My grandmother gave me a Brownie camera when I was eight
years old, then proudly showed my photographs of her flowers to her Garden
Society. The joy I felt as a young child while taking photographs for others to
enjoy remains today, and it is this passion that keeps me immersed in
photography.
My husband and I moved to Wisconsin in the mid-1970s and,
on impulse, I borrowed a Pentax K-1000 to take my first photography course. I
later attended the Madison Area Technical College and Edgewood University in Madison
where I took both art and photography classes.
In 2007, I received a digital camera as a gift and the door
to photography opened wider than ever. My world shifted as I saw the
possibilities that could be created using a camera and lenses — infinite possibilities
to document the natural world, architecture, history, seeing everything with a
new perspective.
"Even the smallest of details became intensely
interesting. Maybe that's why I love photography. I try to capture what I see,
my own interpretation, not what someone else might see."
I also became a contributor to WisconsinNative.com, writing
and photographing for both the Wandering Wisconsin and Travel Green
features on the travel website through December, 2008. My photography has also
been published in regional magazines, national travel guides, and in a book on
Functional Architecture which was published in London in 2009.
Though I shoot in many genres, I most love the experience
of photographing the natural world. Nature grounds me. I can be myself --
in the forest, the mountains, the desert, or the prairie -- in solitude with
nature.
My hobby is now a career, as I write and photograph as a
freelancer as the principal of Seeded Earth Studio, LLC.
tirandofotos - niice!!
this remembered me the mr plow chapter of the simpsons!!
i like this b/w01/03/2008 - 7:44 am
amuirin - there's a beauty to the stark if you can catch it.
Nice catch.01/03/2008 - 1:46 pm
Ginni - I love this photo. It reminds me of being on my grandparents farm in Nebraska, when I was a kid.
Your photography is breath-taking!
Ginni01/05/2008 - 1:46 pm
Nicole - This is awesome!
Love your pictures too - so beautiful and calm!
Link is up as well ;)01/09/2008 - 8:05 pm
Aiyana - This is another great photo!
Aiyana12/30/2007 - 7:01 am
truddle - It is as if I can feel the crunch of the snow under my feet as I walk along this very road, alone in my thoughts - you have captured a moment in my heart. I wish to reach out and feel the dried grass as it brushes my legs as I walk by, my eyes fixed on the road ahead to a point in my destination.
Beautiful photo Barbara - it allows me to experience a moment that is not there. Thank you!12/30/2007 - 7:09 am
mon@rch - Wonderful colors in this shot!12/30/2007 - 7:18 pm
gypsy-heart - Once again you captured a mysterious mood..what lies beyond, deep in the mist? You paint with your lense.
Namaste'.12/30/2007 - 10:21 pm
HeyJules - Very nice. I love the shot of brown color against what looks to be a Black and White photo.12/31/2007 - 9:54 am
dianeschuller - I LOVE this photo. Yes, it's the contrast isn't it that really works. Beautiful and powerful all at once.
Diane at Sand to Glass01/02/2008 - 11:05 am
nouveaufauves - This appeals to me too. I really like it.02/02/2008 - 11:33 pm
I played with this photo to try and get a shot reminiscent of the old postcards in the 1940s and early 50s, and the technique worked pretty well as far as meeting that goal. I don’t know if it’s too much though.
Interior of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building
Madison WI
gypsy-heart - Well, I think it worked very well! Gives me the feel of an enchanted window..to the other side.
Namaste',
~gypsy-heart (aka suz).12/29/2007 - 9:37 am
mon@rch - I think it is great and very much looks like an old postcard! Bravo!12/29/2007 - 11:00 am
HeyJules - I think the overall effect is really nice but I'd love to see you try to tone down the light shining through the windows just a bit. I think if you could recoup a little of the detail in that area it would make a good shot really great.12/29/2007 - 8:08 pm
Oak trees hold tight to their leaves
refuse to acknowledge
the passing of autumn
and stand stalwart in the snow,
awaiting spring.
Owen Conservation Park
Madison WI
amuirin - How do you make photos look like paintings?
I've seen people do the opposite, but this is the second time. I think the Iowa one was the first.
