Brought To Light

Sometimes light catches something just right, revealing hidden details. This is the first drum I ever made from scratch–with the help of a deer, of course.

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My “Lost” Relative

My “Lost” Relative

I found this tintype in an old family album. But there was no information about him.

What I’ve learned so far is he’s wearing a Berden’s sharpshooter frock coat. The three chevrons on each sleeve with the white star in the middle denote that he was a Sargeant Major in the second? division. The Eighth Corps had no official insignia but the men adopted the 6-sided star by the summer of 1864. The Yellow stripe on each sleeve designated 5 years calvary service in the Civil war.

After a day of internet search, I have not been able to find his belt buckle or the symbols on his forage cap. Although, now that I think about it, the two dots are probably numbers. I’m still trying to figure out what the boat looking thing below them is. If anyone out there can help me with where to look for his name or the meaning of the above, I would appreciate it!

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Happy New Year!

The neighbors. (look past the obvious)

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Fungus Among Us

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Sunset

It would not be appreciated,

if you were not with me

to enjoy it.

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An Impressionistic view of the Lakeshore at Indian Camp Creek Park

Image was cropped and rotated. No other special effects added.

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Ephemeral

Rarely,

the time of day

the position of the forest leaves and trees

and the light of the rising sun

passing through something man-made

combine to create art

by happenstance,

that is . . .

ephemeral.

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Light and Dark

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Natural Light

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Natural Light

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