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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: November 2008

Apache Plume

11*30*2008 Posted in National Parks ** Olympus E-3 ** autumn ** nature ** photography ** travel ** wildflowers

The Apache Plume is a true desert plant, found in all four southwestern United States’ desert regions – Sonoran, Chihuahuan, Mojave, and Great Basin. Though it has white, five petaled flowers (very much like the wild rose I see throughout the Midwest) the true fascination I have with this plant comes from its thick, wild,...

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suehenryphotography - Bad hair day. Perfect description!12/01/2008 - 7:01 pm

Anna Surface - Neat, glowy and pink strands in its frazzled way. :)12/02/2008 - 7:32 am

Gandalf - This reminds me of rice noodles. (It must be getting close to lunch time.) I love the shot.12/02/2008 - 10:04 am

Amelia - That is sure a wild wildflower!!!12/02/2008 - 9:40 pm

Robin - I have to agree with you about desert stuff. I hope to get out to some desert somewhere in the next year. I think the Apache Plume has better hair than I do. ;) Very cool shot, Bo. I like the way the strands almost look electric.12/04/2008 - 1:20 pm

From a Spider's Web

11*29*2008 Posted in Olympus E-3 ** autumn ** nature ** photography ** quotations ** travel

The artist is a receptacle for the emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.   ~~  Pablo Picasso

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suehenryphotography - Such an interesting web capture. The DOF is WONDERFUL; bringing the web itself so nicely in focus and throwing beautiful bokeh about. The image and quote make for a very, very nice way to start my morning.12/01/2008 - 6:51 am

organicsyes - lovely...I so enjoy the spiders and their webs. Susan12/01/2008 - 10:00 am

Marcie - WOW! Exquisite detail. Absolutely beautiful..and I do love the accompanying quote.12/01/2008 - 10:57 am

Anna Surface - I like this perspective of the spider web. Great capture! :)12/01/2008 - 12:43 pm

eyeswideopened@RAW-Shooter - interesting view! this web seems to be cut off on the right side...12/01/2008 - 1:51 pm

Bo - Eyes wide open... I took the web at sunrise, and I was in the bottom of a canyon, so sunlight had only reached to that point. I liked the effect of the web rather suspended.12/01/2008 - 2:15 pm

montucky - Nice shot! I enjoy the artwork that spiders do!12/01/2008 - 2:47 pm

ybonesy - Wow, really cool capture! Oh my, just amazing how the light lights up that one section. Good eye.12/01/2008 - 8:34 pm

Gandalf - Ah "...what tangled webs we weave..." This one isn't tangled,but i've wanted to use this snipit of a quote foa a long time.:) This is a beautiful shot. The web seems suspended in space.12/02/2008 - 10:03 am

Amelia - It does look suspended, with just the light holding it in the air.12/02/2008 - 9:41 pm

gypsy-heart - Loved all your latest images, but I REALLY love this one..it is exquisite!! Thank you for sharing your world!12/07/2008 - 10:01 pm

Do You See What I Didn't?

11*28*2008 Posted in Olympus E-3 ** nature ** photography ** travel

I had to photograph most of Monument Valley while being held a car-captive-passenger by a wild driver intent on making camp before dark. It was my fault – I designated a fair number of miles to travel on the day we left Arches National Park in Utah, never anticipating that once we crossed into Arizona,...

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rlovison - Beautiful capture Bo.11/28/2008 - 6:19 am

montucky - Either you or your camera has great instincts! That turned out great!11/28/2008 - 9:22 am

gypsy-heart - This is gorgeous, and what a nice surprise to find the corral, when you saw your image later! I agree what a view!! I hope you had a wonderful TG Day!11/28/2008 - 11:27 am

Ron in L.A. - Very nice Bo. Great textures. R(etc... )11/28/2008 - 11:42 am

Gandalf - I'm fascinated by the way boulders and gravel fan out a the base of the bluff. very interesting shot.11/28/2008 - 12:43 pm

Robin - Wonderful capture, Bo. How nice to find the corral! I always enjoy finding those little extras when I finally get to see my photos on the bigger screen of the monitor.11/28/2008 - 3:32 pm

Marcie - Don't think you could have done any better if you'd set up camp and waited for this particular moment to happen. Stunning image. The surprise is always in the details!!!11/28/2008 - 4:32 pm

