Summer in the Mid

I once read an article in a photography magazine that boldly claimed there is nothing to photograph (as far as landscapes) in the Midwest.  I wholeheartedly disagree.  Here are a few photos from the sunset last night just outside Paris, IL...  
I'm lucky to live in such a beautiful place.

Wild Weather in the Mid

This is my first June in the Midwest and it's taking some getting used to!  Wild storms have been popping-up every night this week -- seemingly out of nowhere -- with 35 mph winds, 50 mph gusts, torrential rain, eerie clouds, and odd post-storm lighting conditions.  Fortunately, wild weather is perfect for high impact photography.  Last night the storm cleared early enough for me to capture some of the bizarrely beautiful post-storm views.  Here are a few of my favorites:

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About Ansel Adams

This is an excellent little film about Ansel Adams directed by Ric Burns.  In a time when so many nature & landscape photographers are inspired and shaped by the work of Ansel Adams without even knowing it, its nice to learn a little bit more about this legendary photographer.  Check it out!