This is obviously a mixed media, yeah. Leaves glued on, trees blunt edged at different levels...
but then I squint, and by jove... it's real.12/28/2007 - 12:32 am
aullori - great shot - I love how the light source was utilized here, very very creative. I primarily like the depth... how things get more and more hazy the further in the photograph you look. Nice work.12/28/2007 - 1:02 am
tirandofotos - ohh! nice!!!
brown and white..
i was writting you, and I forget about!
your post remember me to continue!
xD
have a nice dayy!!12/28/2007 - 9:19 am
rtd13 - Very nice capture Barbara...
R(etc...)12/28/2007 - 10:04 am
dianeschuller - Gorgeous. Where I live we can only grow the hardy Burr Oak. It too retains it's leaves but the deep cold (minus 20 to minus 30 and beyond) and strong winds eventually win. By the time the leaves drop they're brown, brittle, and well battered.
Diane, Sand to Glass12/28/2007 - 10:41 am
organicsyes - Hi Barbara,
Had to take a moment break of my "reading silence" to let you know I truly love your photos! Living in Michigan (close to WI) I see such similarities...you are caputring the essence of this time...I am inspired to get out the camera myself...actually, that would be a wonderful way for me to create and use my "open" time while not reading to explore the wonders of this beautiful land:)
Thanks for your continued inspiration!
Susan12/28/2007 - 12:50 pm
montucky - Very pretty! Surprising to see the leaves still on, but a beautiful effect!12/28/2007 - 7:53 pm
mon@rch - Our Oaks always seem to be the last to drop their leaves also! Great shot!12/28/2007 - 9:16 pm
nouveaufauves - Yes they do........ and everywhere, evidently from your comments. My lone water oak in my North Carolina yard still has a thin canopy of dry brown leaves.12/30/2007 - 2:08 am
muzik316 - I just love the contrast on this!01/11/2008 - 9:22 am
Sumedh - beautiful photograph!12/27/2007 - 6:26 am
Robin - Lovely macro. I like the golden color.12/27/2007 - 1:42 pm
tirandofotos - oh, nice capture!
I like your photos!
i add you to my siteboard12/27/2007 - 4:51 pm
aullori - curious was this a night shot? my favorite part really is that last drop coming off of the flower... I keep wondering what that would look like blown up. It seems like your focal point. I like it.12/28/2007 - 1:05 am
mon@rch - I love how these brown colors work with the black background! Bravo!12/28/2007 - 9:15 pm
davidlind - Lovely photo. And I like the sentiment too.12/29/2007 - 10:45 am
truddle - I love the depth of this picture, and the story it seems to tell.
This walk into the unknown - one most of us seem to be on.12/26/2007 - 9:22 am
HeyJules - Beautiful image Barbara! Wow...12/26/2007 - 9:31 am
jpt - spooky12/26/2007 - 10:11 am
jpt - composition nice and clean
you are finding your voice12/26/2007 - 10:15 am
Laurie - Wow! This is just breathtaking! What a wonderful atmosphere!
Happy Holidays to you!12/26/2007 - 11:39 am
Robin - I love this one, Barbara. Makes me want to set off on that path and see where it leads.12/26/2007 - 2:46 pm
mon@rch - such a stunning photo and love how you framed this! BRAVO12/26/2007 - 6:52 pm
montucky - I'll take that walk every time. So inviting!12/26/2007 - 8:11 pm
gypsy-heart - Now this is beautiful...very dream-like, and I really do want to step into it!
Happy New Year!
Namaste',
~~gypsy-heart (aka suz) :)12/26/2007 - 9:18 pm
barbara - Truddle ~ It is a walk we all take - some more graciously than others.
Robin and montucky ~ I'm ready to take off on a hike myself.
HeyJules, Lauri, Nouveaufauves ~ Thank you. Your comments make a difference.
Mon@rch ~ The framing just seemed right. Thank you.12/27/2007 - 6:49 am
aullori - perfect. can I say more???12/28/2007 - 1:03 am
dianeschuller - perfect use of curves, rule of thirds, and creativity! Intriguing.
Diane, Sand to Glass12/28/2007 - 10:46 am
naturespaintbox - Barbara, I simply love this photo as the others do and your site is truly wonderful. Thank you for your kind comments and I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year. I will create a link to your site on my blog if this is ok. Lesley12/29/2007 - 4:44 pm
sprittibee - Beautiful. I would love to stand there and feel the sand and smell the air... and let the grass touch the palms of my hands.01/09/2008 - 11:26 pm
This is south central Wisconsin. We are windy, foggy, snowy. Today relatives are arriving at my front door from New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago. Travel is iffy. Christmas is iffy. The presents are under the tree, the food is planned, the cookies are made, the beds are made, and the...
