Killdeer

This week I'll focus on some recent photography opportunities I've had lately... A bird I remember watching since I was a kid is the Killdeer. The other morning I was walking around the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) pond at spotted some Killdeers near the walking path so of course I had to grab … Continue reading Killdeer

Watching the Sunrise

This week I'll focus on some recent photography opportunities I've had lately... I'm trying to work on my capture of sunrises. I've said before I've only had a few sunrise/sunset photographs I've liked. What I'm finding is the moment of watching the sunrise is way better than any picture! And maybe I'll come away with … Continue reading Watching the Sunrise

This Week – 07/29/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: My tallest sunflower this year. Office yard deer Lake Monticello Panorama Forestry CDEs...A Look Back 20 Years Ago Word Of Encouragement This Week: This week's word of encouragement is two verses from Psalms. A friend texted me … Continue reading This Week – 07/29/2024

Forestry CDEs – Going Back Twenty Years

The other day I got a text from my high school Agriculture/FFA Advisor, Mr. Perry Richard. He told me a recent competition the forestry CDE team from my high school, Harmony Grove in Camden recently participated in. This is a national 4-H competition held in Weston, WV each year and one I competed in over … Continue reading Forestry CDEs – Going Back Twenty Years

Lake Monticello Panoramic Views

The other morning I was out at Lake Monticello and posted this post from that trip. While also there I took a few panoramic photos but since I took a few days to put the photos together I'm just now sharing them. This one had a blur in it that I could not get out! … Continue reading Lake Monticello Panoramic Views

Backyard Office Deer

I mentioned the other day the deer we see in our office yard regularly. The other day I was leaving for the day and spotted a doe in the yard. I went out to my truck, grabbed my camera, and walked back. She was still there when I got back so I took a few … Continue reading Backyard Office Deer

How Tall Did My Tallest Sunflower Get?

Today I want to update you all on the height of my tallest sunflower this spring but first a few garden updates. We're in the "dog days of summer" so there's not a lot going on right now! The other day I walked by the Zinnias and the pollinators were everywhere. I caught this picture … Continue reading How Tall Did My Tallest Sunflower Get?

This Week – 07/22/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: Almost A Missed Photo Opportunity... Out At Lake Monticello (A Watermelon?) A Redo On The Watermelon Photograph DIY Backyard Pond Feature Project Word Of Encouragement This Week: This week's word of encouragement is Psalm 119:147. Out at … Continue reading This Week – 07/22/2024

Backyard DIY Pond Project

So the other day my son said he wanted a backyard pond. He has helped me to understand what he's looking for. We started working on it Friday evening and a lot of the day Saturday. Right now we have rain moving in so we'll be looking for it to fil up some so we … Continue reading Backyard DIY Pond Project

Back To The Watermelon!

Ok, here's my next attempt to redo the picture on the watermelon I saw growing next to the ramp. I mentioned yesterday attempting a photo of it but the photo was not in focus. Here's my next attempt: While I was there I took a few more photographs: I took a few more photographs also … Continue reading Back To The Watermelon!