If you are looking for something to do next Wednesday (26 August), join me and some other nature photography buffs at the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy's Peterson Natural Area for a photography outing. This is not a formal workshop, but rather an informal chance to get
together and take photographs with other nature lovers. It's a great
opportunity to learn what techniques and equipment other photographers
use to get their shots. Participants are invited to share some of their
photos on the CWC's social media pages where a winning photograph will be selected. This is also a good
opportunity to learn more about some of the wildflowers that are
currently blooming. This event is free, but participants are asked to
register here so we know how many people to expect. If anyone in the Mt. Pleasant area would like to go, but lacks a ride, let me know and I may be able to provide one.
Peterson Natural Area is located in Mecosta County near the intersections of Angling Road and 180th Avenue. The property is approximately 79 acres in size and consists mainly of former farm field with small areas of woodland. A stream runs through the center of the property. Peterson Natural Area is a great place to see (and photograph) some of our spectacular late-summer wildflowers.
Here are a couple photographs that I took at Peterson during a trip last August.
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| Apple tree, Joe-pye Weed, and goldenrod |
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| Joe-pye Weed |
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| Turtlehead |
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| Horsemint or Dotted Monarda |
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| Katydid on Joe-pye Weed |
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| Cut-leaf Coneflower and Joe-pye Weed |
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