Sumedh - the tree looks nice :)12/23/2007 - 1:29 pm
Greta - It looks like you'll have a much whiter Christmas than we will here in Finland. Lucky you.:)
Thanks for the comment, btw.12/23/2007 - 5:25 pm
jpt - so idyllic12/23/2007 - 7:59 pm
Ginni - That photo looks like home to me! I live in western Illinois, in the Quad Cities and it's very cold and snowy here too.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that your family all arrive safely!
Cheers,
Ginni, freezing in Illinois12/23/2007 - 9:50 pm
truddle - Beautiful Barbara - this reminds me of my home from long ago, and the memories are delicious. Thank you for sharing this photo, and I hope your family has all arrived safe and sound.12/24/2007 - 9:04 am
barbara - Thanks for all the visits and comments. This was the epitomy of Christmas this year - baubly and snowy.12/27/2007 - 6:53 am
Snow fell throughout the winter wrapped city,
sweeping the streets and sidewalks, snowflakes dancing with the ice crystals.
All was white and wild.
Winter’s zenith.
In the depths of a darkened, shadowy building
the lamps glowed throughout the longest night. The lamps glowed.
barbara
Solstice. The longest night of the year. December 22 at 1:08 am was the mid-point...
archiearchive FCD - What a great set of lights combined with excellent composition. All those arches and doors to draw the eye into the photograph.12/22/2007 - 8:39 am
davidlind - You really do have a talent for discovering excellent arrangements in your photos. And the color is very good too. Have a wonderful holiday. And I look forward to seeing what you will come up with in the new year.12/22/2007 - 9:49 am
mon@rch - So glad that we are finally going to see more sunlight!12/22/2007 - 1:51 pm
organicsyes - Love the glowing lamps...and the arches. Beautiful. I, too, look forward to more light.
Thank you for your beautiful words and poems.
Warm thoughts to you,
Susan
http://www.organicsyes.wordpress.com12/22/2007 - 8:51 pm
montucky - Another very nice shot! I also celebrate the lengthening of the daylight.12/22/2007 - 10:49 pm
Bernie Kasper - Neat shot Barb, I am so glad we are heading in the other direction now, even though it will have no effect on the temp. Have a Merry Christmas as well.12/22/2007 - 11:19 pm
amuirin - The northern lights! I've always wanted to see those. Solstice is kinda special, huh.
Loved the words you paired with this picture.12/24/2007 - 2:00 am
nouveaufauves - We had a clear sky and a big full moon (or almost full) on the soltice here. It was just perfect. I love your recent photos. Thanks for these excellent images. We can follow your seasonal activities.12/26/2007 - 2:12 pm
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You never know what you’ll see around the next corner. Sometimes there’s just barely enough light to make things out, but those arches and 47 different colors of marble on every imaginable surface make for scrumptious eye candy.
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Antique lights fill the hallways of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building
Madison, WI
mon@rch - perfect example of the use of lighting with your photography! BRAVO12/21/2007 - 11:43 pm
aullori - That is really gorgeous photograph! Both my high school and my college were institutions filled with cool smooth marble and nothing relaxes me more - I can't even imagine going to the plastic colorful schools they make these days without simply being distracted. I would love to wander these halls you speak of and view the different colors of marble... that would be so delightful. (yes, this is envy you hear in the tone of this note)12/22/2007 - 12:43 am
suz - I think it has an Egyptian feel to it (which I love). You have a good "eye" for light & line!12/22/2007 - 9:48 pm
jeanabaena - nice arch! i love the lighting. :)12/23/2007 - 7:59 pm
Manda - Good work! I like how the light is on the arch12/23/2007 - 8:01 pm
amuirin - Something almost Grecian about this photo.
...oh (read comments) Egypt? Hm. I thought of the greek statues of learning holding up the lights.12/24/2007 - 2:04 am
bibliomom - On my visits to the capital (I'm from WI too) I always am prepared around every corner to see some figure of the past standing there. You describe it so well.12/27/2007 - 8:57 pm
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