The state flower at sunset on the Middle Loup River in Custer County through.

Spider sitting in a web and waiting at sunset in Custer County.

The morning sun bursting its glow from beyond the trees giving a sense of warmth and shining its magnificent color that drapes over the tall grass carrying drops of dew among them.

Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge

Scotts Bluff National Monument, September 2024

View from Scotts Bluff National Monument, September 2024

Watching the sun come up in the Sandhills of Thomas County.

Windmill in the Sandhills plains of Thomas County.

Toadstool Geological Park, September 2024

State Champion Ponderosa Pine, Gilbert-Baker Wildlife Management Area, September 2024

An abandoned road in Thomas County through the Sandhills.

Sunken Gardens, Lincoln, August 2024

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, July 2024

Keith County, East of Paxton, sunset with Buck!

Goldenrod patch near the Middle Loup River.

Omaha skyline as seen from Fontenelle Forest.

Middle Loup River, northern Custer County

Keith County, East of Paxton, Looking North at a summer storm 2024.

A horned lizard sitting in the warm sun at Toadstool Geologic Park.

A light fog hovers over the still water at Lake Cunningham adding mystery and tranquility to the landscape. In the distance the trees lead to an opening that hints to an unknown destination.

A bison takes a stroll after having some water at the wildlife safari park. Ashland, NE

Keith County Nebraska. East of Paxton, on the South Platte River, Spring, 2024.

a Bee Fly flying between flowers in Toadstool Geologic Park

One of our many adventures this past year was the Super/Harvest moon. Although it was quite windy we did get to get a good look at it from the top of a hill in Knox County Ne.

A Sharp-tailed Grouse in the grass during the mating season at Nebraska National Forest at Halsey, early May 2024.

This photo was taken this year on my way back from the Rowe Sanctuary located at Kearney, NE. This Sandhill crane trio were exploring the corn fields in search of food, they had just flown from the Platte river.

The first time we've ever been able to see the lights really well just so happened to be on a week night, staying up until one in the morning to play under the borealis was an almost unreal experience that we will never forget. NE-84 Knox County NE

A winter sun casting its orange glow through the bare branches giving color and a feel or warmth to a normally bleak winter day.

Photo was taken January 2024 at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Fort Calhoun, NE.

These flowers were found in the Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland.

Sunflower near Elkhorn City

Knox county Nebraska, an absolutely humongous Mantis was spotted by my 3 year old daughter. The big guy seemed to be contemplating quite a bit by the waters edge.

Old cabin located west Nebraska off Interstate 80.

This photo shows a gravel filled road, leading your eye to a single majestic tree that stands tall amongst the vibrant sky as it casts its serene, dreamlike colors over the landscape.

Photo was taken at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Fort Calhoun, NE.

While looking for a spot to see the super moon/harvest moon I snapped this picture just before crossing the Verdigre bridge.

This fuzzy little spider makes small repairs to it's web in my backyard in Hastings, Nebraska.

Juvenile deer foraging in the snow, near the Niobrara River/ Valentine, in February.

Female Racoon in April located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bald Eagle at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, Ne

Deer near the Niobrara River/ Valentine, in February.

Snake River Falls in mid-October 2024

Turkey near the Niobrara River/ Valentine, in February.

This past summer I got to watch this little wax wing grow up on my front porch. It was a bitter sweet day when it flew off but seeing it grow from a small fuzzy ball of feathers to a beautiful bird was a wonderful experience. My family affectionately called it Walter.

Mist settles on a sunflower at the Nature Conservancy in Nebraska Platte River Prairies.

Great blue heron showing its beauty on some rocks by the water in Crofton, Nebraska.

Bald eagle near the Niobrara River/ Valentine, in February.

Opening day for deer rifle. On the walk in I was following my son up an embankment first thing in the morning right as the sun was hitting the ridge. I took a quick pause to snap this photo and now it is one of my favorites. Knox county Nebraska

Verbena in a summer day by Grand Island.

Tortoise spotted Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, NE

This photo captures a wintry downtown scene with a snow-dusted sidewalk that is lined with trees wrapped in bright holiday lights. Light snow blows through the air, adding a cozy, festive atmosphere to the cityscape. Tall city buildings, including the Omaha World-Herald and the WoodmenLife building, but it's the First National Bank Tower that stands the tallest shining bright light from its spire.

This photo was taken January 2023 in downtown Omaha, NE.

A misty morning drive through the Nature Conservancy in Nebraska Platte River Prairies north of Prosser provided ample opportunities for interesting photography. Beads of moisture cling to each bristle of this Foxtail grass.

Crane spotted in the Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, NE