Deborah Carr - My first visit here. Wonderful catch. I remember this corral and butte. Fortunately for me, when I visited Monument Valley, I was with a patient driver who pulled over whenever I gasped (as a result literally dozens of photos, but regretfully, none with a moon!). We visited just before dusk, so the long shadows of the day enhanced the ruby rock.11/28/2008 - 5:45 pm

Norm - Hard to believe you managed to get such a sharp, clear shot when travelling at speed. Destined to be, I suppose. Absolutely beautiful.11/28/2008 - 9:56 pm

Bo - Helps that I have a really fast camera and that I can shoot at high ISO and without too much noise (unwanted grain). It is pretty great to get decent photos moving fast, at least some of the time.11/29/2008 - 8:24 am

areacodes - congrats mom... can't wait to see your pictures in print11/29/2008 - 4:30 pm

Laurie - Well it is a beautiful shot here for certain.11/30/2008 - 1:48 am

Amelia - At least you weren't driving and shooting photos, like some people I know.12/02/2008 - 9:43 pm

Be Thankful…

11*27*2008 Posted in Olympus E-3 ** Wisconsin ** autumn ** life lessons ** photography

…that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something.
This gives you an opportunity for learning.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
These are the times in which you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations.
They are opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for new challenges.
They will...

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Aiyana - Lovely, thought provoking poem and a perfect photo to go along with it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Aiyana11/26/2008 - 6:51 pm

quinncreative - Sounds exactly right. May your gravy be smooth, even if life is a bit lumpy.11/26/2008 - 10:22 pm

Marcie - What a perfect poem for today!!! Love the 'indian' corn...and all its colors. Wishing you a happy one. :-)11/27/2008 - 7:38 am

rlovison - Happy Thanksgiving Bo! One of many things I'm thankful for is our fireplace and the place in front of it is where I plan to be lying along with our cat after Thanksgiving dinner. :)11/27/2008 - 8:04 am

QuoinMonkey - Happy Thanksgiving, Bo. The poem and photograph are beautiful. I was just thinking this morning how it's the challenges that help me to grow, that make me a better person. Your poem says it beautifully. Grateful for you and your beautiful photographs that you share with the world.11/27/2008 - 10:44 am

montucky - Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Bo! (I love that photo!)11/27/2008 - 10:48 am

Gandalf - I'd echo your observations. Very nice.11/28/2008 - 12:40 pm

Norm - Great composition and colour. Hope you don't mind but I copied the poem to reflect on and pass on to friends. It's a great perspective piece.11/28/2008 - 9:59 pm

Bo - By all means, share. I think it's a great message.11/29/2008 - 8:28 am

suehenryphotography - Even AFTER the holidays, the sentiment and image are so nice. Belated Happy Thanksgiving to you.11/30/2008 - 8:16 pm

Amelia - I like the photo a lot and the quote is certainly thought provoking.12/02/2008 - 9:43 pm

Taking a Time Out

11*26*2008 Posted in Door County WI ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** life lessons ** nature ** photography

I am prepared for the craziness that will soon descend on my typically quiet home. Usually there are only two of us to make a mess, take a shower, fix a meal, get a little out of sorts. Today and tomorrow there will be 16 people, adults and teenagers, filling every nook and sleeping in...

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Gandalf - There would be a lot more people in those chairs if someone had brought a cooler of the LFB beers from your prior post. Too bad, no planning ahead. This looks like a nice spot to have a fine beer, rest, talk and enjoy the day.11/26/2008 - 8:52 am

Laurie - Love those chairs. They look as though they were put there just exactly for the purpose you described. We are having 14 here, luckily no one has to stay overnight though so I can relax about that a little. Try to enjoy the chaos of a full house of Loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!11/26/2008 - 10:59 am

Marcie - Those chairs look very peaceful and inviting..and an excellent place to escape when life gets too chaotic over these next few days.. We - too - are in the midst of kids returning home...more. Happy Thanksgiving!!!11/26/2008 - 2:42 pm

Anna Surface - Nice chairs, and oh so nice place to sit and just be. Happy Thanksgiving, Bo, to you and yours. :)11/26/2008 - 3:03 pm

ybonesy - I think it's OK to check stats in the middle of Thanksgiving Day dinner. I mean, they are official and they're numbers, so it's not like you're running off to do something airy. Best to you tomorrow, Bo. Hope no one needs that washing machine!! (Or, laundromats are actually good getaway places, too.)11/26/2008 - 4:55 pm

Amelia - So did you look at your stats while everyone washed the dishes or sneak during dinner? :-)12/02/2008 - 9:44 pm

Drink Green Beer the Whole Year Long

11*25*2008 Posted in Milwaukee WI ** Olympus E 510 ** Wisconsin ** photography ** travel

The City of Milwaukee has a heritage of brewing great beers.  While many of the old names have faded, the Lakefront Brewery has grown and is adding to Milwaukee’s proud tradition. And to add a little extra color to their beer, Lakefront Brewery is a participating business in the Travel Green Wisconsin program, a state...

