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.
montucky - Dogwoods are so beautiful. I sure wish we had them here!04/28/2008 - 10:03 am
Robin - I love dogwoods. These are beautiful shots, Bo. :)
Our dogwoods are not blooming yet, but should be soon.04/28/2008 - 1:44 pm
HeyJules - My dogwood died a few years back and I miss it so much! This makes me want to run out and buy a new one...04/28/2008 - 2:15 pm
Nicole - Lovely Spring colors!
Thanks for bringing me some Spring :)!04/29/2008 - 12:15 am
Bo - montucky ~ I took these shots about 300 miles south of my current home. I'm thinking of bringing a bare root up and babying it to see if it would grow. We are zone 4 and not rally hardy enough, but it's worth a try.
Robin ~ they were a big part of my childhood - we had a big Dogwood Festival every year.
Jules ~ never to late... :-)
Nicole ~ ah, but you have sun. I drove through snow on my way home yesterday!04/29/2008 - 11:27 am
Bernie Kasper - We have lots of dogwoods here and they are a beautiful tree, great shot Bo !!04/29/2008 - 11:54 am
ankush - beautiful shots, the sky works very well against the colored flowers04/29/2008 - 4:46 pm
Gandalf - The shadow play on the petals is magnificant. I also love that contrast of the pink with the blue sky.04/29/2008 - 5:35 pm
aullori - Your first shot took my breath away. No kidding. I've noticed in a lot of your work - you play with skies... bright blue with little or no distraction in them; simplicity. Breathtaking!!!04/30/2008 - 1:21 am
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
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
naturespaintbox - This is a stunning photograph as is your blog - a real pleasure to visit.
Kind regards and a Merry Christmas to you and your family
Lesley (nature's paint box)12/20/2007 - 6:09 am
suz - I think this one is divine...like you stepped into a dream with your camera in hand!
I think the 100 image challenge is an excellent idea!
~~Namaste'12/20/2007 - 8:43 am
thequietway - Nice. I really like the texture in the lower left...the weeds against the snow. Beautiful.12/20/2007 - 9:50 am
Susan - Just beautiful...love the clouds!
susan12/20/2007 - 1:57 pm
barbara - Thanks for al the kind comments. It is rather like a dream, Lesley. And the clouds are my favorite part.12/21/2007 - 9:30 am
Aiyana - I love this photo. It is very special.
Aiyana12/21/2007 - 2:38 pm
wildstorm - Excellent!12/22/2007 - 1:31 pm
Wim van Es - Hi Barbara,
Thank's again for visiting my site.
This image is really great! Also your inspiring thoughts/writings/ poems.
Merry Christmas!
Wim van Es, The Netherlands
www.wimvanes.wordpress.com12/24/2007 - 6:53 pm
Caught in golden grass
As red oak leaf drifts to earth
Seeks freedom of wind
Photographed on November 10, 2007 at Owen Conservation Park in Madison, Wisconsin.
Heather Blakey - I am so pleased to see your seeded earth flourishing. What a wonderfully rich garden you have growing here. It is a thing of beauty Barbara.11/13/2007 - 3:26 pm
barbara - Truddle: Thanks. Now that I've read your lovely description of the drifter in a sea, I'm tempted to 're-arrange' my haiku's words.
Robin and Aiyana: Thank you for your comments.
Heather: Glad you enjoyed the blog and thanks for your lovely comments. Come visit again.11/14/2007 - 9:10 am
Metal monkey kings
Arms curved, crowns atop their heads
Downtown protectors.
This gate was seen in downtown Indianapolis, found across the street from Monument Circle and Indiana’s State Capitol Building. I call it the monkey king gate. Can you make out the monkey’s face with it’s arms curved around his head and the crown atop...
One Way - Love these patterns; the nice tight crop really shows it off well. I must admit I didn't see the monkey until I read your commentary ;-)11/12/2007 - 9:25 am
barbara - Thanks, everyone. I was pretty amazed that little monkey popped out. I think he slipped me a wink and a sly smile.11/12/2007 - 2:11 pm
At the forest’s edge
An acorn has taken fruit
Four leaves, an oak tree.
