When most people plan a Colorado adventure, they immediately think of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, or Great Sand Dunes — and for good reason. The national parks are icons, celebrated for their dramatic vistas and world-class trails. But on our most recent Colorado road trip, Mary and I […]
Category: nature
Northern Lights Time Lapse Video
Time lapse of the northern lights over the bay April 24 as the Moon and Venus descended. The second part was recorded after midnight over a period of several hours. Shot with a GoPro 10 on Night Lapse setting.
Ducks and More Ducks
We witnessed another amazing duck migration this spring. I shot this with a drone just offshore from our home on Green Bay two weeks ago. Most of them appeared to be either Greater Scaups or Lesser Scaups. (If you can tell the difference from this angle, please let me know.) […]
Winter Beauty (or “Winter Drones On”)
A few cold-weather drone videos show the beauty of winter in Wisconsin. Shot with a DJI Avata and a DJI Mini 2 and edited with Cyberlink Power Director 360. Still learning and having fun. Ski Trails near Lakewood Bay of Green Bay Wequiock Falls near Green Bay
A Good Year for Sunsets
2020 was a good year for sunsets. Vibrant colors were due in part to wildfire smoke that drifted across the continent. The corona virus was also a factor. We stayed home more so we were positioned to shoot more sunsets. Some were subtle. Many were spectacular. Here are favorites. Unless […]
“Public Trust” The Fight for America’s Public Lands
Instead of mind-numbing escapism featuring bachelors or masked singers, here’s a better TV viewing option. Invest 90 minutes in the new mind-expanding documentary “Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands” by Patagonia Films. If you have ever visited and appreciated any public lands, or if you ever plan to […]
Viewed on the Bay
I observed a young bald eagle feeding on a large fish and was able to shoot this video. Two gulls wanted to partake but they waited their turn.
A Road Trip with Twists and Turns. Part 3
Part 3 of our RV road trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway and other destinations. Wednesday, Oct. 16 We’re southbound on the Parkway, driving through occasional pockets of thick fog in the mountains of North Carolina. We stop at the Northwest Trading Post store and buy stuffed animals for our […]
A Road Trip with Twists and Turns. Part 1
We’re home after our most recent RV road trip to and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was a another wonderful trip, filled with experiences almost too many to remember. I’m glad I kept a daily journal. Friday Oct. 11, 2019 Not a fun day to drive the RV. We […]
Team River Runner – Apostle Islands 2019
It was my third year to organize and lead our Team River Runner kayak camping trip in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Sept. 14-19, 2019. This year 12 participants, (including eight military veterans with disabilities) enjoyed spectacular weather, paddling, camping and hiking in this kayakers’ paradise. For some it was […]