Tick in a Jar

Tick in a Jar

Pretty gross. I guess this is what I get for taking the dog out in the woods for 8 hours. Removed this "sucker" from the back of her neck, and threw it in some alcohol.

Ault Park

My goal is to find beauty in everything, and there's no doubt this is beautiful.

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Illuminate
Jakes Bitter (Kramer/Siemer)

Everything dies and then turns back to dirt
One day we'll walk on all those who we loved

Everything dies and then comes back to life

One day we will all illuminate the sky

The earth will explode and send us into space
We'll turn into clouds and form new chemistry
One day we'll glow for a new human race
Looking up at what was once history

Everything dies and then comes back to life

One day we will all illuminate the sky

Everything dies and then turns back to dirt
One day we'll walk on all those who we loved

Natural Bridge State Park (Journal)

Natural Bridge State Park
(Journal)

I went here a few times a while back, but I thought I'd pay another visit with renewed perspective. I had great weather, met some nice people, and received a good workout by hiking all the trails.

Here are some textures I found along the way...
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Homearama Art

I've been pushing Yvonne's art lately because I know she has the skill, love and drive to be successful. I am pleased to announce she has been accepted into a contemporary art gallery, and had her artwork we produced displayed at Homearama. Nice job!

Nature Photography

Check out a friend's website... Yvonne does a lot of nature photography and classes.
http://www.imagesbyyvonne.com/galleries/images/callaway-gardens/

Copyright Images by Yvonne

Bird Door

We are bird-friendly. Somehow a bird trapped itself inbetween our walls. So, we cut out a section of drywall and rescued it. We replaced the hole with a makeshift bird door in case it ever happens again.

The Bird Door

Images by Yvonne

We recently printed a piece for Yvonne on a brushed silver. This photograph print she took in Tennessee really needs to be seen in person. It captures light at every angle to create a new perspective and appearance.

Copyright 2012 Images by Yvonne

Underwater Bodies

Love this concept... I've experimented with the idea of nature taking over art, so the art becomes the infusion of both; as I did with the final product in http://wdsiemer.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-cube.html.

These sculptures work with nature (coral reefs.)

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/01/pictures/110105-underwater-sculpture-park-garden-cancun-mexico-caribbean-pictures-photos-science/

Frozen Cincinnati

Life on Pause Photographs

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Parky's Farm Halloween Nights

Parky's Farm Halloween Nights

I volunteered at this event a few years ago (who could pass up the opportunity to make a fire and smores with kids). If you live in the Cincinnati area, I highly recommend taking your young child to this event. They have a lot of fun activities and performers (nothing that'd scare them).

 

Hamilton County Park District

Come join us for this non-scary, family-friendly Halloween event! See tens of thousands of animated and decorative light displays, take a hayride through the woods, make S’mores by the campfire, and experience the many activities offered for the whole family. October 6 is Sneak Preview Night with half price admission!
http://www.greatparks.org/halloween/tickets-activities.shtm

 

National Geographic Photos

National Geographic Photos: always a viewing pleasure

I see "Nature" and "Photos" I'm there.
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“This shot was taken during our family tour [of] Iceland. The waterfall is called Seljalandsfoss. During this trip we used a motor home, so we camped about 500 meters from the [beautiful] waterfall. Before our dinner at 10 p.m., I took this image with the sunset colors.” Cast your vote and weigh in on the best shots at http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/your-shot/voting-machine. (Photograph Courtesy Amnon Eichelberg / National Geographic Your Shot)

Miami Whitewater Bike Trail (Journal)

Biking Journal
wdsiemer ii // 09.10.11

Miami Whitewater Bike Trail

In beautiful weather, I biked another 32 miles today at Miami Whitewater Forest before my rear was bruised and my body cover in smashed gnats. It's great exercise through nature, and gives my mind a chance to run wild and feel at peace at the same time.

Coasting with the wind blowing across my face, seeing the sun come out from the clouds from across the corn fields, and hearing the sounds of nature surround me is all very inspiring.

As a continuation to my piece "Nine Parks in Seven Days" I have documented some of my ride through low-resolution cell phone photographs. You'll see some of the bridged areas, a six foot snake (I thought was a branch at first) slithering across the bike bath, the wildflowers/corn fields, and the overall enjoyment I had with the trip.

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PHOTO JOURNAL:

Across the Fields

Through the Tunnel

Bridge on my way

Old Schwinn Bike

Mile Marker

Shadow from Bike

Past The Snake

Under the Bridge

Inspiration...

Absolutely love this painting at the Cincinnati Art Museum

UNDERGROWTH WITH TWO FIGURES, Vincent Van Gogh, June 1890, Oil on Canvas