Bauernhof Ferienwohnung - Erholung mitten im Grünen Ein Aufenthalt auf einem Bauernhof verbindet die Ruhe des Landeslebens mit dem Komfort einer gut ausgestatteten Ferienwohnung. Reisende schätzen die Möglichkeit, den Alltag hinter sich zu lassen und gleichzeitig näher an der Natur zu sein. Die Kombination aus frischer Luft, tierischer Gesellschaft und regionaler Küche macht diese Unterkunftsform besonders attraktiv. In den letzten Jahren ist die Nachfrage nach authentischen Erlebnissen gestiegen. Viele Gäste suchen nicht nur ein Bett, sondern eine Geschichte, die sie mitnehmen können....

Fidonet emerged as a quiet yet potent force in the early days of digital communication, crafting a network that thrummed beneath the surface of the burgeoning Internet. Its legacy, woven through the quiet hum of modems and the rustle of mailed packets, remains a testament to grassroots ingenuity. From the dusty basements of university hobbyists to the remote outback, Fidonet’s reach was surprisingly wide. Its story illustrates how a simple protocol could knit together communities that otherwise seemed isolated in a world still learning to speak electronically. Origins and Early Adoption In...

I love the traditional look of art in solid hardwood frames, with the added class of linen liners. To achieve this look at an affordable price, I have to make my frames myself, from raw lumber.  I chose to work with Mahogany, as its grain and iridescence is amazing, and it takes stain well to give deep, rich tones.  Because I make the frames myself, I offer my photography in the highest quality frames for about the cost of the frame alone from a frame shop. I start with rough cut, four-quarter Mahogany from a mill in Manahga, Minnesota. I cut it into lengths that work for my frame sizes,...

I had a couple days to do some shooting in the Texas Bayou between shows in Louisville and Houston this Fall.  I spent most of my time at Mill Pond in Caddo Lake State Park, as I wanted to shoot from shore, and this little pond is covered with Bald Cypress trees of every size. It's also quite sheltered, so there are reflections in the water most of the time. I got there late in the afternoon, and spent the evening ankle deep in mud, observing the light and exploring angles and compositions.  I arrived before sunrise the next day, and managed to get to all the spots I had planned to shoot.  There...

I did a couple shows in Florida in January of 2024.  Between the shows, I had some time to do some shooting.  I primarily focused on coastal images, but I also pursued wildlife when I had opportunities.  There is a lot of swampland in Florida, and many of the preserves and refuges are explorations of these swamps and their inhabitants.   The ocean itself, while a great place to relax and cool off, doesn't offer much to provide interest in a photo, so one must find things to give the image interest and scale--generally piers.  I spent a morning at Jacksonville Beach shooting the pier...

In February of 2023, I did the Fountain Festival of Fine Art in Fountain Hills AZ.  While I was there, I stayed an extra week to explore and shoot some key areas of Arizona--Grand Canyon and Sedona. I was also able to spend an hour at White Sands National Monument on the way, and a day at Lost Dutchman State Park near Phoenix, which gives a great view of Superstition Mountain. My visit was plagued by snow, and with many days spent in a motel room, I only managed two days of shooting--a day and a half in Sedona, and an evening in Grand Canyon. Only the main road to the Visitor Center on the south...

In late March of 2022 I spent a few days in the Moab area of Utah, shooting at Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. These places are amazing to behold, and a joy to explore.  I didn't have great luck with light, but I did get a couple nice mornings, and took advantage of them with iconic shots of Mesa Arch in Canyonlands at sunrise, and Dead Horse Point State Park at sunrise. With canyons, it's often when there is no direct sunlight that the views are the nicest, as there are no hard shadows concealing crevices and valleys, and the textures can really...

From it’s inception, photography has been plagued by reflections in the glass that was required to protect the print. Those looking at photos almost always have to move their heads to see around the reflections, so often an entire photo cannot be enjoyed at once, and the glare reduces color by over 30%, even when you don’t notice it. Printing on canvas revolutionized photographic printing, especially with larger prints. Canvas prints are varnished like paintings, thus eliminating the need for glass, so canvas prints have no reflections or glare at all. This allows the full color of the image...

I spent some time in October of 2021 exploring the Ozarks, looking for waterfalls and Autumn colors.  I discovered that peak color doesn't occur until November, and the falls only have water right after a rain.  Fortunately, it did start raining on my second day there, so there was some water over most of the falls I found, and the color in the leaves really saturated nicely, making for some nice images. The Ozarks are a beautiful area covering southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, completely blanketed with trees as far as the eye can see, with a variety of hiking trails to waterfalls and overlooks...

I finally made it to the Black Hills in the Winter, visiting in January of 2021. I had hoped to venture to new areas by snowmobile, but there wasn't enough snow for them, so had to just travel on the roads. I've always wanted to explore the Hills with snow on them, and while there wasn't much snow yet this year, the snow does give the area a very different feel.  Most of the snow I found was in the Deerfield Lake area, well up the road above Hill City.  I also went to see Mount Rushmore after dark, which I also hadn't done before--it is lit up and really glows.  There are some tunnels on the Iron...