Grain Elevator, Maquon, IL
As the full moon rises, it silhouettes the vintage grain elevator in Maquon, IL. Be sure to join me on Facebook – Twitter – Flickr
Lightning Bugs on the 4th of July
To me there is nothing more symbolic of summer in the Midwest than lightning bugs. They’re almost like a mini-fireworks display over the fields. So what better day to post this image than the 4th of July? Be sure to join me on Facebook – Twitter – Flickr
Sunset on the Union Pacific Mainline
One of the most impressive pieces of railroad infrastructure in the world is Union Pacific’s mainline across Nebraska. Part of the original Transcontinental Railroad, it’s now three tracks wide for most of the way across the state, and carries over 130 freight trains per day. This section acts as a funnel for most of the [...]
Creston Elevator
The one overhead sodium vapor light in the grain elevator complex at Creston, IL is casting ominous shadows from the icicles hanging off the metal overhang. Stars in the night sky shine brightly above, no light pollution out here, especially on this full moon night. And as always, join me on Facebook : Twitter : [...]
Storms Over Ashkum
Friday night I was out in the country south of Chicago, looking for stuff to light up with my strobes. I wasn’t having a hard time find neat stuff to light up, as I was in one of my favorite small towns in the area, Ashkum, IL. Ashkum as a neat little downtown area along [...]
This Economic Slump
After having a preliminary meeting about a wedding I’m shooting next month, I headed west to find some nice light. The sun was sinking rapidly by the time I got out of the suburbs, and not only that, but a rapidly approaching bank of clouds was diffusing any sunset light I might have had. However, [...]
Gone In A Flash
I think at least part of the reason I like doing night photography is that it is easier to capture a sense of motion. In a long exposure of something moving, you get a blur or streak that gives that sense of speed. Yes, video can capture motion, sure, and I like videos, but I [...]
A Late Night in the Country Web Gallery
I’ve been working on a few changes around here, and debating a few more. What I’ve mostly been up to since my last post is keywording my images on Photoshelter, to make them infinitely more searchable. You can always go check out my page there, and there is a search box right at the top [...]
Grain Elevators and Sunsets
Todays selection comes from my stock photo collection. This giant grain elevator complex near Grant Park, IL is silhouetted against some summer evening storm clouds as the sun sinks behind it. Give it a click to buy it or look at others in my agriculture stock photo collection.
