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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.

 

Bo Mackison

Seeded Earth Studio LLC

Madison, Wisconsin

Monthly Archives: January 2008

Please, Belize…

01*31*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** nature ** photography ** winter

…share some of your sun. I’ve been sharing tropical photos most of the week. Now back to reality for awhile.
This blog brings you another weather bulletin. In case you’re curious, people in Wisconsin tend to be quite preoccupied with their weather. -6˚F today, -38˚F wind chill. The weathermen refer to this as “Bitterly cold. ...

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montucky - I like the photo but not the sub-zero stuff. We were supposed to have that today, but it ended up at 37º. (It's not an exact science.) I love that tree!01/30/2008 - 7:00 pm

bookbabie - There's a kind of spooky or sad feeling to that shot, very good. Of course, it could also be my own SAD settling in, we've had a very gray winter in MI with skies just like that:)01/31/2008 - 8:16 am

Gandalf - Nice photo but a bit depressing. Not enough snow. I am a bit of a contrarian on the snow issue.01/31/2008 - 8:58 am

kukimarie - beautiful,in its own way, I am more for the tropical, check my pics if you want a little dose of sunshine01/31/2008 - 3:16 pm

gypsy-heart - I like this photo but would prefer to dwell in the rain forest. As I told you I feel guilty for complaining about the "cold weather" here...it is 65 degress here now. :) Of course, in August when it is 99 and humid like a rain forest remind me that i do love it here!01/31/2008 - 5:24 pm

Nicole - No Photo for me :( I guess my Internet provider is acting up :S Sniff...... I like the cold for a short while. The crispy, fresh one. But then I need warmth again ;)01/31/2008 - 8:57 pm

barbara - montucky ~ can't trust the weather for anything! bookbabie ~ I haven't seen the sun in weeks, either. Ugh! I may never take a pic of a blue sky again... kukiemarie ~ yes, the tropics do have their strong points gypsy ~ it is ONLY cold if it's below freezing, no make that below zero. :-) Nicole ~ I'm a big fan of the 4 seasons, even if I c/o the weather ALL the time.02/05/2008 - 9:09 am

ankush - beautiful snapshot of frozen nature02/06/2008 - 6:40 pm

Nicole - Now I can see the picture - Internet is back - yeah :D (But with it also some blogs disapeared out of my Google reader - argh)02/07/2008 - 11:30 am

Rain Forest Flora

01*30*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** nature ** photography ** poetry ** travel

Green is greener and grander in a rain forest.
A Central American rain forest located 30 miles south of Belize City in Belize

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Robin - This is gorgeous, Barbara. And exactly what I needed to see today to warm me up a little. :)01/30/2008 - 10:45 am

Gandalf - sharp contrast with snow & ice outside my office window.01/30/2008 - 1:22 pm

Bernie Kasper - The greens are so vivid in this, great work :)01/30/2008 - 3:14 pm

ladypercy - I love the light coming through the leaves, the effect is really cool. Amanda01/30/2008 - 9:55 pm

amuirin - Wow, yes it is. That is like the definition of green. The quintessential green underlay to all things green.02/04/2008 - 11:10 am

lucie field - the backlighting is fantastic. absolutely beautiful03/13/2008 - 11:18 pm

Capitol Square

01*29*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** architecture ** photography ** winter

Wisconsin State Capitol Building
on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison.
The building is a geographical one-of-a-kind. It’s the only Capitol Building to be built on an isthmus in the world.
Does everyone remember what an isthmus is from 5th grade geography? Hmmm. I didn’t think so.

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HeyJules - Barbara, this is really a wonderful photo! Is it a true black and white or am I imagining it because of the snow and the contrast level? It's stunning either way.01/29/2008 - 8:08 am

barbara - Jules: black and white, thanks for the comment. Photography is so meaning-making when others appreciate.01/29/2008 - 8:13 am

amuirin - What a grand old affair, that building is. And you frame it perfectly with the ice and the dark, handsome trees.01/29/2008 - 2:33 pm

Gandolf - I do know what an isthmus is.01/29/2008 - 4:32 pm

gypsy-heart - I love black and white photos, and this one is wonderful!01/29/2008 - 4:38 pm

ladypercy - *I* know what an Isthmus is. *nods* I love the contrast between the snow and the trees. Great Shot.01/29/2008 - 7:19 pm

mon@rch - Such an amazing shot! WOW01/29/2008 - 8:55 pm

montucky - That's really pretty! The contrasts are great, yet the shading of the building stands out.01/29/2008 - 11:59 pm

Bernie Kasper - Very nice Barb, the contrast between the snow and trees is really amazing, this is a perfect subject for a b&w conversion, well done :)01/30/2008 - 3:18 pm

kayodeok - Very beautiful; lovely composition and treatment as well02/05/2008 - 12:45 pm

iris - Do you live in Madison or are you just visiting? How I envy you if you do :p, what a lovely sight! Love the monochromatic look, it's dramatic and perfect for winter landscapes :) (Thank you so much for your comment, I'd have thanked you sooner but exams kept really busy.)02/05/2008 - 8:11 pm

ankush - nice composition02/06/2008 - 6:40 pm

Little Boxes on the Main Street

01*28*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** architecture ** photography ** travel

