The photo club I belong to went on a photo shoot at the Amana Colonies. I took a lot of photographs (really a lot) so choosing just 1 is impossible - so here are 3.
While walking out to the crash site in Clear Lake Iowa where Buddy Holly, Richard Valance and the Big Bopper were killed I saw a flash of orange in the grass. It was this little beetle (I still love my macro lens). (Click on the photo to view a larger image).
After graduating from High School in May 1969 and while attending College I received my draft notice for the U. S. Army. Not caring for the color green I chose to follow in my Uncle’s footsteps and I joined the U. S. Navy in January 1971...30 years later...