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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: August 2008

Summer is Browning

08*31*2008 Posted in Olympus E-3 ** Wisconsin ** autumn ** macro ** nature ** photography ** summer

Out and about this Labor Day weekend, always seems like this is the last weekend of summer, though the calendar insists otherwise. But studying the prairie signs on this morning’s hike, everything looks very fall-ish. Seeds are turning dark and scattering, the asters are beginning to show purple, berries are ripening, and the leaves are...

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Laurie - This is graceful and pretty. We are getting into my favorite time of year. From Sept to November is just such a great time.08/31/2008 - 11:55 pm

Amelia - Brown already, just started blooming daffodils a little while ago. Didn't it?09/02/2008 - 5:55 pm

ybonesy - I noticed on the comments you made while I was in Vietnam that you were talking about the changing season. It seemed so early from where I was (hot, humid) but now that I'm back to 5,000 feet above sea level, yeah, I can feel it too.09/02/2008 - 7:45 pm

Gandalf - I love the fall, but I will be sad to see Summer exit.09/03/2008 - 6:57 am

Simply Marigolds

08*30*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E-3 ** Wisconsin ** macro ** nature ** photography ** summer

…sweet and snappy. And filled with pure beauty. And in autumn’s brighter colors, too.

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Anna Surface - Beautiful in contrasting, outlined colors! I love the smell of marigolds. :)08/30/2008 - 7:30 am

pixellens - This is really colorful. I love this flower08/30/2008 - 9:59 am

montucky - Simple and pure; a fitting description.08/30/2008 - 10:19 am

Preston Surface - Love the flaming colors. I can almost smell the marigolds and I do love their smell.08/31/2008 - 7:12 am

Robin - Beautiful. :)08/31/2008 - 8:47 am

Marcie - Perfectly simple. Love it!08/31/2008 - 9:34 am

Aiyana - Lovely photo. Marigolds are like roses. You can't get a bad photo! Aiyana08/31/2008 - 5:27 pm

Amelia - Superb colors.09/02/2008 - 5:56 pm

Gandalf - Wonderfully rich colors.09/03/2008 - 6:56 am

The View from Harbor 550

08*29*2008 Posted in Milwaukee WI ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** architecture ** photography ** summer ** travel

This lovely brick patio is right on the edge of Lake Michigan. We visited the Harbor 550 on an early morning, but I want to return for an evening visit so I can sit around the brick fireplaces, which are strategically placed along the shoreline, and look out over Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s lakefront.
Delicious!

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sam - really a breath taking view.. just loving it!!08/29/2008 - 10:06 pm

montucky - That really is a beautiful scene, Bo!08/29/2008 - 10:46 pm

visuallens - Bo! Nice and beautiful view to relax in front of the lake...08/30/2008 - 12:16 pm

Amelia - This would be a great lace to sit by a fire and have a snack. What a view too.09/02/2008 - 5:56 pm

Gandalf - Is this really Milwaukee? Wow.09/03/2008 - 6:55 am

"Biscuit" Amaranth

08*28*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** nature ** photography ** summer

This ‘Biscuit’ Amaranth was just one of thousands of plants on display at the University of Wisconsin – West Madison Agricultural Research Station as they held their Annual Field Day. Trial fields of annuals, perennials, native grasses, vegetables and fruits were on display. Gardening tips and problem shooting were provided by the Master Gardeners of...

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Anna Surface - Wow! You sure do have a lot of nice places to visit in and around Madison. I sure would enjoy the gardens! I really like this shot of Amaranth. It reminds me somewhat of millet. I like the deep rich colors and patterns. :)08/29/2008 - 5:49 am

Laurie - Fascinating plant.08/29/2008 - 9:52 am

Robin - What a cool looking plant! Great shot, Bo. Ditto what Anna said. :)08/29/2008 - 9:57 am

Marcie - Really unusual. Love the color contrasts..and how they fill the frame.08/29/2008 - 12:46 pm

organicsyes - I love the word "biscut" cool plant!08/29/2008 - 1:58 pm

visuallens - Bo! You must have lots of photos taken in this West Madison Agricultural Research Station. This ‘Biscuit’ Amaranth is really different and the name too.08/30/2008 - 12:08 pm

amuirin - I can't figure out why they call it that. The color, maybe?09/01/2008 - 4:36 pm

Bo - If my biscuits are this deep color of brown, it usually means they've baked too long. I haven't a single idea why they would have picked such a name, but I'll see if I come across any clues with a bit if research.09/02/2008 - 5:22 am

