I typically use a Nikon D3500 body with a Nikkor 55mm f2.8 or Nikkor 70mm f4.5 telephoto lens. Below I’ve included a handful of photos I’m proud of.

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A thirsty deer takes a drink in the dark. September 2020, Nebraska

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The migration of monarchs is awe-inspiring and oftentimes invisible. At first, I thought this tree was dying, but its branches were covered in butterflies. August 2021, Iowa

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Walking around at night in the midwest usually yields something interesting, a deer or owl, but I had not intended to find this glowing insect. June 2020, Nebraska

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In spite of the heat and poor air quality, Chicagoans spent the day enjoying themselves on Lake Michigan. June 2025, Illinois

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In the early months of the Pandemic, I tried to find beauty in small things. July 2020, Nebraska

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If you jumped into a time machine and traveled back to before European colonization of the Midwestern US, there’s a high chance that the place you’d end up would look something like this. July 2025, Illinois

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Searching for sandhill cranes in the prairie yielded some unexpected results. April 2025, Nebraska