As much as I enjoy traveling and seeing new things, I believe it is important to explore local areas. In addition to causing less pollution, visiting local areas gives more opportunities to form deep connections with nature. I consider some of the subjects in these images to be my friends - I visit them as often as I can and I see them in a variety of conditions year after year.
The upper midwest is a wonderful place to go outside, although it seems to fly under the radar. There aren't national parks here and it is not a popular tourist destination. However, after seeing its quiet beauty season after season, I feel a yearning to show it off at its best.
The following photographs were made with care in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan - places where I feel at home.
Updated: 2022-03-19
Priorities
Winter Weave
Deep Cold
Until the Bitter End
Blinding White
Snow-Kissed
Untitled Spring Scene
Brought Out
Toughened Up
Spin Cycle
Splits
Cheer Up
Softening
Streamers
Cold Frothy One
Fantastic Voyage
Untitled Summer Scene
Just Around the Next Corner
Untitled Tall Grass
Dreaming of Oaks
Flaky Crust
Serenity Now
All the World's A Stage
Midwest Medley
We've Got This
Underpainting
Just A Moment
Young'ns
Frozen Together
Quick Blizzard
Foretell
Mono No Aware
'Zen State