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Beer reviews - Lakefront has some pretty good brews. I've had their snake chaser stuff.11/25/2008 - 2:44 pm

Robin - I'll add it to my list. :)11/25/2008 - 2:46 pm

montucky - Sounds good... I could use one about now!11/25/2008 - 8:49 pm

Marcie - Wonderful piece of wall art! And - will definitely put Milwaukee on my 'list'!!!!11/26/2008 - 7:01 am

Gandalf - This absolutely one your most outstanding posts ever. Wonderful topic (and very important I might add), great pictures and story. I think I need to pay a call to Milwaukee some time soon to check out these dudes. :)11/26/2008 - 8:49 am

Amelia - That is great factory art.12/02/2008 - 9:45 pm

Desert Tree at Dusk

11*24*2008 Posted in National Parks ** Olympus E-3 ** autumn ** nature ** photography ** travel

While the snow flies here in Wisconsin, instantly turning my world into whites and grays, I am bringing to mind the warmth of the desert – the oranges, yellows, and pinks – and the cooling breezes that wash over the earth when the sun sets. I give thanks for the memories.
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montucky - That is spectacular, Bo! How well I remember scenes like that!11/24/2008 - 9:51 am

Joanna Young - This is beautiful Bo - though the starkness of the branches silhouetted against the sky has a wintry feel about it too11/24/2008 - 9:56 am

bookbabie - Perfectly framed:)11/24/2008 - 10:17 am

rlovison - Gorgeous silhouette!11/24/2008 - 12:27 pm

Robin - Wow. This is amazing. Very beautiful capture, Bo.11/24/2008 - 3:07 pm

suehenryphotography - Perfectly composed silhouette! Beautiful!11/24/2008 - 4:00 pm

Marcie - Stunning! Love the form of the silhouetted trees..and I have to admit that it is nice to see such warm colors at this time of year!11/24/2008 - 4:12 pm

Gandalf - I love the colors. They remind me of beautiful rich beers.11/25/2008 - 8:02 am

gypsy-heart - All of your latest photos are great...I especially love this photo, Bo! Beautiful work..as usual! :)11/25/2008 - 9:30 pm

Anna Surface - Beautiful memories and a beautiful capture of the color and silhouetted tree. :)11/26/2008 - 3:01 pm

ybonesy - Gorgeous, gorgeous. And I love the shape of that tree. It seems so full and whole.11/26/2008 - 4:53 pm

ankush vimawala - beautiful silhouette!11/26/2008 - 5:29 pm

Amelia - It is kind of a spooky photo with the tree all withered and with Halloween colors too.12/02/2008 - 9:46 pm

Giving Thanks to the Trees

11*22*2008 Posted in National Parks ** Olympus E-3 ** nature ** photography ** travel

Many people, other than the authors, contribute to the making of a book, from the first person who had the bright idea of alphabetic writing through the invention of the movable type to the lumberjack who felled the trees that were pulped for printing. It is not customary to acknowledge the trees themselves, though their...

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suehenryphotography - Thanks for the reminder - I'm guilty of not thinking about trees while reading my favorite books. I DO, however, feel like I've lost a good friend every time a tree is cut down. It's especially painful when trees are cut down thoughtlessly and to simply be able to pour more concrete! UGH!11/22/2008 - 9:41 am

Joanna Young - Bo, that is a beautiful thought. I wonder if the gift that the trees have given is part of the reason we love books so much?11/22/2008 - 1:35 pm

Robin - I never thought of it that way, and probably should have since it seems so obvious now. Thank you for the reminder. Every time I pick up a book I'll thank the trees.11/22/2008 - 3:00 pm

Laurie - Nice composition. The detail is really interesting here.11/22/2008 - 7:01 pm

rlovison - Beautiful shot Bo. I like the movement created by the grain of the wood.11/23/2008 - 6:03 am

