Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Old Buildings






































One of the things that I enjoy taking pictures of is old buildings. Washburn County has many old buildings, especially barns that are in various stages of decay. This first 2 photos is a shed that belongs to a friend of mine. In Photo Shop Paint I was able to age the picture so it looks like it was taken at the turn of the century (1900). The next group of pictures was an old abandoned house in Springbrook. Can you imagine the Reality ad? "Like New Early American fixer upper for sale. Just needs a little elbow grease to make it ready. Bathroom recently remodeled with new plumbing and accessories. Call today - move in tomorrow." Just think, a few years ago these buildings were new and people lived in them or used them. Time takes a toll and them and us.

Thursday, November 25, 2010







































Today is Thanksgiving Day. We have much to be thankful for: family, friends, God's provision and blessing and much more. It is a cold day with fresh snow on the ground. Winter is here to stay for a few months. I thought it would be a good day to upload a few pictures I took this summer of flowers. Flowers are beautiful in themselves, but there is something special about capturing bees and bugs on flowers. Most of these are "Macro" photos taken close up. That is as close as I could get without disturbing the bugs or being stung by the bees. They are amazing, so enjoy them, especially during these cold winter months. Even bugs are one more thing to be thankful for.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Frank's Photos




This year I have taken quite a few nature pictures that I would like to share with others. My goal is to upload as many photos as I can to this blog so that people can see them and see the creation that God has made for us to enjoy. It never fails to amaze me how little things in nature can show the "handiwork" of our great God and Creator. Most of these pictures were taken right here in N.W. Wisconsin or as we call it "God's Country".
This first picture was taken about 2 miles away at a swamp this past spring before things greened up. Even when everything is gray and blah, you can still see God's handiwork and beauty. The picture next to it was manipulated in Paint Shop Pro. This is what it would look like if the picture was taken 150 years ago.
Keep watching the sight. I will try to upload more pictures in the next few weeks.