Holiday list 2020
This year’s gift guide is a little late, but just in time to select the gift you want when you return another gift! The limitations on travel this year due to COVID-19, have limited my testing of new gear. The…
Sandhill Cranes Return!
A friend confirmed a few weeks ago that Sandhill Cranes had returned to southern Indiana. My wife said she would like to go see them on my first trip, so we planned a Friday to observe and photograph the cranes.…
Peak Fall Colors
I am guessing that yesterday was the peak for fall colors at Brown County State Park. The rain today my drop the remaining leaves. The fog yesterday, enveloped the whole park from the hollows to the top of the hills…
Another foggy fall day in Indiana…
When will the fall colors peak in Indiana is the great mystery and the subject of many conversations. Maybe next week? The last few years, the peak has been closer to November 1st. We have had several dreary days (according…
The First Fall Colors
I have been scouting several times by myself and with Linda searching for new locations to photograph this fall and some early fall colors. My scouting trips were successful, but the search for fall colors were not successful. The trees…
Historic Trees: The Constitution Elm
You can read my introduction to historical trees in an earlier post. The Constitution elm was a popular tree long before Indiana became a state. This tree stood near the banks of Indian Creek in Corydon. Nearby, a spring provided…
Historic Trees: Grouseland Black Walnut Tree
You can read my introduction to historical trees in an earlier post. Hoosiers have a love-hate relationship with black walnuts. If you have ever picked up a walnut still within its husk, or epicarp, and tried to get to the…
Historic Trees: Orestes Oak
You can read my introduction to historical trees in an earlier post. Orestes is a small town of approximately 400 individuals and the home of one of Indiana’s oldest historical trees. The Orestes oak, a magnificent white oak tree, is…
A chance to get out: Bluffs of Beaver Bend!
Last Friday, Linda and I ventured off the beaten path to do some photography and hiking. Our first stop was the Bluffs of Beaver Bend that has these amazing sandstone cliffs. Steven Higgs and I photographed this area about four…
Historic Trees of Indiana
For several years, I have spent much of my time photographing landscapes in Indiana. I tend to look at the forest rather than individual trees. I like reading about Indiana history and it was through my readings that I developed…