Bo - Amuirin, I did my homework and here is a quote right out of some Japanese study. "Biscuit using amaranth as raw material of the confectionery in which egg, milk and soybean as allergen are removed.Amaranth supplements the reduction of nutritional value by removing egg and milk, it has the taste which does not hurt good taste, and it was adopted as it had low possibility of becoming allergen." The source is http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/199913/000019991399A0254420.php.09/02/2008 - 6:21 am

Amelia - The biscuts sound very odd eating.09/02/2008 - 5:57 pm

Gandalf - wonderful contrast.09/03/2008 - 6:54 am

The Law Troll

08*27*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** nature ** photography ** summer ** travel

The older Law School building at Northwestern University’s downtown campus has an interior courtyard, full of benches, flowers, mother ducks and their ducklings in spring, and…the law troll. He’s a charming fellow who greets everyone as they enter the outdoor garden.  He has a stern look, but he seems to take a lot of ribbing...

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Gaye Johnson - This 'law troll' has real class..love it!08/30/2008 - 10:37 am

amuirin - My what a big head you have, sir...09/01/2008 - 4:37 pm

Amelia - He looks pretty stern. Do I have to pay to cross his bridge?09/02/2008 - 5:58 pm

Gandalf - Awesome - I love it.09/03/2008 - 6:53 am

rvewong - Do they really call him a "Troll". If so, that's more self deprecating humor than than I've ever noticed in a lawyer.09/09/2008 - 4:09 pm

The Calling – A Point of Debate

08*25*2008 Posted in Milwaukee WI ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** architecture ** photography ** travel

Another one of my visits to Milwaukee produced some photos of one of the cities’ main and oldest streets, Wisconsin Avenue. This huge sculpture is at the top of the street near Lake Michigan, and across the street from the Milwaukee Art Museum.  When it was erected by American sculptor Mark di Suvero in 1982,...

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Marcie - Very strong image. Love the graphic quality. Nice!08/27/2008 - 11:43 am

Amelia - Great bit of orange. I love it.08/28/2008 - 9:07 am

Anna Surface - I like the strong orange burst, and I enjoyed the photo above as well as the other photos full view. Art is always a good debate. :)08/28/2008 - 9:41 am

Robin - I like this image. Very nice. I also enjoyed being able to see the full views. I agree with you -- debating art is a good thing. :)08/28/2008 - 10:57 am

Gandalf - Very interesting debate. The discussion is one of the reasons for art.08/28/2008 - 3:01 pm

Amelia - I like the reflection and the strong orange.09/06/2008 - 11:59 am

Riding a Harley

08*24*2008 Posted in Milwaukee WI ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** photography ** summer ** travel

Milwaukee is readying itself for the descent of 500,000 Harly-Davidson bikers, all coming to town this Thursday through Sunday for the company’s 105th Anniversary party. Yes, the city will nearly double in size in a matter of days as half a million Harleys and their riders come together in one big demonstration of enthusiasm/love for...

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montucky - That's quite a crowd! And here I thought they were all riding around in western Montana!08/25/2008 - 8:35 pm

Laurie - I bet it will be pretty noisy! Cool POV for this photo.08/25/2008 - 11:49 pm

Nicole - Now, I hope you have some seriously good ear plugs ;) I like Harleys, but they are way too loud for my taste. Neat statue.08/26/2008 - 3:32 am

Bo - No problem, Nicole. My ears are safe. I live 80 miles from Milwaukee, so I'm thinking I won't hear even the tiniest of rumbles - except for when the bikers pass through Madison on their way to the Cream City.08/26/2008 - 6:57 am

Robin - I wonder what it says about me that lately when I visit your blog "beer" comes to mind. lol! I hope you get lots of good photos of the gathering of bikers. I just missed a bike rally opportunity in Harrisburg back in June.08/26/2008 - 10:14 am

Marcie - Great image! For a moment - I thought it was real. FUN!!!!08/26/2008 - 11:51 am

Gandalf - Hey beer sounds like a great idea. The biker in the statue looks like he's ready to catch one.08/28/2008 - 2:59 pm

Gaye Johnson - What a good picture of a very interesting sculpture. Did you stay for the bikers' convention? Great photo ops if you did stay.08/30/2008 - 10:41 am

Amelia - I love cycles. Nothing like burning across open roads on a Harley.09/06/2008 - 11:59 am

rvewong - That statues image is in complete opposition to the typical Harley rider image and consequently much more appealing to my taste.09/09/2008 - 4:11 pm

Red Dancing Skirt

08*23*2008 Posted in Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** nature ** photography ** summer

So you were maybe expecting a lovely dancer, draped dramatically in red. Here she is – a beautiful garden flower posturing in a rather fanciful flare.
Ever had the kind of week you don’t ever want to think about again? A week that evoked a sweep of emotions you’d rather not repeat in this lifetime?  A...

