I look forward every year to the time I spend in Michigan with my family. Summers are beautiful and relaxing. My view of the world is usually in a kayak or on a paddle board. Nature is one of my biggest inspirations and I love recording my time spent outside with my...
Amy’s Inspiration: Patterns in nature
I am obsessed with patterns in nature...particularly during my summer sabbatical in Northern Michigan when I am able to observe and photograph constantly... Unlike Kansas summers, Michigan summers allow for living outside most days... I see pattern everywhere-...
Fabulous Fall Color
A few weeks ago Bob and I visited Northern Michigan and it was "peak week" for color. I could barely put my camera down. Looking at the nature's colorful patterns is a favorite subject for my photography. I was lucky to catch for beautiful rainbows as well! I LOVE...
Pattern! Pattern! Pattern!
I love photographing nature, textiles, and color. I suppose it's because they all have pattern in common. But what is pattern exactly and what about it appeals to me so? Pattern as a simple definition is a set of lines, shapes, colors, sounds or movements that are...
Gladiolas & A Guest
I ran across this patch of gorgeous red gladiolas and couldn't help but photograph it. It is such a bright contrast to the evergreens behind it. While I was shooting I had a visitor - a black and white spotted dragonfly. How lucky was I to see him?? [gallery...
Water, sun & moon
My visits to Michigan are calming to my soul. How could they not be - just look at how the sun and moon reflect off the lake, creating gorgeous colors and patterns. I feel so lucky to witness the magnificent Michigan sunrises and sunsets. [gallery...
Nature Up North
During my visits to Michigan, I spend most of my time outside. I find inspiration in nature and love looking for the birds that are my neighbors for the summer and landscaping in the form of wild raspberries and lilypads. [gallery...
Nature Up North!
Shots from my Kayak trips on Torch River..the loon is my favorite!