Nature Galleries

Wildflowers & Insects of Illinois : This gallery just gradually evolved as I got more and more pictures of insects that I could identify while taking pictures of wildflowers. There are millions of insects so at times my identification may be a bit sketchy. If you can help me with any of them, please do! I've come to enjoy observing these little friends (I guess that sounds like Bob Ross--grin--).

Wildflowers & Insects of Illinois

This gallery just gradually evolved as I got more and more pictures of insects that I could identify while taking pictures of wildflowers. There are millions of insects so at times my identification may be a bit sketchy. If you can help me with any of them, please do! I've come to enjoy observing these little friends (I guess that sounds ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2009 5:45am PST

Wildflowers & Butterflies of Illinois : I have benefited so much from the photo pages of other people in identifying the various wildflowers and butterflies I've found that I decided to post a few of my own for the benefit and enjoyment of others. Most of these are from Central Illinois, since that's close to home, but there are a few others from around the country. If you find anything here that is misnamed, please let me know. Enjoy!

Wildflowers & Butterflies of Illinois

I have benefited so much from the photo pages of other people in identifying the various wildflowers and butterflies I've found that I decided to post a few of my own for the benefit and enjoyment of others. Most of these are from Central Illinois, since that's close to home, but there are a few others from around the country. If you find ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2009 5:38am PST

2008 Maine Vacation : These are a few pictures from my 2008 vacation trip to Maine with my good friend, John McGuigan, from NorthEast, PA. On the way back to Illinois we stopped at his place and I went to visit Niagara Falls and kayaked in the Lagoons of Presque Isle, PA just off Lake Erie. It was a nice relaxed time with a good friend. Feel free to leave comments on the pictures if you would like.

2008 Maine Vacation

These are a few pictures from my 2008 vacation trip to Maine with my good friend, John McGuigan, from NorthEast, PA. On the way back to Illinois we stopped at his place and I went to visit Niagara Falls and kayaked in the Lagoons of Presque Isle, PA just off Lake Erie. It was a nice relaxed time with a good friend. Feel free to leave comm ...

Updated: Apr 24, 2009 12:36pm PST

Bald Eagles (1-09) : I went over to the Mississippi River in Keithsburg, IL this past Saturday (1-31-09) with my friend Cliff to view Bald Eagles. As we saw the first eagles, a couple was leaving their house and invited us to use their patio for our picture taking. It was an awesome location and we were able to get some cool shots of eagles engaged in a variety of activities between us and an island on the Mississippi River. Thanks Lord!

Bald Eagles (1-09)

I went over to the Mississippi River in Keithsburg, IL this past Saturday (1-31-09) with my friend Cliff to view Bald Eagles. As we saw the first eagles, a couple was leaving their house and invited us to use their patio for our picture taking. It was an awesome location and we were able to get some cool shots of eagles engaged in a varie ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 5:56am PST