Eric Abraham
One of my favorite artists, Eric Abraham. Visit his studio in Lucas, Kansas.
Afternoon Wash
Wow, rain! It brought people out on to their porches to watch, sometimes standing in the rainfall. This one of the showers passing over Emporia this afternoon, photographed from the southeast.
Rain Form #2
Rain Form #1
Muskrat Marsh
This contented looking rodent was cruising in duckweed below the stone bridge at the south end of Wabaunsee Lake. Learn more about muskrats on Wikipedia.
Descend to the Cool
Wabaunsee County Lake, Kansas – Lake-cooled breezes promise a retreat from the heat at the end of a staircase down the steep banks of Wabaunsee Lake. Cheryl and I spent a weekend hiding out at one of Jim Woodward’s rental cabins .
Dog Days of Summer
Wabaunsee County stream
Boat Envy
Wabaunsee Lake, Kansas – Some lucky stiff leaves the dock for a late evening cruise, maybe some ski action. I’m a little jealous but it’s nice here at the boat house, as hot summer days go.
Kim Qui
Wabaunsee Lake – I only caught a glimpse of this turtle, but the golden tones of his shell caught my attention right away. Perhaps it was the reflection of late afternoon sun giving the gilded look, but it resembled something escaped from a fairy tale.
Walking the Dogs
Jim Woodward of Topeka and his dogs, Red and Sam, explore a shaded back road in Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Salt Mine Train – Shadows
Riders of the underground train cast shadows on the walls of the mine at the Salt Museum, 650 feet under Hutchison, Kansas.
Dark Ride
The is the “Dark” ride at the Underground Salt Museum, Hutchinson, Kansas – A tram explores hidden areas and arifacts in back areas of the salt mine 650 feet below the city. .
The Long Way Home
Wabaunsee County, Kansas – I love to drive down back-country roads looking for new views of the Flint Hills. Sometimes the road itself is enough.
Bee on Swamp Milkweed
Dickinson County, Kansas
Makin’ Moon Marbles
2012 Smoky Hills River Festival, Salina, Kansas