Lonely Lighthouse (aka Hog Island Lighthouse)

My wife and I were on our very first Caribbean Cruise, this year. Our first port day was in Nassau, Bahamas. We saw this lighthouse from across the channel, initally, but I just couldn’t get a good angle for a photo. As our ship left port, they started to back out, which meant I would still not get to photograph this gorgeous view. Halfway out of port, they turned he ship just in time for me to capture this shot from the deck off our room. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more amazing view!

Sunrise Walk

This image was taken one very cold, winter morning on the Friendship Trail on the Fox Crossing, WI side of the bridge. It was a beautiful day, with not a soul in sight. I set up my tripod to take a photo when I heard footsteps behind me. I turned to see a jogger coming in my direction, so I picked up my gear, and stepped to the side to let her pass. I waited until she was well out of range of my lens before setting back up again. Her timing was perfect, and I wish I could thank her for coming through, because one of my favorite elements of this image are the barely visible footprints in the frost on the bridge.

Sunrise Over Vulcan Park

This image was one of my first forays into sunrise landscape photography. I drove past this view every morning for months on my way to working out. I finally set out to capture a sunrise from the bridge overlooking this park and the dam. The purples and blues of the image were actually quite warm in comparison to the cold weather that morning. This photo is what started my love of getting up early in the morning to capture the different colors and textures of the sun rising to greet the day.

Downtown Appleton

This image was taken overlooking Houdini Plaza in Downtown Appleton, WI. I’m a sucker for amazing clouds, and the colors from the buildings lighting up the plaza just accentuated shadows in these clouds as a storm rolled in. The colors from the neon lights on the Trout Musem of Art change every few seconds, from pinks, to reds, to purples, to blues. So, every photo I took had a completely different feel to it. The blue was my favorite, as it highlighted the building, without distracting from the rest of the image.

Night on the Trestle Trail Bridge

This photo was taken on the Menasha side of the Friendship Trail (aka Trestle Trail) Bridge. I had gone there when the colors of the sunset were peeking through the clouds.. But, those images didn’t call to me like this one did. Once the sun was completely down, I reset my tripod and camera to capture this view of the lights on the bridge, leading the eye across the water and out of sight.

Morning Marina

This image is of the marina along Lake Michigan in my hometown of Sheboygan, WI. This was actually taken a little later than my usual sunrise photo shoot. I had been at the south pier just before sunrise, but was disappointed when the clouds covered the sun. So, I began heading back to my parents’ home, about two miles away. I was nearly to their street when I looked in my rearview mirror and saw the breathtaking clouds, with the sun finally peeking through. I turned the car around and was able to get back in time to capture this amazing view. The morning wasn’t a bust, after all.

igNight the Night

Image of all the hot air balloons lit up at the igNight The Night event in Green Bay, WI, August 19th, 2017

Moon Over Menasha

This particular image is made up of three separate shots to make the full panoramic view of the downtown Menasha, WI skyline. This as taken on my fourth morning out trying to get just the right image. Every other morning was either too cold - my fingers couldn’t handle the cold for the length of time I needed - or the sky wasn’t working quite as I had hoped to see. This particular morning gave me the colors and mood I was hoping for and the bold, vibrant colors of the buildings have made this a favorite piece of mine. The full image is much wider than this piece.

Moody Marina 2

Group Exhibition Selection Fusion Art's Quarterly Group Art Exhibition October 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 Twenty-six photographers were chosen to participate in Fusion Art's third quarterly group exhibition. All the photographers who participated in the competition have uniquely creative talents but the winners chosen exemplify a mastery in their chosen craft. Exhibition Page: https://fusionartps.com/photography-exhibition-oct-2017-jan-2018/

Trestle Bridge

Group Exhibition Selection Fusion Art's Quarterly Group Art Exhibition October 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 Twenty-six photographers were chosen to participate in Fusion Art's third quarterly group exhibition. All the photographers who participated in the competition have uniquely creative talents but the winners chosen exemplify a mastery in their chosen craft. Exhibition Page: https://fusionartps.com/photography-exhibition-oct-2017-jan-2018/

Memorial Sunrise

This image was one of my first forays into sunrise landscape photography. I drove past this view every morning for months on my way to working out. I finally set out to capture a sunrise from the bridge overlooking this park and the dam. The purples and blues of the image were actually quite warm in comparison to the cold weather that morning. This photo is what started my love of getting up early in the morning to capture the different colors and textures of the sun rising to greet the day.

Sunrise Over North Point

Sunrise at North Point along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, WI

Blue & Gold Sunset

A true North High Raider-esque sunset over the marina in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

North Beach in Sheboygan

Sunrise over the jetty from the north beach in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

Almost Tropical

An almost tropic-looking sunrise over the North beach in Sheboygan, WI

By The Dawn's Early Light

Sunrise looking over the American Flag at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan, WI

O'er The Land of the Free

Sunrise looking over the American Flag at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan, WI

Lakeside Serenity

The view, shortly after sunrise, of Lake Michigan from North Point in Sheboygan, WI

Lightning Storm - Sheboygan, WI 2017

2nd Place (Digital & Photography) in the 2017 Skies International Online Art Exhibition. Please visit http://fusionartps.com/skies-art-exhibition-september-2017/ to see read more!

Sanctuary Sunset - Menasha, WI 2017

This old building is now a sanctuary to a multitude of waterfowl. It's nothing short of stunning to see at least 12 different species of birds every time I visit.

Twilight's Last Gleaming

Downtown Menasha, WI at sundown Group Exhibition Selection Fusion Art's Quarterly Group Art Exhibition October 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 Twenty-six photographers were chosen to participate in Fusion Art's third quarterly group exhibition. All the photographers who participated in the competition have uniquely creative talents but the winners chosen exemplify a mastery in their chosen craft. Exhibition Page: https://fusionartps.com/photography-exhibition-oct-2017-jan-2018/

Red, White & Blue Over Little Butte

A patriotic sunset over Little Lake Butte Des Morts in Menasha, WI