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We take a lot of digital photos around the state that seem ordinary, until we get back to the office to study them, and research them. Quite often, it's a sweeping surprise how interesting their stories are.
Ed Marek, editor Wausau Whitewater --- not the toughest or the longest, but great for training
It's not a long stretch of white water, only 0.35 miles, and it's not the roughest white water you can find, classified as Class II-III, the lower end of difficult, but it is in downtown Wausau in Marathon County, and it is a great place for training --- training essential to white water rafting, kayaking, or even canoeing at higher levels --- It's known as Wausau Whitewater Park. I watched a training session and have some great photography. July 1, 2009. Go to story. Power guys respond to line down --- not a trivial challenge
We've all lost power in our homes, for a wide variety of reasons. Most of the time, we don't have a chance to see the power company crews go to work to repair what's wrong. I recently had the chance to do that after a tree fell on electrical wires in my residential neighborhood in Wausau, Marathon County. The force of the fallen tree on the wires snapped an electrical wire-telephone pole, our neighborhood lost power, and the "Power Guys" clicked into action. Luckily, it was a wonderful spring day. Try to imagine them doing all this in below zero temperatures and blinding snow! It was fun and uplifting to see these professionals at work, and I learned a lot. I'll walk you through what I saw. By Ed Marek, editor. May 22, 2009. Go to story. Let's have some fun: Have I discovered an unknown fort in Marathon County?
I recently ran across an old, dilapidated dairy farm complex in northeast Marathon County that I simply could not stay away from. I was surprised to see my fantasies blossom as I looked at the ruins and studied my photography. Given my imagination, I am wondering if in fact I have found a great, old, lost and unknown fort in Marathon County when no one else was looking! I'll walk you through my archeological discoveries! Flip on your imagination switch and come along for the ride. By Ed Marek. April 28, 2009. Go to story. Langlade's Ormsby Pond, a fascinating little place
It seems there is neat history one can bump into in the strangest most unexpected places in Wisconsin, and lots of fun things to see. I came upon a town that no longer exists named Ormsby, northwest of Antigo, on the West Branch of the Eau Claire River. There is a small dam here on private property that has created Ormsby Pond. I found and photographed some great water fowl here, and learned some neat history about the town, now called by some a "Ghost Town," though when I was there I saw nothing resembling even that. April 21, 2009. Go to story. Can you identify this winter visitor to Wausau?
This dude, or dudette, found a wonderful v-notch in our trees in the backyard and huddled right in there and blended almost perfectly with the tree, just a few feet from the bird feeder. Let's take a closer look.
Here's my close-up. This guy-girl is lodged perfectly in the crevice of the v-notch, naturally well camouflaged, with food easily accessible. Our guess is it is a male Common Redpoll (Carduelis Flammea). Tell me what you think.
I have created three portfolios in hard-bound book form with a handsome paper cover. I publish the portfolios in response to individual orders. This means they will be available in small quantities making them unique and valuable items in your collections, real conversation pieces for everyone’s enjoyment. A distinctive gift idea for someone special. Great for exchange students going abroad to give to their hosts.
You can buy nearly all photography shown on this web site. Most of it I produced. This boutique displays photos I've taken of which I am particularly proud. I work with Wausau Art & Framing, a first class framing group with whom I’ve been doing business for nearly five years. My recommendation for any of these shots is exhibit presentation. I am proud to highlight this photography for your consideration. Go to Wisconsin Photo Boutique |
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