Last weekend, we partied like it was 1492 at the local Riverssance Faire at Riverside Park in Sioux City, Iowa. We parked near the new Cloverleaf Crossing pedestrian bridge that connects Iowa to South Dakota over the Big Sioux River, and I had to stop and get a few sunset shots. Looking to the north, you can see some fall color emerging near Stone State…
Happy October, friends! A few weeks ago, I was sitting on my front porch and noticed oodles of monarchs visiting the flowers just outside my window. I had surgery at the start of September and am in rest mode for a while, which includes lifting restrictions. But, I grabbed my camera. I determined the digital body and lens was less than my 8-pound lifting limit,…
Not all adventures go as imagined. I pictured a spooky, fall-inspired image of the August 2026 lunar eclipse rising over grave markers OR a spiritual take on the event, with the moon hugging an illuminated church steeple. James knew the perfect location—St. John’s Evangelical Church (German City Church) near Holly Springs, Iowa. So, off we went! After navigating 30 minutes of curvy Highway 141, we…
On a warm July 2026 evening, James, Archie and I road-tripped to the Broken Kettle Grasslands near Westfield, Iowa, to see how the Loess Hills looked shrouded in smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The haze hung low near sunset. The hills in the distance have a more muted appearance, a stark contrast to their usual vibrant green hues. You can see more colorful images of…
A few weeks ago, I noticed a pretty sunset forming. I asked James if he wanted to take a walk at a favorite local park, and on our way there, we made at a stop at the Sergeant Floyd Monument in Sioux City, Iowa. We stayed to watch the setting sun and get a few photos on this August 2026 evening. Our little part of…