Instersection

 Day 324/366

The intersection of daylight and dusk as the sky slowly welcomes the moonrise.

Seize the Day

 Day 312/366

Soaking up every last minute of this wonderful weather and the gift of a stunning sunset.

Kisses for Mommy

 Day 292/366

I try not to include too many photos from clients in my personal 365 project, but this capture was too sweet not to share.  This family holds a special place in my heart and their little guy is just about the cutest thing ever!  It was a chilly evening, but the light was magical and I gasped when I saw this photo float across my screen as I was downloading the images.  This may be my new favorite photo of 2020.

Sun and Showers

 Day 275/366

As I was driving home from a photo session last night, I was captivated by the sky.  Near sunset, the horizon was dotted with several different rain showers, but the sun was still shining brightly, creating a beautiful contrast.  I had to pull over and capture the rain shower in one corner of the sky and the sun in the other.

Foggy Reflection

 Day 243/366

Another beautiful evening, another after-dinner stroll in Donald Park.  The pond was particularly lovely this evening, reflecting the dusk-colored clouds in the sky as the mist began to rise from the surface of the water. 

Golden Prairie Grass

 Day 242/366

Season of Waiting

 Day 236/366

Farming has different seasons, and right now we are in the season of waiting.  These soybeans are getting close to harvest, but they're not quite ready.  There's more waiting needed, and patience is required until the time is right.  

This feels like a season of waiting for us as well.  Waiting for things to feel safe, waiting for our lives to go back to normal, waiting for a vaccine, waiting to do lots of fun and frivolous things that we just can't do right now.  It's hard to have patience in the waiting, trusting that the Lord is at work in the big and little things even when we can't see Him. I keep telling myself to take this season one day at a time, tackling what's in front of me for this day, seeking encouragement from His Word, persistently praying, trusting in the Lord's perfect timing.  So I guess this is a season of waiting... but also a season of growing.

Family

 Day 226/366

This is one of my favorite families to photograph!  So thankful I get to see them every year, see their smiles, hear the kids laugh, watch them grow.  This year we got lucky with an incredible sunset at the end of our time together.

Fields of Summer

 Day 224/366

This field of soybeans was glowing with the golden light of the summer sunset.

On The Dock

 Day 216/366

Dock at Sunset

Day 214/366

Brushstrokes

Day 212/366
Another gorgeous summer sunset. The clouds looked like bold brush strokes across the sky.

Painted Sky

Day 207/366
We were treated to a beautiful display at sunset. The clouds were so wispy and vibrant... and it just got better the longer we waited and watched. I also love that little sliver of a moon in the sky, not wanting to be left out.

Gratitude

Day 205/366
The flowers know to give thanks at the end of the day, watching the lovely sunset fade from view.

In the Pasture

Day 203/366
I set out for a drive to see if I could capture the sunset, cruising down country roads, trying to find a scenic view. Unfortunately, the clouds didn't cooperate, hanging too low on the horizon to let much of the sun peek through. On my drive, however, I spotted these clouds to the east. The color and clouds, along with the cows that were settling into the pasture after milking, caught my eye. It wasn't the image I set out to take, but I love the rolling hills with the crops and livestock. A very iconic Wisconsin summer scene.

Stargazing

Day 195/366
Weather conditions were favorable for us to view the comet Neowise for two nights in a row. Last night, the comet was much lower on the horizon and harder to see with the naked eye. We took several long-exposure pictures and were amazed at how clearly you could view the comet in the images. We decided to return to Brigham Park tonight and see if we could view it again, this time coming prepared with binoculars and more camera equipment. We arrived earlier and it took a little time, but we were able to view it again. The comet was much higher in the sky and the tail appeared longer. The first night, Enavi really struggled to see it (mostly because she wasn't wearing her glasses) but tonight she was able to see it clearly through the binoculars. Such a fun and exciting treat to see and share with our family, and the comet was just astounding. God's creation is truly amazing!

Sparkler Celebration

Day 184/366
We're kicking off our 4th of July celebration a little early with some sparklers at sunset.

Sunset on the Dock

Day 180/366
It was a beautiful sunset tonight and we enjoyed watching the show on the dock.

I Will Be Here

Day 179/366
Twenty-two years ago we had the song "I Will Be Here" by Steven Curtis Chapman sung at our wedding, and I still choke up every time I hear it. I am certainly blessed to be celebrating twenty-two years of marriage with this amazing guy. Happy anniversary, my love!

Hyacinth

Day 116/366
We had gray skies for most of the day, but the sunset was just beautiful. We also collected some of the hyacinth blooming in the yard so that we can enjoy them indoors. They smell amazing!