Main Street in Nassau, the Bahamas.
“Little boxes on the ‘main street.’
Little boxes made of ticky-tacky,
Little boxes, little boxes,
Little boxes, all the same.
There’s a green one and a pink one
And a blue one, “brightly painted ones”
And they’re all made out of ticky-tacky
And they all look just the same.”
lyrics by Malvina Reynolds (1960)

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HeyJules - Oh, I had all but forgotten those beautiful little houses. Thanks for the memories...01/28/2008 - 11:05 am

Robin - I love the colors. :)01/28/2008 - 11:18 am

mon@rch - I agree with robin, love the colors !01/28/2008 - 8:45 pm

Laurie - I love the colors! They are so cute!01/29/2008 - 8:01 am

Photo Buffet - What a gorgeous catch! This building looks like a dollhouse. Love the colors!01/29/2008 - 12:33 pm

barbara - Thanks for the comments. The islands do certainly dress in more festive wear than where I live.01/29/2008 - 12:59 pm

amuirin - I had to laugh at how perfectly the lyrics went with the picture. Looks like both Tillamook and certain parts of San Francisco.01/29/2008 - 2:35 pm

Bernie Kasper - Wonderful image Barb, the colors are beautiful in this :)01/30/2008 - 3:20 pm

Melissa - I love the colors and the design on these buildings!!!!02/05/2008 - 4:43 pm

ankush - beautiful composition and colors02/06/2008 - 6:41 pm

Sunday Morning Windows

01*27*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** architecture ** photography ** travel

Some see these beauties every Sunday morning. Others of us have to be satisfied with a photograph. Christchurch Cathedral, a short walk from Nassau’s Main Street, is a haven from typical tourist fare. The original Gothic structure was built in 1861. Besides its beautiful stained glass windows, it has embedded stone memorials and...

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Aiyana - Just beautiful! Aiyana01/27/2008 - 10:50 am

kml - They are beautiful!01/27/2008 - 11:37 am

montucky - How beautiful! I'm glad you took your camera on that trip!01/27/2008 - 11:40 am

Mark - That is a stonker of a picture, stain glass can be quite hard if the light is too strong but that one is just right.It looks like the light is good as the rest of the pictures have a nice quality to them. Cheers Mark01/27/2008 - 12:19 pm

bookbabie - Very nice:)01/27/2008 - 3:01 pm

mon@rch - wonderful colors!01/27/2008 - 9:26 pm

tomwhelan - Excellent exposure and detail - looks great. I've never been to the Bahamas... has to be better than New England in January!01/27/2008 - 9:32 pm

HeyJules - Blow me away! You did a great job getting the colors and lighting just perfect. Fabulous!01/28/2008 - 11:06 am

barbara - Thanks for the comments. I'm always so happy when someone stops to leave a message. Montucky: I'm glad I lugged my camera too. Just don't talk about it with my family! :-) Tom: Better than Wisconsin in January, too. Mark, Jules: I think the lighting was luck, but I'm glad luck is in my pocket some of the time.01/29/2008 - 1:05 pm

ankush - beautiful windows, nice shot. hmmm curious how this would look after applying some perspective correction in ps? either way, nicely done!02/06/2008 - 6:43 pm

barbara - Ankush: Thanks for all your comments. Glad you're back. As far as perspective in ps, sorry your talent and knowledge are way beyond mine. If I ever get Photoshop, maybe I'll catch up - or at least get a bit closer!02/06/2008 - 7:11 pm

Port Town

01*26*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** architecture ** photography ** travel

Port of Nassau in the Bahamas
Sunny and in the 70s
January 3, 2008

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visuallens - You always have an eye on beautiful landscape wherever you go.01/26/2008 - 12:36 am

burstmode - I prefer this to the prior one, the snowy one...I can feel the wonderful, sultry air.01/26/2008 - 8:09 am

Nicole - This is gorgeous! Postcard perfect!01/26/2008 - 11:51 pm

gypsy-heart - I love this image. The blues of water and sky are exquisite, and the birds connecting the two between city and clouds is perfect!01/27/2008 - 11:25 am

Snow Plow

01*25*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** nature ** photography ** winter

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Once a valuable piece of equipment, this field...

