Levee Drive

I mentioned in my post yesterday a drive I recently took in the evening along the Mississippi River levee. This is the same drive I've taken several times and usually see quite a few photography opportunities. My struggle with these photo was the light was decreasing. My wildlife lens does not do well in low … Continue reading Levee Drive

Some Recent Photo Opportunities

This post I will share two recent photography opportunities I had just in the middle of life. I try to keep my camera in my backseat for these types of times. I've found some of my favorite photos have been from times such as this of just in the middle of life there's a picture … Continue reading Some Recent Photo Opportunities

This Week – 07/08/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: I caught a beautiful delta sunrise the other morning! A beautiful morning outside at Cut-Off Creek A garden update Word Of Encouragement This Week: This week's word of encouragement is from 2 Chronicles 20:12. I was driving … Continue reading This Week – 07/08/2024

Garden Update

This post will be a multiple items update on some stuff going on in the garden right now. My garden is going full speed right now... First is an update on my sunflowers. I've mentioned a sunflower challenge I've been doing with my friend Robbie over at the Wild Huckleberry YouTube channel. Robbie updated not … Continue reading Garden Update

Early Morning Outdoors

A few mornings ago I went back down to Cut-Off Creek WMA. My main goal was to catch a certain photograph but I did not get a chance at what was in my mind. I did get some photographs which I'll share below. I also fished for a few minutes but that really did not … Continue reading Early Morning Outdoors

Sunrise

The other morning I left my house early before daylight and headed towards the delta (flat ground where much farming is done). As I drove eastward in the dark I started to see a glimpse of a faint glow in the sky...the sun was coming! I was afraid I was going to miss it but … Continue reading Sunrise

This Week – 07/01/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: Family Vacation in Florida Finally getting some Sun Gold tomatoes! A look at the flowers growing in my garden right now Happy 4th of July! A Wild Flower walk Word and Song Of Encouragement This Week: This … Continue reading This Week – 07/01/2024

The Wild Flower Walk

I seem to be on a pattern talking about flowers lately. Links are below to my recent posts Roadside Wild Flowers Garden Flowers The other day I went on a wild flower walk organized by Quail Forever. Quail Forever's mission is stated as: Quail Forever's mission is to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through … Continue reading The Wild Flower Walk

Happy Fourth of July!

We just got in from an evening fireworks show put on by our city. Thanks to the City of Monticello's A&P Commission for organizing this event (check out http://www.exploremonticello.com for more on Monticello from the A&P Commission)! I was a bit worried right before we left the house to attend this because it was so … Continue reading Happy Fourth of July!

What A View!

The other day I was mowing near my garden and the view really caught my eye. I had to go over and take some pictures with my phone. I love a good fresh tomato but I've really started to like flowers. One the attract all kinds of pollinators and two my daughter really enjoys them. … Continue reading What A View!