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The Storms in the Neighborhood

The Storms in the Neighborhood
On a hot summer’s evening while taking a walk through a soybean field, storm clouds were gathering. Storm clouds are one of the most unpredictable forms of nature. In an instant, these clouds can destroy crops or bring much needed moisture to support their growth. The landscape of angry looking clouds and the growing crops,...
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The Trail

The Trail
A friend confided in me that when he needed to think he always walked a portion of a trail along the river. He referred to these walks as his nature therapy session. I have never seen the area he described, but found a spot of my own. This trail is in a woods not far...
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Whooping Crane Visit

Whooping Crane Visit
Six whooping cranes made an unexpected stop at a swamp near my farm in southeast Nebraska. Five adults and one juvenile spent several days at the Father Hupp Wildlife Management area. Whooping cranes are the tallest birds in North America and are an endangered species. This image was captured from a public viewing area one...
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Windmill at Day’s End

Windmill at Day’s End
Wind power is not new. Long before engineers began to design today’s wind turbines, farmers and ranchers understood the benefit of wind power. As soon as the well was dug, the windmill would be constructed overhead to provide the power to bring water to the surface to fill outdoor tanks for livestock. In this image,...
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