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

Rain Light

Just Around the Next Corner

Tall Tales

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