This fledgling oak tree found at Owens Conservation Park in Madison, Wisconsin in late October.
Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit http://feverishthoughts.com/garden/2006/06/23/green-thumb-sunday for more information.
Aiyana - Very nice photo and haiku. Sure can tell it's fall in your area. Happy GTS,
Aiyana11/04/2007 - 11:08 am
kml - Beautiful haiku and photo to go with it!11/04/2007 - 3:24 pm
blueblue - You take amazing photos...what a wonderful ability to 'see' things that might otherwise be missed.11/04/2007 - 8:00 pm
mon@rch - Love the colors and perfectly framed! Bravo!11/04/2007 - 8:30 pm
Chigiy - Great fall picture. Lovely little tree.11/05/2007 - 12:05 am
fluffywelshsheep - i really like your photos you included :) keep up the good work11/05/2007 - 2:41 pm
barbara - To all: Thank you for the comments.
Aiyana and Kml: The haiku is th last bit of fun for me.11/06/2007 - 5:03 am
Gandalf - Why's everyone looking at this post? It's a very striking photo, but hey there's no snow. What gives? :)04/02/2008 - 1:53 pm
Bo - Gandalf ~ you really have got to let go of this snow fixation. Think golf or fishing... anything but snow! We have had enough snow.
If you are going through snow withdrawal, go through the December through March Archives and enjoy all that white stuff. Brrr! But don't expect any more snow shots on Seeded Earth until at least November.
Now hush! :-)04/02/2008 - 3:07 pm
Gandalf - all right - no snow for now.04/03/2008 - 7:09 am
Deep blue lake trapping
Reflection in calm waters
Double yellow orbs
Just after sunrise on a calm mid-October morning at Indian Lake County Park in Dane County, Wisconsin
barbara - thank you for the nice comment! I love your double yellow shot! the reflection is perfect!
have a great day!
julia10/27/2007 - 6:18 pm
connetta - I always love the reflections in water. this one is perfect..10/27/2007 - 8:17 pm
aullori - I'm captivated by reflections in the water and this is a really pretty one. nice shot. I love love love how "deep" you made the water.. or how the weight of the photo is actually on the water giving the perception of depth. Nice touch.10/27/2007 - 10:21 pm
barbara - Thanka Julia and Connettay
aulloiri Thanks for your comment. I intended to make the water look "deep" bt the placement of the landscape. but I didn't think about the effects on depth perception. I usually don't know what I'm technically doing with the composition, I really need to find a nearby class or a set of instructional articles. I rather frame what I like and sometimes I like what I get.10/28/2007 - 12:30 am
MrBrownThumb - Hi Barbara,
That is one great photo. I love the composition that you used in it.10/28/2007 - 3:22 pm
ankush - wow Barbara, i love this one! very nicely done.10/29/2007 - 4:04 pm
Yellow maple leaves
Crunching and browning on road
Stone wall gently curves
A perfect late October day for a road trip to Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo, Wisconsin. Autumn color is at peak and yellows and oranges stretch from forest floor to sky along North Shore Drive
Lavender scallops
Fungus many layers deep
Gift on walking trail.
This inspiring surprise of nature was found on a path along the Black Earth Creek, a trout stream near Madison, Wisconsin. ( A magnificent stream!) Taken just before sunset on October 21, 2007. I’ve misplaced my fungus ID book, so if anyone knows the name...
Mark - Barbara,
I always refer to these as turkey tails. But they are definitely from the polypore fungus group. Thanks for stopping by my blog to comment.10/23/2007 - 5:59 pm
barbara - Thanks for the ID, Mark. I still haven't found my ID book, so it's a trip to the book store for me. Any reason to go is a good reason.10/24/2007 - 2:26 am
Scott Smith - Great texture and color. Nice find.10/24/2007 - 10:48 am
nouveaufauves - Good shot. I think the texture makes a great composition. It is actually stirring to me. A good theme for this time of year too. I would never have thought of it as a subject. Thank you.10/25/2007 - 7:23 pm
barbara - Scott and Sandra, Thanks for the comments. I loved the texture, too. When I poked at it, it was fuzzy and spongy.10/25/2007 - 11:10 pm
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