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    The Holz-Brücke in Frankenmuth, Michigan
    Mike
    • Aug 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Holz-Brücke in Frankenmuth, Michigan

    In the town of Frankenmuth there sits a bridge on the Cass River. That bridge is one of the most unique and beautifully constructed covered
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    Visiting Comerica Park for a Tigers game.
    Mike
    • Aug 12, 2019
    • 8 min

    Visiting Comerica Park for a Tigers game.

    I've always lived in the country. Growing up I loved watching baseball on TV. I always wanted to see a real MLB game, but there was a pro...
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    The Tall Ships celebration in Bay City, Michigan. (Part 2, The main event.)
    Mike
    • Jul 24, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Tall Ships celebration in Bay City, Michigan. (Part 2, The main event.)

    To enter the gates for the tall ships cost $10 per person for a wristband. However, for an additional $10, or $20 total, you could also get
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    The Tall Ships celebration in Bay City, Michigan. (Part 1, watching the ships arrive.)
    Mike
    • Jul 23, 2019
    • 4 min

    The Tall Ships celebration in Bay City, Michigan. (Part 1, watching the ships arrive.)

    Every three years in the city of Bay City, Michigan, a very special nautical event happens. "Tall ships," are defined as large, traditional
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    Visiting the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy, Minnesota.
    Mike
    • Jun 3, 2019
    • 3 min

    Visiting the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy, Minnesota.

    the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy, Minnesota is a very interesting place. It's got a lot of historical significance from the ...
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    Exploring and photographing the Market Street Mall in Marshall Minnesota.
    Mike
    • May 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    Exploring and photographing the Market Street Mall in Marshall Minnesota.

    As you can see, a few business still cling to this place. Customers were almost nonexistent. Music echoed through the building as if it w...
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    Urban exploring in Rock Rapids.
    Mike
    • May 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    Urban exploring in Rock Rapids.

    It's not very often that you can do urban exploration legally. Most people who are into exploring old buildings do so illegally. I've bee...
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    Why paying to enter the zoo is the right thing to do.
    Mike
    • Apr 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    Why paying to enter the zoo is the right thing to do.

    This post is the result of having heard several small time photographers and Instagram "influencers" (they were under 1000 subs) complain...
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    Jumping into skydiving photography at Skydive Adventures in Luverne Minnesota.
    Mike
    • Apr 21, 2019
    • 3 min

    Jumping into skydiving photography at Skydive Adventures in Luverne Minnesota.

    Luverne Minnesota sits at the very southwestern corner of the state. Slightly further southwest is the Luverne municipal airport, known a...
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     How to choose the right camera for your child so they can learn photography.
    Mike
    • Apr 17, 2019
    • 7 min

    How to choose the right camera for your child so they can learn photography.

    When I use the term ‘young child’, what I mean is child under about the age of 14. Anyone from about 14-19 I’d define as being clearly a ...
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    We are now(again) trained weather spotters.
    Mike
    • Apr 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    We are now(again) trained weather spotters.

    On April 9th Caitlyn and I(Mike). Attended a weather spotting class at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa. This class is s...
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    Film isn't forever! why you need to digitize and how to protect your memories.
    Mike
    • Apr 9, 2019
    • 3 min

    Film isn't forever! why you need to digitize and how to protect your memories.

    You've heard it said, "take a picture, it'll last longer." For a long time that was true, in fact we have photos well over a hundred year...
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    Hunting peeps the way God intended.
    Mike
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Hunting peeps the way God intended.

    Peeps Rabbits are some of the most bloodthirsty and viscous creatures in existence. They hunt in packs and use sheer numbers to overwhelm...
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    We attended the Gitchie Girl Uncovered book signing and pie social in Inwood.
    Mike
    • Mar 31, 2019
    • 3 min

    We attended the Gitchie Girl Uncovered book signing and pie social in Inwood.

    On March 21st we attended a presentation and book signing at Our Saviours Lutheran Church near Inwood, Iowa. This was accompanied by an u...
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    Review of the Minolta Maxxum Qtsi 35mm camera.
    Mike
    • Mar 26, 2019
    • 6 min

    Review of the Minolta Maxxum Qtsi 35mm camera.

    The Minolta Maxxum Qtsi is an interesting specimen of SLR goodness. Now if you remember our review of the Olympus IS-10 you would also re...
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    Setting up for the Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show
    Mike
    • Mar 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    Setting up for the Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show

    There's stuff happening at the Multi-cultural Center of Sioux Falls this weekend. The Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show happens on the...
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    Flooding starts for Rock Rapids, Iowa
    Mike
    • Mar 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    Flooding starts for Rock Rapids, Iowa

    As of march 14th 2019 this article is current. A perfect storm of sorts is brewing over the Tristate area. Heavy snows fell and were quic...
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    Slade's Drive in  of Rock Rapids, Iowa opens for their 2019 season, and we were customer #1
    Mike
    • Mar 13, 2019
    • 1 min

    Slade's Drive in of Rock Rapids, Iowa opens for their 2019 season, and we were customer #1

    Slade's Drive in opened their 2019 season to a rainy and dreary day. That weather didn't stop us from going to photograph the event. If a...
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    What the rule of thirds is and when to break it.
    Mike
    • Mar 9, 2019
    • 7 min

    What the rule of thirds is and when to break it.

    The rule of thirds is a very important element of good composition not just in photography but in all visual arts. The idea behind this r...
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    An honest review of the Altura Photo  Fisheye Wide Angle Lens and macro lens.
    Mike
    • Feb 26, 2019
    • 4 min

    An honest review of the Altura Photo Fisheye Wide Angle Lens and macro lens.

    Note: We are not affiliated in any way with Altura Photo. We paid full price for this product to test it and are not being paid for this ...
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