"Ghosts of the Cotton Gin"...

This cotton gin was built in the 1930's by Dick Hunt. While some farmers waited for their cotton, they would buy a 'soda pop' and candy from Mr. Hunt's store. You could buy a hamburger and coke for thirty cents.

Spending quiet time here gives you the feeling of immense history and culture from another time. At times, you can almost feel the presence of what once was.

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Heber Springs, Arkansas
Photo # IMG_1988-92bws.
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Snow backs"...

White-tailed deer pause as the snow begins to fall.  Mom (right) brings the kids out to experience the snow.

Central Arkansas.
Shot with vintage, manual focus Zeiss 300mm f/4.
Photo # F2500955cbws.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

"Tests of Time"...

Navajo Nation Reservation, Monument Valley, Arizona.
Photo # IM7_0811cbws.
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Sunset Flight"...

Two Canadian Geese fly to their roost at sunset. I was fortunate that I they were comfortable flying over me. I had just photographed this scene and had turned my back to walk and I heard them 'talking' to me, so I turned and was able to capture just a few frames as they flew over.

Beaverfork Lake, Conway, Arkansas.
Photo # F2500911b.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

 

"Spires and Rain"...

For me, this photograph could easily be the epitome of what you can experience in Monument Valley. You see open landscapes, impressive rock spires, you see constant changes in weather, and dramatic lighting.


Navajo Nation Reservation, Monument Valley, Arizona.
Photo # IM6aa_0261bw_cpr.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

 

"Wild Entanglement"...

Something immediately pulled me toward this tree. The more I looked, the more I could see. What may first catch your attention is the abundance of tempting vines hanging all around this tree. The crazy, stark branches may also catch your attention, but what you may not notice right away is that this is actually three trees joined at the ground (or likely one root that split into three trees).

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas.
Photo # F2500521-3bwb.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

 

"Great catch reflected"...

A Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) catches a small fish on the Arkansas river. You can see the minimal disruption of the water until the fish was caught.


Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas.
Photo # K07_5924cbw.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

 

"Circle of Life"...

Navajo Nation Reservation, Monument Valley, AZ.
Photo # IM7_0879bw2.
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Lions of the Canyons"...

You'll see me stating this quite often in my photographs of the Antelope Canyons, "There are faces personified in almost everything I see. Even as I viewed this scene through my viewfinder, I could see multiple faces extending from the canyon walls."  It may take a few moments, but if you look at this photograph long enough, you'll see a male lion and his mane on the left side of this photograph (facing right), along with what could be another to the right facing forward.  The canyons are special and I'm glad some are protected.

Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ.
Photo # K04_3108bws.
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Solitude"...

Winter fog settles behind this tree that has dropped most of it's leaves. The detail in the branches and remaining leaves of this tree has really set themselves off from the background of the fog on this winter landscape. If you look closely, you'll see a sand trap behind the tree with a fading flagstick on the green behind. I thought of many metaphors from this photograph including the 'seasons of golf', 'the quiet game', etc.  I'm sure you can think of your favorite interpretation as well. Hope you enjoy.

Fog, Hot Springs Country Club, Arkansas.
Photo # DSCF7864abws
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Family Time"...

A white-tailed deer (mom on far right) brings her kids to breakfast. Daughter is far left and son is center. It has been fun to photograph this family over the years.

Near Conway, Arkansas.
Photo # K07_5417-2a_16x9bws.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

 

"Taking Flight"...

A female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) takes flight during the snow storm.

Near Conway, Arkansas.
Photo # Kaa06_4284_16x9a.
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Nature's Stick Figures"...

I found this composition of reeds and their reflections in a small pond very interesting.

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas.
Photo # K06_1392bwsq2.
(c) Kelly Shipp