I am glad to be feeling better, and ready to get back on track with the projects I have been me
aning to work on. First off, about two weeks ago, I went fishing in the dark with Charlie, and we did not catch a damn thing. The next morning, we went on a hike on some trails at Niquette Bay State Park. A great walk, and we took our time to photograph eachother, and the park scenery as we wandered. So, here is a pic of Charlie showing us the aged limestone at the park. There is one of me here at this spot as well, but I don't nearly look as stoic here as charlie did... We took turns with the camera, trying to get some images of me and him. Anyway, I also had to play with the camera from time to time, and here is one of my results. A dead tree with snow. This came out very beautiful, I think so anyway, and I think this may make it to some of my alternative methods studies. I want to print this in Talbot's Salt methods, and see how it looks. Maybe I will also continue to print it with kallitype as well... Not sure, but I like the image. Anyway, check back soon, I will post it when I get a decent result worthy of posting.
Along the path we had also come to the point of a bridge crossing a small wet land. This bridge looked like it would be treacherous on x-c skis, but it looked as though many had take it. hmmm... I also noticed that the conditions were perfect to see thousands of Snow Fleas in this area, I guess the reason you're not supposed to eat snow. If you have never seen them before, take a peek at how many are in the photo at the left. They tend to gather in the shady areas of snow on warm sunny winter days. There are literally hundreds of thousands of them that blanket the snow on a regular day. What fun, a walk in the woods... err... fleas...
So, I would recommend to any of you a walk at Niquette Bay State park. It is a dog friendly place this time of year, and probably a good place to deer hunt in the fall. Who knows. I will have to check
back there this fall. As 
usual, we expected Charlie to find some place where the ice was weak, and as we approached this little open water area, we thought for sure Charlie would once again fall through. However surprising it might be, Charlie did not manage to fall through. WOW!!! Anyway, regardless, this was a beautiful area, and a great place to wander on the ice...A Few Days Later
So, this week I managed to land a gig photographing some ceramics. This was part of the reason I did not have time to enter any postings, as I was busy editing these photos. Part of the reason it took so long was that my damn MAcro lens needs a f#$%$#$%ing cleaning. Damn lens, how did you become so dirty on the 
inside??? You can see pieces of dust in ever damn photo. Anyway, now I have two lenses in need of a clea
ning. Fun fun fun...Besides that, Dan Siegel has a great hand for pottery. I enjoyed working with him, and all of his work. You can see more at www.danmade.etsy.com. Be sure to check out his stuff. It is surely worth it. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot. The coolest thing about this shoot is that my photos may show up in Ceramics Monthly, or a photo book about 1000 vases. Exciting... Let's wish Dan some luck, I would really like to see these photos show up there, not to mention, his work could wind up some place like that.
Another artist that does great work, that I admire is Lucy's uncle Mike and aunt Janet. Below is a painting that Mike had created. What a beautiful landscape. I love the colors, and the fact that it rings so true
for me and many other Duck Hunters. I can remember countless days sitting, standing and walking in iceflows like that to retrieve ducks. It can sometimes be a scary place, as these ice chunks seem to have a lot of weight to them when you push them away to get by. This piece definately captures the feeling of the cold, and reminds me of a good time in the Duck Blind. Not to mention, Mike told me the mound in the middle is a duck blind for Ducks Unlimited. What a great place. You have got to love it.
Oh good, glad you got that gig - I sent him to you!
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