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fotokew - that's more like it! :) at least we are closer to spring now. great shot01/25/2008 - 7:08 am

Gandolf - Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Let it snow, beautiful snow until the Beast of Spring steals our snowy blanket. It's pretty hard to ski on mud & in the rain.01/25/2008 - 8:59 am

HeyJules - Crappy weather. Gorgeous Black and white. Better than crappy weather and a CRAPPY black and white, right?01/25/2008 - 9:44 am

Robin - It's a beautiful picture. Still and all, I know what you mean. I think I'd enjoy anything above freezing right now.01/25/2008 - 11:14 am

organicsyes - Welcome home:)01/25/2008 - 11:41 am

Jim - I like that. Because of the snow on everything, the plow's shape emerged over the first seconds I looked at it, as if the plow were decloaking.01/25/2008 - 1:29 pm

Bernie Kasper - Great shot Barbara the snow adds a great touch to a interesting subject, very nice :)01/25/2008 - 1:29 pm

montucky - That's simply a great shot! It would be good even without the snow.01/25/2008 - 5:58 pm

gypsy-heart - The photo is beautiful..but I cannot imagine living in such cold. I "almost" feel guilty because I am complaining about the 50 degree weather here! I have never lived out of Florida so I guess it is to be expected!01/25/2008 - 6:50 pm

jpt - it's like that shadow-writing i used to do. why are the pics not automatically resizing?01/25/2008 - 8:12 pm

nouveaufauves - Piognant image. It brings a little tear to my eye. Your have such a sensitive blog. I think you are my kind of people. I love the title...The Seeded Earth. It speaks volumes.01/26/2008 - 9:53 pm

mon@rch - Snow for sure slows down the farming work!! Great shot and love how you framed this!01/27/2008 - 9:28 pm

Avenue of the Palms

01*24*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** nature ** photography ** quotations ** travel

“There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth…not finishing the journey, and not starting.” Buddha
Let’s take a walk.

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fotokew - you are torturing me!! LOL! lovely shot! I am so ready for summer!01/24/2008 - 9:35 am

Gandolf - Looks like an inviting walk01/24/2008 - 10:05 am

Robin - This looks so warm and inviting. I want to set out on the path right now. :)01/24/2008 - 11:47 am

amuirin - Lets!01/24/2008 - 2:28 pm

Laurie - I would love to be traveling down that path right about now. It looks warm and inviting.01/25/2008 - 7:56 am

HeyJules - Fabulous shot! Look at those colors!!!01/25/2008 - 9:43 am

Bernie Kasper - This is beautiful so warm and inviting, love to be there right now :)01/25/2008 - 1:31 pm

jpt - prickly lollipops. makes me thirsty01/25/2008 - 8:14 pm

Storm Deck

01*23*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** nature ** photography ** travel

The Lido Deck on the cruise ship Carnival Glory, usually filled with sun-starved Northerners enjoying the Caribbean heat, stands empty awaiting a change in the weather.
January 2, 2008

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fotokew - is it summer yet?01/23/2008 - 8:20 am

Gandolf - looks less than inviting01/23/2008 - 9:06 am

Anna Surface - That is a awesome shot! I like how the lines run and contrast with the clouds above. What are those bulb/balloon looking things? I haven't been on a cruise ship. Neat. I agree with what fotokew asked: "Is it summer yet?" I long for warm days!!!!! ~Anna01/24/2008 - 8:14 am

Alto2 - Hi, I'm a friend of Robin's from Bountiful Healing and Bogs of Ohio. I read the interchange about feet and sandals over there and came by to say hi. I really appreciate your and Robin's photography and quotes together. Very pithy. I particularly like this shot of the empty cruise ship, aside from the juxtaposition of the linear fabric against the railings and deck, it speaks volumes about the far-reaching effects of the current economy. When Carnival can't fill its ships, something's really wrong.01/25/2008 - 6:38 am

jpt - stripey. reminds me of candy stripers01/25/2008 - 8:14 pm

ankush - beautiful shot! love the lines02/06/2008 - 6:43 pm

Piano Keys

01*21*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** photography ** travel

By the time you’ve had a few drinks in this bar, you will certainly be seeing red. When you’ve had enough singing and swaying, find the white door and you can escape the revelry with a walk along the deck and watch the ocean’s furious waves crash into the ship.
On this day, The Piano Bar...

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mon@rch - such amazing red colors! WOW01/21/2008 - 9:29 am

Laurie - Looks like a crazy place! Too bad about the rough seas.01/21/2008 - 11:35 am

rtd13 - Nice lines Barbara.... R(etc...)01/21/2008 - 11:51 am

HeyJules - Wow! What a fabulous shot! Man, am I glad I wasn't on a boat on that day. I'd have been heaving everywhere. (Sorry...TMI?)01/21/2008 - 12:48 pm

Eric - Really cool shot! I love all the lights and colors.01/21/2008 - 1:55 pm

montucky - Great shot! I don't want to think about the rough sea though.01/21/2008 - 7:24 pm

amuirin - Play it again, Sam... That is quite a room! I'm glad you captured it, the lines, the neon. Pretty awesome.01/21/2008 - 10:45 pm

jpt - a floating sopranos set01/25/2008 - 8:16 pm

jpt - sweet01/25/2008 - 8:17 pm

ankush - lovely!02/06/2008 - 6:46 pm