By the time this publishes, I will be in possession of my entries to the Iowa State Fair Photography Salon. So it is safe to reveal what pictures got entered and what picture got shown the door. Which picture was told “You’re no good. Get outta here kid. You got… Read More »Food Truckin’: Winery Field Work
Today is Teresa’s birthday, so I need to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Teresa! I hope it is a birthday filled with all sorts of arts and crafts! +++++++ Last year I went out and did a little street photography in Nevada and Winterset. Well very little in… Read More »Nevada (The Town)
Here is the 3rd and final collection of images from Day 1 of Jesse and I’s trip to Memphis to watch the Liberty Bowl back in December: Day 1 in Memphis was really only a few hours. Day 2 was a packed day. Did a ton of things and took… Read More »Home of the Blues – Day 1 Gamma
We’re talking away I don’t know what I’m to say I’ll say it anyway Today is another day to find you Shyin’ away Oh, I’ll be comin’ for your love, okay Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I’ll be gone In a day or… Read More »Take on Me
Here is a collection of images I took back in November in Webster City. They are mostly alternate images for THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE theme SIGN. Just walked around and did a smidge of the street photography. There was one more picture I took on this day that I wanted… Read More »Couldn’t Look You in the Eye
Way back in July of last year, I took a little road trip with Teresa. First we went to the Stanhope Watermelon Festival. Then we went to get a tenderloin. Then on the way back we drove through Iowa Falls and Alden. I took a few pictures: Alden, Iowa Iowa… Read More »Iowa Fallin’
Just a reminder, the we are now one month and one day from the deadline to enter your pictures for the Pufferbilly Days Photo Contest. Here are the rules and entry form: Click on the link below to download the entry form: Pufferbilly Days Photo Contest Entry Form I hope… Read More »WPC – WEEK 465 – PURPLE
If you are at the State Fair on Tuesday morning swing down to the Grand Concourse. Logan will be competing in the Barbecue Contest. He completely dominated the Boone County Fair competition to earn a berth at the Iowa State Fair. He won Turkey, Pork, and Beef. His Turkey took… Read More »Tall & Meaty – Boone County Fair – 2024
All this cool weather lately has me in the mood to share some pictures from the Easter egg hunt at Teresa’s house this year. As with most Easter egg hunts, a good time was had by all. The Easter Bunny wears crocs…
I made it down to the State Fair briefly last night to see what 3 of my pictures made it. And I came home with the photo book: So if you are going to go to the Iowa State Fair Photography Salon, here are your clues to what 3 pictures… Read More »Home of the Blues – Day 1 Beta
… Don’t leave me all alone I’m picking up the pieces (I’m picking up the pieces) Don’t leave me all alone I’m picking up the pieces (I’m picking up the pieces) Don’t leave me all alone I’m picking up the pieces (I’m picking up the pieces) Don’t leave me all… Read More »Everytime You Go Away
Ooooh… starting to run out of 2023 images to edit and share. Well not really, but at least getting near the end of the year. But it feels good that maybe by the end of August (hopefully, but not necessarily likely) I will be only posting 2024 images for the… Read More »Boone Christmas Parade
Probably well beyond time I shared some pictures from Anela’s birthday party all the way back in November. I’m real big on the toddler party circuit. Real big!
I forgot to publish the monthly FAQ last Monday, so getting it published this week. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE What skill level photographer can participate? THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is open to photographers of all skill levels. From award winning photographers to professionals to the highly ranked… Read More »WPC – WEEK 464 – FLOWER
Time for the Bokeh Picture of the Week: She is getting big, but staying adorable. +++++++ This week we finally have a food adventure outside of New Orleans. Back in the Cyclone State. In fact, I haven’t left the Cyclone State since I got Bokeh, but maybe that will change… Read More »Tenderloining: Local Field Work
For the first time in a long time I went to the Boone County Fair Parade. Or more specifically, for the first time ever, I was in the Boone County Fair Parade. I’ve been in the Pufferbilly Parade many times, but the Boone County Fair Parade? Not until this year.… Read More »Boone County Fair Parade – 2024
Football season starts at the end of the month. So I probably should start sharing pictures from the road trip Jesse and I took to Memphis to watch Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl. It was a great trip even if the game ended up being somewhat of a dud.… Read More »Home of the Blues – Day 1 Alpha
Yum Yum, Yum Yum Yum Yum, Yum Yum Yum Yum, breakfast burrito Yum Yum, breakfast burrito Yum Yum, breakfast burrito Yum Yum, breakfast burrito Breakfast burrito, you’re hot and you’re yummy You fill up my tummy with hugs Breakfast burrito, you’re easy to eat When I’m driving a car or… Read More »Yum Yum Breakfast Burrito
Back in October I took a walk around Ledges and snapped some photos. Seems like a good time to clear them out of the back log and put them up for public consumption. Like the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, Ledges is one of those places in Boone County that… Read More »Ledging
As fall camps are starting around college football in the coming weeks, seems like a good time to share my pictures from the last time the Texas Longhorns will ever play at Jack Trice Stadium. Texas and Oklahoma are leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado,… Read More »Don’t Let the Door Hit You…
ABSTRACT! A great theme! But did enough people make the abstraction to make is a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 22, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Jen Ensley-Gorshe – 1 week… Read More »WPC – WEEK 463 – ABSTRACT