Aug 16, 2014 | Daily Image 2014
Combining Peas Today, Manhattan, MT hosted their annual potato festival. It’s one of the oldest and largest festivals in Montana. The valley around Manhattan grows much of this country’s potato seeds; although, they do not grow potatoes. The area grows many other grains including wheat, peas, barley, etc. Yesterday, I got a chance to ride a couple of rounds on a new combine with a 35 foot head, harvesting peas. I have not been on a combine since I was a kid helping on the farm in northern Illinois. Obviously, I did not capture this image since I’m in it. Many thanks to Deb, Rick, and Jeremy from Gluten Free Prairie for capturing a few images of me. And, many thanks to Nick for giving us a tour of his beautiful farm and allowing me to hitch a ride while combining peas.
Aug 15, 2014 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Daily Image 2014, Landscape, Nikon 1 V1, The Ranch
The Absaroka Range seen through the pass at Bozeman, MT. The storm over Bozeman seems really dramatic with warm sunset light coming through the clouds.
Aug 14, 2014 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Aviation, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Commercial Aircraft, Daily Image 2014, Nikon 1 V1
While on our take-off roll from Austin, TX today, I looked back only to see this British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner taxiing to takeoff right after us. So, I quickly grabbed the camera for a simple click. This 787 flies non-stop Austin, TX to London, England.
Aug 13, 2014 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2014, Gecko, Nikon 1 V1, Wildlife
Gecko Geckos; how cool can they be?
Aug 12, 2014 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Daily Image 2014, Nikon 1 V1, Seascape
An Island Moment like this don’t last long. You have to know when they are likely to come; wait for them and be ready to capture the image. Then, a few moments later; it’s gone until perhaps tomorrow night.
Aug 11, 2014 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Daily Image 2014, Illinois, Landscape, Nikon D300
The Chicago Air & Water Show takes place next weekend. This image was capture the last time the Blue Angels flew at Chicago in 2012. This year I will not likely be able to attend, but it’s sure to be a great show. What more could you ask for; the Blue Angels against Lake Michigan as a back ground.
Aug 10, 2014 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2014, Nikon 1 V1, People
Tubing Samantha’s first time tubing by herself; once she tried, we could not get her out of the water.
Aug 9, 2014 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Animals, Daily Image 2014, Dogs, Husky, Nikon 1 V1
Formation Sleeping House guests come in all sizes and shapes. These Huskies played hard all day; now it’s time to rest.