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A Sample of Pop’s “Bee” Images

Tuliptree Blossom with Guest

Another Day at Work

Apis Workers' Party

Predator

Some of Your Beeswax

Sedum Bumbler

Look of Defiance

Chicory Bee

Bumbling Bees

Garden Cafe

Buzz By Here - To Infinity and Beyond

Pick Your Poison

Blind Side Attack

On a Mission

Honey Bee on Sedum

Covering the Cosmos

Center of the Cosmos

Three's a Crowd

Popular Spot

On A Pedestal

A Sample of Pop’s “People” Photo Collection

Big Harry Fireworks Display

To Impress the Girl

Different Perspective

Sweet Ride

Perfect Little Piggies B&W

Flipping the Light Fantastic

Festival of Flights

To the Crowd's Delight

Amish Go Round

Wondersome One

The Stars In Her Eyes

Tuesday's Child

Sleeper Hold

Considering the Next Move

Sugar and Spice

Front Porch Portrait

Caged Competitor

Early Adoration

Child In the Ligtht

Stroll Through the Weeds

Attention Grabbing

Eye Contact

On the Line

Eyes of Wonder

Rounding the Curve

Troubadours of Basin Spring Park

Down by the Creek

Sun Day

Catching Some Light

EAA Fireworks

Hear Me Roar

US Post Office – Atchison, KS

Post Office, Tower, Stone Building, Atchison

The Atchison, KS Post Office is a historic stone building with round towers and arched windows stands prominently at the corner of 7th Street and Kansas Avenue.

According to the Visit Atchison Kansas Facebook Page – “Built in 1894, the Atchison Post Office is one of the most magnificent post offices in the Midwest. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was dedicated in honor of Atchison native, Amelia Earhart in 2018. The building still remarkably resembles how it looked over a hundred years ago.”

I took a few shots of this and other historic buildings in Atchison on a visit back in September.

You can get a better, more detailed look at his cool building by clicking on the photo.

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Death Warmed Over

Turkey Vulture, Vulture, Buzzard

A turkey vulture is perched and poised, with outstretched wings, to dry in the sun after a dip in a nearby creek at Stockstill Park in Branson, Missouri.

I had just seen a dozen or so of these vultures in and around the rocky creek bed.  My efforts to photograph them near the water didn’t go well due to the distance and the bright sunlight, making them seem more like dark silhouettes.  And, of course, as soon as they spotted me, they flew off.

A little further on our hike I tried to approach the creek from a different direction, where the light might be better.  As I made my way through the woods I came upon this and another vulture, holding their wings wide with their backs to the sun, to dry off from being in the water.  If you look closely, you can see this one is still quite wet.

They held their pose and position long enough for me to get close enough to get a good shot.

You can get a better view of this big bird by clicking on the photo.

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Fall Creeping Up

Vine, Tree, Fall Colors, Autumn

Autumn leaves in shades of red, orange, and green climb a tree trunk with rough, textured bark. This seemed like a nice mix texture and autumn hues which I captured on a hike through the woodlands of Branson, Missouri.

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Close Formation

Thunderbirds, Jets, Air Force

In the air or on the ground, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds are impressive.  Not only do they fly with precision, they park with precision too. (I’ll post a photo of them flying sometime soon.)

In this image the Thunderbird’s F-16 fighters are parked on the tarmac at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, MO where later in the day they will be the featured performers at the Sound of Speed Airshow.

You can see a larger, wider version of this image by clicking on the photo.

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A Bold Stand

Trees, Fall Colors, Autumn, Autumn Leaves

A Wisconsin farm field provides a lush green foreground to a fence row of trees showcasing vibrant autumn colors of red, orange, and yellow. Overcast skies add a dramatic contrast to the vivid hues of the foliage.

You can view a larger version of this image by clicking on the photo.

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Seeking Perspective

Bridge, Foot Bridge, Fisheye, Fish Eye

There are times when we all need to reflect and seek a little perspective. This foot bridge is a perfect point of perspective, spanning a gorge along the Eagle Creek Trail outside of Portland, Oregon.

Viewing the larger version adds a bit of perspective.  To do so, click on the image and a larger version will open in a new browser tab.

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A Peak at the Badlands

Badlands, Peak, Rock Formations

The Badlands are full of majestic rock formations that rise prominently from the vast, grassy plain below. This area of South Dakota has a very diverse landscape with rugged peaks and open grasslands that stretch as far as the eye can see.

You can get a better, more detailed look at this image by clicking on the photo.

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Forest of Friendship Waterfall

Waterfall, Pond, Atchison

A small, tranquil waterfall flows into a pond filled with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and tall grasses. This serene setting was found at the International Forest of Friendship near Atchison, Kansas. It is known as the “Joe Carrigan Memorial Waterfall.”

We enjoyed our recent visit to the International Forest of Friendship.  It was a paved path through an area that featured tree species representing different countries and states.  A very pleasant, green place. This waterfall and pond was part of the scenery.  There were small goldfish in the pond, among the lily pads.

This is a panorama image – two separate photos joined together to give you a wider view. I was using a pretty wide angle lens to begin with, but it wasn’t wide enough to capture the full view you see here.

You can enjoy a larger, more detailed view of this calming scene by clicking on the photo.

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Lincoln in Atchison

Statue, Sculpture, Abraham Lincoln, Atchison, KS

A bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was added to the grounds of the county court house of Atchison, Kansas in 2023. It commemorates a visit made by Lincoln in late November, 1859.

You can read about the history and the artist’s interesting thoughts on this sculpture by reading the article found here: Unexpected Lincoln – New Statue in Kansas

We took a short trip to Atchison this last weekend and I planned on focusing on interesting, old buildings. This very cool, historic building features features a large, seven story clock tower on one side.

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Grasshopper for Lunch

Insect, Predator, Grasshopper,

Some kind of predator insect is preying on a small grasshopper while dangling from a green plant stem. The kind of scene nightmares are made of.

This shot was taken on a “slow walk” through the woods.  I often take slow walks – where I take a just a few steps at a time and pause to look closely at what might be near that I would surely miss if I just kept walking. This unusual wrestling match is easy to see when I’ve zoomed in to it, but it was just a tiny drama that normally would be missed. I have no idea of the kind of creepy bug that is with the grasshopper in it’s clutches. It looks like some kind of alien life form to me.

You can get a larger, more detailed view of this image – if you dare – by clicking on the photo.

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