Wildlife and Nature Photography 

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge
There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard
- Psalm 19:1-3

I've often been inspired by nature so on this page, I hope to use nature with a few words to help inspire others

 
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Cozy Nook Farm—Waukesha, Wisconsin
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/500s f/8.0 at 400mm ISO-100
October 22, 2011 3:12pm
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Kettle Moraine State Forest—Lapham Peak Unit, Wisconsin
I was out leaning what my new lens could do, and shot a number of subjects in this State Park with it
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/100s f/3.5 at 70mm ISO-200
December 31, 2008 3:46pm

 
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Kettle Moraine State Forest—Lapham Peak Unit, Wisconsin
Shot near the pond near Homestead Hollow; amazing colors for this time of year (a foot of snow on the ground and well below freezing temperatures)
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/500s f/5.0 at 155mm ISO-200
December 31, 2008 3:57pm

 
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Kettle Moraine State Forest—Lapham Peak Unit, Wisconsin
I recall as a kid, blowing Milkweed Pods in the wind was great fun.  In the summer and fall, you could find Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars on these, and if you were not careful, these weeds could leave a sticky milky sap on your hands
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/500s f/9.0 at 115mm ISO-200
October 12, 2008 4:17pm
 
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Kettle Moraine State Forest—Lapham Peak Unit, Wisconsin
One of my sisters gave me a mounted poster for a graduation gift (30ish years ago) and it had a similar challenge on it.  I think of that poster often when I'm hiking though woods
Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
1/60s f/3.5 at 31mm ISO-200
October 12, 2008 4:41pm
 
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Kettle Moraine State Forest—Lapham Peak Unit, Wisconsin
I saw this really pretty red vine, with great fall colors in the background.  I actually shot this as a portrait formated picture (Click to HERE to see it)
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

1/250s f/5.6 at 160mm ISO-200
October 12, 2008 4:28pm

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