Mark Washburn Photography

A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.
— Albert Einstein

The Riverboats

Some seasons just end up with a theme to them. This summer was for the riverboats. They started … [Read More...]

Meanwhile…Here On Earth

How did we lose our sense of living here on Earth? How did we become so alienated and estranged from … [Read More...]

Hangin Around

The last few weeks here have been epic for Orioles. Lots of them are hanging around, gorging on … [Read More...]

Front Runner

The American Countess riverboat made it's first voyage through the area the other day. It was met … [Read More...]

Seasons Change

I think I could almost do without a calendar these days...at least for tracking the seasons. The … [Read More...]

The Photograph

The world moves fast, changing everything around us with each new day. The photograph is a gift that … [Read More...]

Swamp Creatures

If anyone ever wondered why Night Herons showed up at a marsh here in Iowa, you only need to look at … [Read More...]

Reflections

Looking back over the last year or so, it's obvious to me that birding can bring along a lot of good … [Read More...]

Diamond Break

The airshow in Kansas City was the first time I've had the chance to see the Blue Angels after they … [Read More...]

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