I still don't have a lot of stories to go with these photos; I'm just an avid photographer always looking for unique and interesting shots. Most are nature and urban decay. Here are some recent ones from

Been to the local conservatory 1-2 times a week but my last visit was my first shooting in HDR. Hope to visit again soon!

After a long stretch of subzero temps, a thaw came for a few days and a lot of the ice and snow began to melt away. Then we had one very odd day of weather - the high temperature for the day was at midnight,

There's a bridge near my work that I usually pass under rather than over in the hopes of seeing a passing train. I like the bleak contrast of shooting them in the winter - the naked tree branches, snow,

Playing around with smartphone camera apps....]]

It's been a long stretch of subzero temps in Minnesota, USA, with highs for the day hovering (at best) around 0 degrees fahrenheit.

I wish I had more time to hunt thru old silhouette photos, but I'll just share this one I took last winter of an interesting sculpture I walked by in a park.

I took so many flower photos last summer that it's really hard to choose... so I picked a flower that I rarely see in Minnesota. I found them in one particular garden on one of my many walks to the river.

When the weather drops well below zero, I certainly take less photos outdoors... I just have to be quick with my camera before my fingers freeze!

I love taking photos of my two cats at home - but the other day I played with more settings than usual. Slim is 15 this year but as youthful as ever.

We have had quite the cold snap in Minnesota, USA, but I have found sanctuary in our local conservatory.

Yet again, when the weather turns, creativity turns indoors -

When the weather turns, my creativity turns home.

(original photography) I am in love with this sanctuary! !

(original photography)

I've always struggled with creativity in the winter - nearly all my history with photography has been outdoors - however this year I've looked elsewhere for inspiration - a lot of it at home, but - also