Marcie - Fantastic detail. And - yes - we should be thankful for everything in our lives. Trees have stories too!11/23/2008 - 2:40 pm

lady.percy - I love the textures in this picture! Nice work!11/23/2008 - 6:55 pm

visuallens - Great photo! I am sorry to say beside making books, the newspapers are using tons and tons of new prints too. That's why the trees are heavily cutting down and causing concern by the NGOs.11/24/2008 - 1:16 am

Gandalf - Thought provoking quote. The Giving Tree(s) are out there (but perhaps not quite as voluntary as Shel Silverstein might cause us to believe). The grain and texture in your photo is eye catching. I'm drawn both to the middle and endless loops around it. By the way - no electrons were harmed by this message. :)11/25/2008 - 8:01 am

dinesh1201 - You've taken very great shots. Keep it up. Regards http://bigbracket.wordpress.com11/26/2008 - 2:00 am

rick mobbs - wood moving like water12/01/2008 - 4:32 am

La Conquistadora

11*21*2008 Posted in Olympus E-3 ** photography ** travel

The Chapel of La Conquistadora adjoins the large Basilica Cathedral of St. Francis of  Assisi near the Old Square in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The Chapel, built in 1714, houses La Conquistadora, the oldest Madonna in the United States.
The statue, carved of wood, was brought to the area by Franciscan Friars in 1625.

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Marcie - Every time I come here - I learn something new. Nice detail. She's the oldest madonna? WOW!11/21/2008 - 6:51 am

suehenryphotography - And, she's still looking good, Look at all that "bling!"11/21/2008 - 1:32 pm

bookbabie - Very cool, I'd love to visit Santa Fe someday:)11/21/2008 - 2:53 pm

Robin - Beautiful carving. Like your first commenter, I enjoy coming here for the photos as well as learning something new.11/21/2008 - 6:26 pm

quinncreative - What a wonderfully rich story she could tell!11/24/2008 - 4:51 pm

Gandalf - Very interesting picture and even more interesting name - La Conquistadora. Doesn't that mean conquest or dominance?11/25/2008 - 7:57 am

ybonesy - That does mean conquest, and she was the saint who the "conquistadores" venerated for the conquest of this part of the world. But you know, she's probably her own person. She might have given a bit of help to those who revolted. You never really know.11/26/2008 - 4:52 pm

Bo - Some refer to her as Our Lady of Peace now. I couldn't find out the history of the transition though, actually it was hard to find out much about the statue's history. Though I did read that she was stolen once. But the article ended with "see part 2 next month" so I have no clue how she was returned. She's worth a huge amount of money - lots of bling.11/28/2008 - 5:38 pm

Mysterious Scandinavian Carvings

11*20*2008 Posted in Door County WI ** Olympus E-3 ** Wisconsin ** photography ** travel

I have admired these wood carvings since I first visited Sister Bay, a town in Door County in the northeastern part of Wisconsin, more than three decades ago. There are at least six statues I have examined, each maybe 3 or 4 feet in height, each carved and painted and polished. When I first saw...

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Sue - Nope. I don't have any information to share. I can certainly see why you are so attracted to them and why you find them interesting. The cracks add so much character.11/20/2008 - 1:39 pm

Marcie - The detail in them is quite impressive..and the eyes do have a mesmerizing effect. Have no idea what they are..or what their history is. I can perfectly see what draws you to them. Thanks for sharing...11/20/2008 - 7:12 pm

Robin - I don't know a thing about them, but would be interested in seeing an update if you ever find out. They're great carvings, with or without the mystery. I can see why you're so interested in them.11/21/2008 - 6:24 pm

Anna Surface - Well, you pinged the Internet universe, so an answer will round about. Do these sit outside? What captures me about them are the eyes, and they each have a touch of spirit. Perhaps a bit of spirit from the carver who shared in the love of creation. :)11/24/2008 - 7:20 am

Bo - Anna, they sit outside in all kinds of weather only a short distance from the forces of Lake Michigan/Green Bay. So far, no clues. And yes, their eyes are what are the most amazing things about all these carvings. Robin, I'll be sure to post an update if any information turns up.11/24/2008 - 8:11 am

quinncreative - They have an air of friendliness about them, and lots of age. Would we could all age so well!11/24/2008 - 4:53 pm

ankush vimawala - interesting11/26/2008 - 5:31 pm