A word about Frogs

Frogs are such a wonderful and important part of our eco-system that when researchers need to check the quality of life in a certain area, the first thing they will check is the frog population.  The unique thing about frogs is that they live both on land and in the water, therefore, a healthy frog population will indicate a healthy eco-system. Mutant frogs and a weak population will indicate toxins and other problems that will eventually affect all of us.

A quick photography tip for point n shoot cameras!

Learn how to turn your flash off... then do so. Most of the cameras today work better without a flash. If you are shooting in the green mode or the full auto, the camera will not allow you to turn it off. It will pick and choose when you are allowed to use the flash. If you put it in the "P" mode (Program), however, you will be able to make a few changes while still giving most of the control to the camera. In Program, you can turn your flash on and off when you want to. This isn't to say that you will never need a flash, but my suggestion is to try it without first, and then, if needed, add it back in to the mix. Happy shooting :D

The Back Road Ambler

    
The Back Road Ambler is more than a
weekly planner. It is a stroll through a
flower garden. It is a Sunday afternoon
eagle watching on the Mississippi, or a hike
in one of our great state parks. It is a
drive through the hills or a ride on the bike
path. It is the whiff of spring in the air and
the spotting of the first robin.
It is designed to take your hectic schedule
and unravel it down some local gravel lane.
It is a tribute to the back roads, the back
woods and the back forty of our provincial
Coulee Region. Contained within are over 55
photos from seven different photographers
who call this place home. These folks live,
work and play on both sides of the Upper
Mississippi.
The stunning imagery in this planner en-
compasses an entire year of seasonal
diversity. Throughout, it features both the
common and the unexpected; demonstrating
the beauty of our landscape and capturing
an essence that is more than passing through.
The planner covers the calendar year of 2012.

Interested in obtaining one or more copies of this local treasure?

Contact me at 608.582.4663 via text or call.
You can also email me at  veraguth@triwest.net.

Single copies will be $42 and will keep your money local in more than one way!