Done for the Season

Spring has finally arrived in Eastern Idaho and people now feel its safe to put away the snow removal equipment. Today we even heard thunder from a passing rain storm. It is music to our ears.

Beauty and Loveliness

When we are delighted with flowery meadows and gentle breezes of wind, we may consider that we only see the emanations of the sweet benevolence of Jesus Christ; when we behold the fragrant rose and lily, we see his love and purity. So the green trees and fields, and singing of birds, are emanations of his infinite joy and benignity; the easiness and naturalness of trees and vines are shadows of his infinite beauty and loveliness; the crystal rivers and murmuring streams have footsteps of his sweet grace and bounty.

Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758

Photo Tips

Over the last few months I have been experimenting with various photo techniques and editing techniques in order to better match the view of the human eye. One popular way to balance high contrasting elements is to use a graduated filter system. Another method is to use an HDR where several digital images, taken at different exposures, are combined using a software program. The technology for HDR's has improved substantially in the last few years and will continue to improve. I have decided to start working with HDR's on a limited basis in order to more effectively capture what is seen with the human eye. The program I am using is Dynamic Photo HDR

Last Pictures of Winter

near Squirrel, Idaho.


Grainville, Idaho


I hope...

We have had snow all this week in the Ashton area.