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Great Miami River, Piqua Ohio
I love black and white photography. Simple, pure ... timeless. Maybe it’s just me, but when I look at this picture, my mind goes back to my childhood and simple times. We didn’t have smart phones, big TV’s and endless content to view. We enjoyed the outdoors and games with neighborhood friends. Life was all about relationships with people, and the joy that connection brought us. Times change, the need for connection should be endless.
Shot at Kiser Lake State Park
This is a serious web. I didn’t stick around to see the spider, but I have only seen a few as dense as this one.
I am always amazed the the design of spider webs. This one is so dense you can’t pick up a design or pattern, but it looks effective. 🕷
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I took this photo near Tel Aviv, Israel in May, 2010. I took many business trip to the area, but this was the one time I was able to take Teresa along. It was a beautiful May Day, and this photo tells the story.
I can’t wait to go back! I have some great friends there, and lasting memories.
I have followed this hawk around for several years. I know where and when she hunts in the mornings, and have taken a few photos of her near the place where I captured this shot. She hunts near Eaton, OH. Usually around 7:00A this time of year. I have seen her with prey she recently captured, and on the watch for ‘breakfast’. I admire her consistency, and determination. Large birds of prey are my favorite to photograph. I love their beauty!
I have shared this story with a few close friends, and may have casually mentioned it in a previous post. I hope it resonates with someone other than me.
A few weeks ago I was talking to a friend at work about my frustration in acquiring a particular lens. I wanted something for long photos .. something bigger than 500mm. This is especially important when photography wildlife.
The problem was the lens I wanted was really expensive, and I figure it was forever out of my budget. The next day, my friend stopped at my office and told me I should not give up on the dream. We had a great conversation, but I appreciate his thoughfulness.
A few days later, I was talking to one of sons, Ben. He mentioned a couple of options that I had not considered. By the end of the night, I had ordered a Sigma 150mm - 600mm monster of a lens. Heavy, but perfect for my use with nature, wildlife, and so forth. It arrive a few days later, and I have been enjoying it immensely.
When I walked out the door at sometime near 4:00a today, I saw an amazing view of the moon. I have always enjoyed taking photos of the moon. With this new lens, I am able to take a much better photo, and the extra range makes a big difference. This shot is dedicated to my friend, and my son. It will always remind me to never give up on a dream. Perhaps your moonshot has nothing to do with the moon, or photography .. whatever it is, don’t give up on the dream.
Shot of the Moon from near Piqua, Ohio on a September morning.