Ngorongoro Crater

Mt. Ngorongoro was the size of Mt. Kilamanjaro until it blew its top three million years ago, covering the Serengeti Plain with volcanic ash.  The mountain collapsed into itself leaving the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world.  The crater rim is 7,500' above sea level and 12 miles in diameter; 2,000' below, the wooded slopes give …

Santa Claus

Only eleven more days until Christmas, crunch time for preparations.  Long lists of things to do: finding a tree, hanging outdoor lights, shopping, Christmas decorations from the attic, new ornaments, discarding broken ornaments, poinsettias, gathering firewood, card-writing, eggnog, donations, setting mouse traps, travel arrangements, nativity scene, jumper cables, baking, special church services, traffic, parties, visitations, school holiday concerts, …

Birthday Boy

My grandson turns 14 today. We celebrated it last weekend by going fishing at his favorite water hole. He has become very adept at catching the first fish of the day as well as more than anyone else.   This large mouth bass was just ho-hum for him. If he continues to catch fish this big, he …

Iowa State Fair

I submitted four photos to the Iowa State Fair and two were selected to be displayed at the Fair's 75th Annual Photographic Salon.   About 4,000 entries were made from over 1,000 photographers from 20 states, but only 22% were selected to be displayed at the salon.. This is the photo I submitted in the People category, …