Tag Archives: Wildlife

The Great “Bald” Cardinal

I was sitting out in the backyard doing paperwork, ok laptop work, 🙂 and this guy landed at the feeder.  I was like, looks like a Cardinal but that isn’t a Cardinal head!?!?!?   Ok I got to get a picture, … Continue reading

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Old McDonalds Farm – Bever Park, Cedar Rapids

Old McDonald had a farm…..Ok, sorry I couldn’t resist!  LoL  Anyway a few random shots from a recent trip out to Bever Park.  Enjoy, and be sure to let me know what you think!  🙂      A little Artistic … Continue reading

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Sunshine and her Pet Human! :)

Sunshine brought her pet human Katie to our studio for some portraits a few weeks back!  Don’t let 1st impressions fool you!  🙂  I know, at first glance Sunshine may look a bit “intimidating” but she is really a sweetheart!  Katie is … Continue reading

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Artistic Adventures 4

Once again, it’s been a while since I posted some personal work, too long!  LoL  The weather has been getting warmer and it reminded me of trips out to the blind and that I hadn’t posted any of these images … Continue reading

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Pelicans in Iowa?

Pelicans in Iowa?  That was the same question Greg Frieden and myself were asking when we spotted them one day last October while we were out at Lake MacBride.  Tuns out they nest in western Canada and in larger lake regions in the … Continue reading

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Simplicity Show – A Smith Gallery

This is just too cool!  I had to share!  🙂  Back to back shows!  “Doing a Happy Dance”  LoL  My image “White Moth” shown below has been accepted into A Smith Gallery’s Simplicity Competition juried by Robert Hecht.    Of the … Continue reading

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Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Birds…Ohh my

Just some little backyard fun from earlier this summer!  Since the weather is so cold lately, thought I’d warm things up a bit with some VISIONS from warmer times.  🙂 Time out for a little preening.  As Always have a … Continue reading

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3 Images Accepted to Small Works Show at The Chait Galleries Downtown

The show runs from November 5, 2010 to January 5, 2011.   The opening reception for the show is Friday, November 5, 2010 from 5-8 pm.   http://www.thegalleriesdowntown.com/ This is the 4th time I’ve had images accepted into gallery shows, the 2nd year in a … Continue reading

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Feeeeeed Meee!

I was standing at my back door with my camera for some reason one morning during the recent rains.  This fine, slightly wet feathered lady, landed on the fence as if to say, “hey fill the birdfeeder, I got hungry kids … Continue reading

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