Photographer. Tenderloin enthusiast. Road trip maker. Iowan. Cyclone.
Rarely when I publish pictures do I explain the thought process, the technical information or the inspiration. If somebody is confused by a picture or intrigued by a picture I want them to come to their own conclusions. I feel by telling people too much about a picture, it cheapens… Read More »Coltrane’s 1st Wife’s Middle Name
I know the title of this blog is slightly beneath a wordsmith of my caliber, but I feel that I have limited capacity today. I am somewhat spent. Last week, my sister and Ernie went to South Dakota. Periodically I would get a picture message of Falls Park, Mt. Rushmore,… Read More »Mt. Lovemore?
In anticipation of a weekend filled with numerous social engagements, I went to see Monica on Thursday for my quarterly shearing. I brought along a camera and her intern (she really has an intern) snapped a couple of pictures. IMAGES LOST I wanted there to be documented evidence that when… Read More »You Probably Think this Song is About You
I am officially signed up to “do” the Susan G. Komen Des Moines Race for the Cure 5K breast cancer thing on October 24. By “do”, I assume that means walking the 5 kilometers. Although it is a goal of mine to run a 5K, I am not quite ready… Read More »16,896 Feet
I want to dip back into the archives one more time. Tenderloin Quest: The Beginning Monday night, Scottie D. and I hit the open road on our first foray out into the backwaters of Iowa to find the best tenderloin in the state. We had a little pre-season hiccup out… Read More »What is He Getting At?
I don’t really believe in the Greatest Hits album concept. So it will seem somewhat hypocritical for me to reach back into the archives and re-post what I consider to be a classic of my past. But there is a reason for it, other than that I love the sound… Read More »Why Would He Post This?
I spent an interesting weekend in Kansas City last weekend. Jen, Derrick, Jesse, Baier and I left early Saturday morning to make it to Arrowhead Stadium in time for the Iowa State-Kansas State game. IMAGE LOST Baier took this picture of Jen, Derrick and I with my phone so that… Read More »The Favor
Here is a preview of what you will see if you come to the Methodist Men Steak Fry on Sunday night. Below is the video that Jesse will use to close his presentation. The video was put together by Mike Vest. The song is “Hey World (Don’t Give Up on… Read More »Methodist Men Steak Fry – Preview
This Sunday is the Methodist Men Steak Fry. What makes this year special is that the entertainment will be Jesse speaking about his trip to Uganda. The Methodist Men Steak Fry is open to men, women, Methodists and non-Methodists. IMAGE LOST What: Methodist Men Steak Fry Where: Boone First United… Read More »Methodist Men Steak Fry
Mark’s latest missive from Taiwan. The Taiwan Times By Mark Wolfram Reporting on God’s mission in Taiwan September 2009 Hi everyone. Well September has come and gone, but it was a great month to get back adjusted to teaching, and all of the other activities here in Taiwan. In this… Read More »Taiwan Times – September 2009
A few years back I lost the Howard family portrait account. This year, I got it back. Here are some images from the Howard Family Portrait Photo Shoot. I think I might be caught up on all my photo editing. It might just be story time again.
Admittedly, this is a series of very similar pictures, but I hope to convey the excitement and pageantry of the Des Moines Regatta. I went down there on Saturday to watch Jen compete with Derrick and sara. Some of these photos were taken by Sara who redeemed herself after last… Read More »Des Moines Regatta
Like breasts? Who doesn’t? Hate cancer? Who doesn’t? Need a haircut? Then do I have the event for you! This Sunday, head to Younkers and get your hair looking good for 25 bucks and all of the money goes to help breast cancer research. IMAGE LOST I’m going to be… Read More »Need a Haircut?
I posted some pictures from the Army game in the SmugMug Gallery. Once again, it was a night game, so the pictures are limited, but a few are posted below. A few thousand kids formed the player’s entrance tunnel. 4 Black Hawk helicopters performed a fly-over before the game. Not… Read More »Army
I don’t know if there is much reason to dwell on the Iowa-Iowa State game. I think the only positives to come out of the game is that if you are going to lose, play your absolutely worst game that you can possibly imagine. Plus, Iowa is a quarterback away… Read More »The Iowa Hawkeyes
I’ve taken the time to post some pictures from the Iowa State-North Dakota State in the Iowa State Cyclones Football – 2009 Album. It was a night game, so regrettably there are only a few images, but these are some of my favorites. Me with my Aunt Barbara, Cousin Mary… Read More »North Dakota State
A few weeks back Becky picked up a new (to her) dog. She brought it over and we communed over a photo shoot. > She is a Great Dane, if you were wondering.
Here are a few pictures from another mini-adventure. I will not answer questions about this trip, (it was a spiritual quest and that is all you need to know) but I will let leak the following tidbits: Faust really hates nature. Perhaps even more than Bill fears nature. I was… Read More »Vacation Stuff – Two
I was on vacation last week. I had a few mini-adventures. Here are some pictures from one of those mini-adventures. If you have specific questions about certain pictures, I am willing to answer direct questions. But the answer will be in 5 words or less.
Here is a look at the pictures that the committee had to choose from, but received no love. “Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, Guess I’ll go eat worms, Long, thin, slimy ones; Short, fat, juicy ones, Itsy, bitsy, fuzzy wuzzy worms. Down goes the first one, down goes the… Read More »Think I’ll Go Eat Worms
Becky made the final selection. Misplaced Plant Becky also had other pictures that she liked. They are below with the reason she liked them. “Fire Pit – Everyone can relate to this photo.” “Fireworks Fallout – This photo is original” “Color Daisies – This photo feels hopeful.” “Story St Fire… Read More »Becky Perkovich