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A New DawnI haven’t put a new photo out there in a long time, and I wanted to use this opportu

A New Dawn

I haven’t put a new photo out there in a long time, and I wanted to use this opportunity to dig through my archive of RAW files and do something I enjoy while at my desk.  This photo was taken at first light at our camp in Tettegouche State Park. It’s a reminder that in these times of trouble, it always seems darkest just before the dawn. Sitting here, thinking about better days ahead.


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Bare NovemberA series of interesting naked tree limbs taken in the late autumn.Bare NovemberA series of interesting naked tree limbs taken in the late autumn.Bare NovemberA series of interesting naked tree limbs taken in the late autumn.

Bare November

A series of interesting naked tree limbs taken in the late autumn.


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The Moody November Series The cold loneliness of the last leaf clinging on in an otherwise barren laThe Moody November Series The cold loneliness of the last leaf clinging on in an otherwise barren laThe Moody November Series The cold loneliness of the last leaf clinging on in an otherwise barren la

The Moody November Series

The cold loneliness of the last leaf clinging on in an otherwise barren landscape really sets the mood of the month.

A fairy-tale like trail turns to the stuff of nightmares after the bright high summer sun, canopy of leaves, and chirping birds and insects disappear for the season. Gnarly tree branches and roots, jagged rocks, and the dead silence of the empty woods (except for the occasional scampering of a rodent through the fallen leaves) greet you on your way down to the Minnesota River in Minneopa State Park.

Crossing a small footbridge on a lonely walk in the woods of November makes one stop to ponder trolls and other supernatural creatures stirring about. But then you realize it’s just the squirrels gathering the last scrap of nuts before the snow sets in.


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 Gray NovemberA few birch trees and road leading into campground at Minneopa State Park on an overca

Gray November

A few birch trees and road leading into campground at Minneopa State Park on an overcast day.


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 A re-edit of a photo I took last fall. After a nice autumn day of hiking Interstate State Park, we

A re-edit of a photo I took last fall. After a nice autumn day of hiking Interstate State Park, we were rewarded with a sunset over the Saint Croix River gorge between Wisconsin (left) and Minnesota (right). Interesting geek fact - the gorge is an ancient fault line crack in the exposed rock that is more than half the age of the earth.


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 A shot from one of the last days of summer at Minneopa Falls.

A shot from one of the last days of summer at Minneopa Falls.


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 Sunset on the Serengeti?  Nope - it’s the bison preserve at Minneopa State Park just outside Mankat

Sunset on the Serengeti?  Nope - it’s the bison preserve at Minneopa State Park just outside Mankato, Minnesota.


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A great view of the fall colors from Lookout Mountain in Cascade River State Park.

A great view of the fall colors from Lookout Mountain in Cascade River State Park.


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No matter how long it has been since I last lived in Florida, it will forever feel like home. This w

No matter how long it has been since I last lived in Florida, it will forever feel like home. 

This was taken on one of the hiking trails in Wikewa Springs State Park.


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Photography by Visioni ItalianeTechnique: Bencini Koroll + Color slide filmLocation: Larrabee State

Photography by Visioni Italiane

Technique: Bencini Koroll + Color slide film

Location: Larrabee State Park, WA, USA

If you enjoy it, please consider supporting my work, buy a print at Visioni Italiane use TUMBLRLOVE4VI for 5% off!


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Fire Wave at Valley of Fire State Park, NV

Fire Wave at Valley of Fire State Park, NV


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Driving through Carson National Forest and Cimarron Canyon State Park on part of my recent birthday trip! So beautiful, like a postcard

Sorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used tSorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used tSorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used tSorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used tSorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used tSorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used tSorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closedHandling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used t

Sorry, the ‘Jim Morrison’ cave is closed


Handling the graffiti at Corral Canyon Cave in Malibu used to be manageable. But after a rumor spread on social media that Jim Morrison wrote his music in the cave, tagging got out of control as people flocked to add their own touch to the landmark  “Jim Morrison Cave.” 

“People are posting pictures of the cave 30 or 40 times a day.”

– California State Parks District Supt. Craig Sap

So now Corral Canyon Cave is closed to the public, and $40,000 later, the cave will be blasted with walnut shells to remove the paint and still preserve the rocks.

Here’s the rub: The Lizard King never came to this spot to find his musical muse. 

You can get more of the story and a 360 view of graffiti here

Photos by Los Angeles Times 


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Big Cypress Reserve, FL

Big Cypress Reserve, FL


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Big Cypress State Park, FL

Big Cypress State Park, FL


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Marblehead Lighthouse Marblehead lighthouse State Park.I started this painting plein air and finishe

Marblehead Lighthouse

Marblehead lighthouse State Park.

I started this painting plein air and finished it up in the studio. 5”x7” with golden open acrylics.
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