nature: Fall Colors in Minnesota
- 09/20/09 03:14 AM
If you are looking for a place to view fall color around the state of Minnesota, a great place to check out is the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. They update what is happening around the state, and give a lot of information on how/what causes the leaves to change color. Typical peak color for the Twin Cities area is Late September to Mid October.
One of my favorite spots to visit in Minneapolis is Minnehaha Falls. A few weeks ago, I took the camera out on a cloudy day and was able to capture this silky effect of the waterfall. … (2 comments)
nature: Down the Wintery Lane in Minnesota
- 02/06/09 10:26 AM
The other day we got a misty snow early in the morning which coated the trees with glimmering snow. As the sun was rising, I decided to turn down a rural lane on the way from dropping my son off at pre-school and take some shots.
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nature: Photos from the Blackberry Curve
- 10/13/08 03:41 PM
About a month ago I bought a Blackberry Curve...finally upgrading my phone to something that can help my business get better. Sprint has a fantastic "Everything" plan for $99/month, and I would never have gotten this phone if not for this plan. Tonight I was driving by Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis after showing some homes and decided to test out the camera for dusk shots. Here are three of the best photos I was able to capture. Not too bad if you ask me. (the last shot of the dock came out slightly blurry, so I thought the photo would make a great … (16 comments)
nature: Across the Lake in Loring Park
- 09/17/08 05:08 AM
Two weeks ago I visited Loring Park in Minneapolis to take some photos for one of my listings that is two blocks away. It was a great afternoon, and I got some wonderful shots. I didn't arrive until 2 pm, so I had to work around the sun. An easy way to do this, I have found, is to take photos from under trees, so that the sun is blocked out by the leaves and branches. Your own natural camera hood if you like. Each of these photos was taken under a tree...the second photo I let the tree branches become a … (7 comments)
nature: Summer Wildflowers around Minnesota
- 08/07/08 09:10 AM
Here are some recent photos I took of wildflowers growing near my home. Some of these are hard to photograph as many are semi-shade and I haven't quite figured out how to get a good photo in shade without washing out the subject with a flash. Tall Bellflower Wild Bergamot Turk's Cap Lily … (2 comments)
nature: My Favorite Spot to Drive Through
- 06/25/08 03:12 PM
There is this little area of road near the Mississippi River just south of La Crescent in Southeast Minnesota that always captures my eye. If I had to describe peace, then this would be one of the first places I would think of. We drive though it every time I travel to Wisconsin to visit the in-laws. On one side is this old looking train bridge that sits just above a small tributary stream. On the other side is a water-marsh area that is always a nice bright green. Finally, after two years, I stopped to take some photos. Enjoy! … (12 comments)
nature: Don't Forget the Black and White
- 05/07/08 04:11 AM
One my favorite mediums to take photos with is my little black and white setting on my camera. Sure you can go into photoshop and turn color photos into black and white, but I think you get a better result when you take the photos out in the field in B&W. You can instantly see how the shadows and grey areas fall in the photo and then tweak your camera position or subject matter. The coming rain storm was great to capture.
My last photo post talked about close up pictures of flowers, but you might consider close up shots of plants as … (10 comments)
nature: A Great Time for Photos is...
- 05/03/08 04:39 AM
...right after a spring rain. If you want to get some great shots of flowers or foliage with water droplets, then head out with your camera after a rain. Yesterday we had a light spring rain with a slight chill in the air. I decided to bundle up in my rain boots and rain coat and try to get some shots like the pros. Spring is just happening in Minnesota, very late for the season, but there are still some great early flowers to photograph. The first flower I came upon was the Brunerra Hosta at the right. It blooms dainty little purple-blue … (22 comments)
nature: Migrating to Minnesota
- 04/25/08 02:30 AM
It's migration season right now in Minnesota. Is it any wonder that water fowl love breeding here, what with all the lakes we have in the state? So far this last week, I have seen various species of ducks, geese, and cranes. Below are two that have visited our pond just in the last few days. Hooded Merganser
Wood Duck
One of the things I most love about Minnesota is the attention to nature. Throughout Minnesota you will find natural preserves, lakes and ponds, walking trails, bird clubs, and more. The wildlife does help out by showing up, but it is really great … (0 comments)
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If you are looking for a place to view fall color around the state of Minnesota, a great place to check out is the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. They update what is happening around the state, and give a lot of information on how/what causes the leaves to change color. Typical peak color for the Twin Cities area is Late September to Mid October.
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