A Post Show Thank YouPosted by drfl on November 23rd, 2009

Under the Skies of Fall

Over the weekend, I was setup at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge’s “Art of the Wild” show near Missouri Valley, Iowa. I want to thank everyone who stopped by and saw all the artists’ great work. It was so nice to visit with everyone and I had some great conversations. I look forward to attending again next year.

Additionally, I did get a couple of opportunities to grab a couple of new images. This particular image was taken in the parking lot with a leaf that I found on the ground. The sky was so beautiful I had to capture it in the background. The contrasting colors work well with this centrist composition.

Technical Details:
Canon G10, 6.1mm, f/3.5
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa Side

This photograph can be viewed on my website at: Under the Skies of Fall – An Autumn Leaf Against a Blue Fall Sky

Moody Monday – Winter ContrastsPosted by drfl on November 9th, 2009

As winter comes upon us quickly, the vibrant colors of autumn give way to earthy tones, the time before white snow blankets the landscape and creates a scene of purity. This is an abstraction, a composition of this in-between time; branches devoid of leaves darkly contrasting in the moody blue colors.

Technical Details:
Canon 50d, 300 f/4l + 1.4tc, f/5.6, 1/640 Sec.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa Side

This photograph is available on my website at: Winter Contrasts – Tree branches contrast in a moody blue scene.

Announcing “The Quiet Beauty of Nebraska”Posted by drfl on November 2nd, 2009

For the past few weeks I have been putting the final touches on my book “The Quiet Beauty of Nebraska”.  I’ve neglected my blog and some other duties, but I am finally ready to make it available.  Comprised of over 40 photographs from across the state of Nebraska, this book focuses on the scenic landscape, nature, and native wildlife that I have travelled far and wide to capture. 

To see a preview of the book and/or purchase, please take a look, it would make a great gift for the upcoming holiday season!
 

The Quiet Beau…

By Derrald Farnsworth…

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Photo Friday: Corn! – Photographing a Nebraska StereotypePosted by drfl on October 30th, 2009

Yes, I live in Nebraska.  Yes, the agricultural industry generates a large portion of money for the state.  Yes, corn grows well here. 

Now that I have mentioned that, I will also say that one of my goals when I photograph Nebraska is to I try to capture areas that are not often seen, nor are these areas that would fall into the typical “Farm” or “Ranch” stereotype. Nebraska is a land of diversity and as such I actively seek out interesting and unique landscapes and insights into the state.  On more than one occasion someone has requested the “typical Nebraska scene” such as a corn field or farm.  Whenever I look through my files I have found only a handful of images.  It’s not that images such as those aren’t interesting, I haven’t chosen to focus on anything agricultural.  Well, for today’s Photo Friday image I have captured an image of corn, lots of corn.   Nice and abstract and it makes me hungry.  Enjoy!

Technical Details:
Canon G10, f/3.5, 1/160 sec.

Frosty Fall LeafPosted by drfl on October 21st, 2009

This past weekend I spent at my brother-in-law’s cabin in centralish Nebraska again. This is the same place that I made the photographs for my tractor series last month. Most of the leaves had fallen, but there was a nice cool morning that allowed me to get some frosty shots. Today’s image is a frosty fallen cottonwood leaf.

Techinical Details:
Canon 5d Mark II, 50 CM + Extension Tube, f/14, 1 sec.
Near Cedar Rapids, Nebraska

This photograph can be viewed on my website at: Frosty Fall Leaf

The Last MomentsPosted by drfl on October 20th, 2009

Today is the second installment of my tribute to the short Nebraska fall. Grabbing my macro and extension tube, I captured these beads of water on the fallen red maple leaves.

Technical Details:
Canon 5d Mark II, 50 CM + Extension Tube, f/10, 1/60 sec.
Schramm State Recreation Area, Nebraska

This photograph can be viewed on my website at: The Last Moments – Drops on a Fallen Maple Leaf