Gators

Today I am going to continue posting a few pictures. I was looking the other day while working on my post for yesterday of my recent levee drive. I thought I had posted these but cannot find where I did, so here they are. Back in March I took my son on a levee drive … Continue reading Gators

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

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

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!

Vacation Time – St. Pete Beach, Florida

This will be my third family summer vacation to post about here on this site. You can find the previous two at the links below. California Summer Vacation Alaska Summer Vacation This summer our family went to St. Pete Beach, Florida. I'm not sure on the part where we decided to go south for vacation … Continue reading Vacation Time – St. Pete Beach, Florida

Early Mornings in the Outdoors

One thing I've tried to do more this summer in the morning before work is to go enjoy the outdoors for a little while. I try to either to go fishing or take pictures (or both). I've made a couple trips out to Lake Monticello and also Cut-Off Creek WMA (wildlife management area). I've not … Continue reading Early Mornings in the Outdoors

Roadside Wildflowers

A few days ago a friend at work walked into my office and told me about wildflowers growing along the roadside nearby and suggested I go take a look. I went the next evening and boy what a treat it was! If you're around Warren, Arkansas anytime soon let me suggest you take a look … Continue reading Roadside Wildflowers