"Silhouettes of Cormorants" Photo of the Day: September 16, 2015

"Silhouettes."

Photo of the Day: August 12, 2015 "Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis"

I rarely post photos not taken on my Nikon, but this is one that I shot from my iPhone this past February. Taken on the East bank of the Mississippi River - facing downtown Minneapolis - the centerpiece of this photograph is the historic Stone Arch Bridge. The illuminated stone arches created all sorts of interesting shadows on the frozen river. Despite it being one of the coldest nights that I have ever been out shooting, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the photos that I got, including this one taken on my iPhone. I lightly edited it to remove as much of the noise (grain) as possible from the dark areas of the photo.

Photo of the Day: August 4, 2015 "Canyon in Yellowstone"

The Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park carves out some beautiful canyons and gorges, including this stunning one. While Yellowstone is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and mudpots don't forget to experience the incredible rolling landscapes that were shaped from the volcanic activity over the years. If you ever get the opportunity to visit this incredible park, do so. You will not be disappointed!

Photo of the Day: July 21, 2015 "Yellowstone View"

This gorgeous view is located within the heart of Yellowstone National Park. This river has carved its way through the wilderness creating a beautiful flowing landscape that was a blast to photograph!

Photo of the Day June 7, 2015

READ FIRST (yes I know its long...): Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. So here is the thing: if you are following me on social media (which you probably should be but hey, I'm super biased) you already know this, but as for the rest of you I want to let you know that I will be starting to post a single photo everyday. Thats right, seven days a week 365 days a year. Most of these I imagine will be photos that I took on that specific day and will help act as an actual daily blog. Every once in a while I will obviously share photos NOT taken on their respective days as there are many photos that I like of mine that I would like to see incorporated into this. These photos of the day will be dispersed throughout my social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Instagram) along with being posted here on my blogspot blog. I hope you enjoy my photos and getting a more accurate peek into my everyday life! I will continue posting longer, less frequent (my goal is weekly) posts that are more in depth and focused on conversation rather than just displaying images. Without further ado, here is the first one.....

This photo was taken in Yellowstone National Park this past August. The way that water has shaped the landscape is incredible.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Whenever you see something that truly takes your breathe away, you often will never forget it. I have had the privilege of visiting Yellowstone National Park twice in my life and each time have spent a good deal of time along the Yellowstone River. After spilling over the 308-foot Lower Falls the water runs through the gorgeous Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

The canyon snakes through the landscape beautifully with incredible colors and a non-stop array of beautiful views. The canyon is over 1,000 feet deep. 

 The incredibly photogenic Lower Falls. This world-famous waterfall is one of the most heavily toured areas of Yellowstone, and is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

Minnehaha Falls

On the edge of the Minneapolis city limits is a famous park known as "Minnehaha Park" which is home to Minnehaha Creek and the iconic falls. The Creek runs from Lake Minnetonka until it merges with the Mississippi River 22 miles later. The word "Minnehaha" translates to "laughing water" in the Dakota language.

The 193-acre park is located near where the Creek joins the Mississippi, with the falls being the main visitor attraction.

This final photo was taking facing downriver on the peninsula between where the Mississippi and  Minnehaha meet.

Hell Creek

Near Jordan, Montana is Hell Creek, made famous from "The Hell Creek Formation" a section of land that is near the creek and has proven to be a gold mine for dinosaur fossils. Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex, Edmontosaurus, Pachycephaosaurus, Ankylosaurus, along with some marine animals (mainly sharks and rays) are some of the many fossils that have been unearthed here.