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rlovison - Wow, what a beautiful image Bo. Glad to hear you solved your "big problem". :)08/23/2008 - 6:28 am

Anna Surface - Oh, I just had one of those weeks, and it was a whooper! It feels good to breathe deep and move on. Wonderful that you got flowers and chocolate... that is a cheerer upper. Beautiful capture of the flowers... They are gorgeous. :)08/23/2008 - 7:27 am

Gandalf - Wonderful description that captures the essence of the photo.08/23/2008 - 8:58 am

Robin - Sounds like you should put on a red skirt and do a little dancing yourself, to celebrate. :) Beautiful image, Bo. I'm glad you rounded that proverbial corner. Very nice that there were flowers and chocolate waiting on the other side. Lucky you.08/23/2008 - 10:43 am

Marcie - Perfect title for this image. Sounds like a wild week. Glad it ended well!! And - love how you've captured the red 'skirts'. Excellent!08/23/2008 - 3:17 pm

gypsy-heart - Lovely Bo...all of your latest images are. I especially love the black-eyed Susans. They grow wild here too, and they always make me feel happy. I am glad you resolved everything. Flowers and chocolate are a perfect way to celebrate! Hmm...maybe my door bell will ring soon. hee, hee I doubt it though..still storming a little here, but much, much better. Tropical depression Fay is finally moving on!08/23/2008 - 8:14 pm

Aiyana - Beautiful photo. This is a new flower to me and I love it! Aiyana08/24/2008 - 5:43 am

amuirin - These glimpses into other people's worlds, they make me curious. I wonder what your week entailed- but then, it sounds like stuff best not dwelt on. I'm glad it ended with flowers and candy and such a beautiful, vivid photograph.09/01/2008 - 4:39 pm

Balloonflowers

08*22*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** nature ** photography ** poetry ** summer

This softly focused flower photo seems to capture the spirit of this flower for me. Soft and beguiling. The balloonflower, named after a balloon because the unopned flower looks like a tiny inflated balloon.
I wrote a poem, kinda clutzy, last summer about this flower.

Flower Balloon
garden plants, tightly closed bud,
blues burst forth, flower as the balloon...

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Gandalf - You capture such detail of the flower in this shot. It's great. Your poem strikes a chord. Very interestng, very personal perhaps?08/22/2008 - 9:36 am

montucky - That's a beauty and an excellent photo too. There is a similarity to the Harebells that we have around here.08/22/2008 - 10:35 am

Robin - I don't think I've ever seen a balloonflower. They're gorgeous, as is your capture of them. I like your poem, too. :)08/22/2008 - 1:22 pm

Bo - Hey, gandalf. All poetry is personal to the poet, whether it is or isn't. :-)08/22/2008 - 1:51 pm

Bo - montucky - we have harebells too. this balloonflower has blossoms about twice the size of the harebells, so it does make a really awesome show. Robin - I'll try to get a shot of the balloon of the flower. If you've never seen this flower, the closed balloonflower is pretty cool to see. Like a tiny hot air balloon in a way - all puffy.08/22/2008 - 1:53 pm

Black-Eyed Susans

08*21*2008 Posted in Madison ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** nature ** photography ** summer

Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there.  ~ Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia, 1732
I think Thomas Fuller made a very true observation.
Since it is raining, with some much needed rain, thought I would post some sweet Susans from my backyard garden. A touch of sunshine in these ladies, no matter how inclement the...

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montucky - Beautiful, and all the more so because of the rain, I think.08/21/2008 - 7:36 pm

Robin - Lovely shot, Bo. Isn't it wonderful the way these beauties brighten up a rainy day?08/21/2008 - 10:14 pm

Marcie - Love how they fill the frame. There is something so 'summer' about them.08/22/2008 - 7:32 am

Anonymous - A sunny, fresh burst of colour and an awesome photograph. Thanks for your recent encouragement re."Lean on Me" and I hope all is well with you Bo.08/22/2008 - 8:18 am

Anna Surface - How beautiful! Sunny and bright and happy! Very nice capture how these flowers are so sharp and fill the frame. :)08/22/2008 - 8:28 am

Laurie - This is so pretty. My black eyed Susans didn't look that good this year.08/22/2008 - 9:08 am

Gandalf - Beautiful image. It does indeed feel like summer.08/22/2008 - 9:33 am

visuallens - Beautiful flower picture with Black-Eyed..Susans08/25/2008 - 11:45 am

Bo - Thanks, all. Susans really are an all round favorite, aren't they?08/28/2008 - 8:55 am