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I live in Eureka, Missouri, and spend as much time as I can out and about with a camera. There is a state park nearby that has swamps, deer, bugs and birds and I’ve been known to slosh around in it from time to time. I enjoy the variety of the natural world and the way different light changes perspectives.
I use primarily Nikon equipment. I do not rely on software for photography. I do not use Photo Shop but I do have Adobe Lightroom. I might someday use it but for now, Nikon Capture NX2 suits anything I want to do.
I think it is better to learn and know your camera, and not rely too much on post-shooting processing.

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The Pond : This Pond is in Route 66 State Park in Eureka, MO. I spend time watching the sunset between February 20th and October 19th. The other time the Sun is setting behind a billboard on Highway 44. Most of the year this place offers the best view of the western sky.

The Pond

This Pond is in Route 66 State Park in Eureka, MO. I spend time watchi ...

Updated: May 09, 2013 8:44pm PST

Trip East : A quick 2600 mile journey to the east.

Trip East

Warrenton : I spend many days in Warren County. I have always just said Warrenton and most everyone knows what I mean. Many photos originate here and are placed in other areas on this web site. I hope everyone has a place like this to go to.

Warrenton

I spend many days in Warren County. I have always just said Warrenton ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2013 9:10am PST

HDR : Over the top HDR manipulation. These are blatant examples of HDR and not normally what the eye sees. There are other HDR photos in the various galleries but these are by my choice obviously manipulated.

HDR

Over the top HDR manipulation. These are blatant examples of HDR and n ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2013 6:48am PST

Things : The home for images that don’t have an official designation. Flowers, insects, sun, moon, critters, ect.

Things

The home for images that don’t have an official designation. Flowers, ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2013 1:19pm PST

Western Road Trip : Images collected on a 5000 mile road trip from June 13 through June 27 2011. I will always be amazed at the light on the differing textures and colors. I went heavy on photos from Zion and Bryce because of that. The growing rocks and things at Yellowstone also intrigued me. I was a little uncomfortable there because the ground is smoking, boiling and erupting in geysers all over the park. We got out before the grizzly bears got hungry though!

Western Road Trip

Images collected on a 5000 mile road trip from June 13 through June 27 ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 9:33am PST

Birds : Images from my bird feeder, the Bird Sanctuary, and the wild.

Birds

Images from my bird feeder, the Bird Sanctuary, and the wild.

Updated: May 13, 2013 5:15pm PST

Portfolio : The images in this collection as well as The Pond collection are for sale. Some can be found in other galleries on this site. Should you find a photo in another collection you wish to purchase, please note the gallery and the photo number and contact me. My favorite “printing” process for photos is the Metal Print. They are durable, really stand out and do not need a frame. Next is the Metallic Print finish. This finish also enhances detail and is slightly more durable. Glossy and matte finishes are available as well. I use Bay Photo for printing the photographs because they have always done an outstanding job for me in the past. I will be adding more images to this collection as time goes on so check back from time to time!

Portfolio

The images in this collection as well as The Pond collection are for s ...

Updated: May 04, 2013 2:33pm PST

Around the Area : I I am changing the heading of this gallery to what I will call Around the Area. I still go to the parks but I have found other places away from the trail. They all remain within twenty miles of Eureka.

Around the Area

I I am changing the heading of this gallery to what I will call Around ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2013 8:05am PST