Well, we have the first EF5 tornado since 2013. Back in June in North Dakota, a tornado threw a train. Here is a link to the NWS page with the update. #Tornado #StormChaser #EF5 www.weather.gov/media/fgf/En...

Just gonna leave this here with no context.

I grabbed this image back in February at a protest in Madison. The sign remains even more true today. So far, every system that we had been hoping would stop some of the madness has either failed, or gone un-utilized. #StreetPhotography #ProtestPhoto #Activism #VoicesHeard #ChangeIsNow

📷 I’m taking a photo every day in October and need your help! Suggest a theme, idea, or concept for any day and watch it come to life. Let’s make October full of creativity and surprises! 👉 shawnrundbladephoto.com/october-phot... #PhotoADay #OctoberChallenge #CreativeCommunity

Alright, I NEED everyone's help. I am doing a little "streamlining" to my website. I need your help to pick my 10 best images from my current portfolio to cull things down and add a short blurb to each image. Take a peek here: shawnrundbladephoto.com/my-work/ [email protected]

The Badlands. Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the…

Stormy Badlands Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full…

The Stormy Badlands A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay. Get out there and make images!

I do love me some blueberries. These are some of the "Blue Crop" variety. I can assure you, they are tasty indeed. #Blueberries #NaturePhotography #FreshPick

In South Haven, MI, we caught the Friends Good Will sailing past the lighthouse. The light was harsh, but the real magic was my daughter’s joy seeing her first tall ship. ⛵#SouthHaven #TallShip #LakeMichigan

I’ve never gone to see a lighthouse before, but on my recent trip to Michigan, I saw my first. This is Big Red. Or officially Holland Harbor Light. shawnrundbladephoto.com/big-red/ #photography #lighthouse #bluehour

Twas a wonderful night for my first sunset over Lake Michigan. Photos of a lighthouse to come later.

#Photographers of BlueSky, I have a question. I'm getting ready to record a new podcast episode (and actually make an attempt at keeping it going). I'll be talking about G.A.S. and my work toward recovery. What experiences have you had with it, and what helped you out of it?

For some perspective: The recent earthquake off the coast of Russia has been revised to M8.8, which would tie the 2010 Chile and 1906 Ecuador quakes as the 6th strongest earthquake ever recorded. USGS source: www.usgs.gov/media/images...

Not every great photo needs an exotic subject. This is just a robin taking a bath — nothing rare, just a moment of everyday wonder. I think there’s magic in the ordinary, if we take a second to really look. #birdphotography #naturelovers #everydaymagic

If only Futurama was still running new episodes, I would hop on and yell: Good News everyone! Oh wait, I still can! My photography storefront is back online. Still adding things to it, but it's getting there. Take a peek. ShawnRundbladePhoto.com/shop

Doing some work behind the scenes and will be updating previously recorded podcasts. Then... I will be starting to record new ones again. Right now, you need to follow this link, I will be adding it back to the site once I get some new content recorded. shawnrundbladephoto.com/feed/podcast...

Thats an interesting headline for a story about solar flares…

Went storm chasing locally yesterday. So close to getting a tornado. Was a decent looking storm as well which is always nice. Take a peek. It felt like this was less than 100ft off the ground.

Well everyone, I did it. I decided to replace my handle on here with my name instead of "The Tie Dyed Wanderer". I am working to make a more cohesive social media presence for my photography. Sorry for the confusion it might cause.

Photography tip of the day: Don’t leave your lens cleaning solution bottle on the dash of your work van for multiple days and really hot sun

I’ve updated the “About Me” page on my website. Feel free to take a look if you want to know a tiny bit more about me. Then, wander over to the “Work With Me” page to see how I can help create images for your projects. shawnrundbladephoto.com/about-shawn/

If you happen to be in the Madison, WI area, that goes for me as well.

RIP United States. 1776-2025

I’ve started the planning and research phase of my largest photo project so far. 72 sites to document in some form. Clearly, this will take me a bit of time. I’ve got a solid start on planning, which will help me immensely.

Completely random thought: Mass Effect (the video game) needs to be a movie series. While not as sprawling as the MCU, it should be build with similar structure. A min of 3 movies would cover it and at least do it justice. But honestly more could be made. It’s an amazing universe and great story.

Found a face in the bark on a quiet fall hike. Just pareidolia? Maybe. Or maybe it’s the forest reminding us we’re only visitors here. I wrote more about the moment and what it meant to me #NaturePhotography #ForestSpirit #Pareidolia #Conservation

Since I did it again, and posted this at like 9 o’clock last night, here you go Fourth of July is coming up and lots of people want to take photos of fireworks, so here’s some super basics to get you started.

It's that time of year. The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so take a read to see what the bare minimum tools are, and some solid starting settings to capture some amazing images. shawnrundbladephoto.com/fireworks-ph... #FireworksPhotography #FireworksTips #PhotographyTips #CameraTips

You know, I really need to just actually schedule posts. I always tend to write them at night, then get excited to share it, and post it right away. Anyway, here's my experience with finding my 1st Burrowing Owl in the Badlands. #birdPhotography #NationalParks @wiscobirder.bsky.social @aba.org

Thought I spotted a burrowing owl… turns out it spotted me first. Pretty sure I lost at hide and seek, but I did get a photo. Full story (and those judgmental owl eyes): shawnrundbladephoto.com/hide-and-seek/ #BurrowingOwl #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfBluesky #ConservationThroughLaughter

Photographers, or other creatives for that matter, take a listen. Being in the right mental space when getting encouragement, or criticism is important. I beat myself up all the time on my work, so hearing encouragement is really nice. I always want to hear how to improve though.

Just pitched a story idea to a magazine that I have been wanting to do for a while now. Crossing my fingers they like it and want to see more!

Amazing! Thank you everyone who has chosen to follow me here. It means a ton that you decided to click that button. It's been a rough couple years for me, and I have been working hard to refine my skills and make myself better. The fact that over 1k people follow me makes it seem like it's working.

Am I going to break 1000 today? I was on the other place for like 10 years and struggle to get to 500. I’ve been here for maybe a year now and I’m on the verge of breaking 1000. Thank you everyone who follows me, I’ll continue trying to get more content as I can. Just been a little tough lately.

I was in Sheboygan, WI today for work. Between jobs I decided to head over to the lake and see what there was to see. Spotted this, a Franklins Gull. I saw a gull with a black head and thought, that is a bit different. Glad I went over. @wiscobirder.bsky.social

My grandmother’s favorite bird was the Blue Jay—but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Mountain Bluebird. Less noisy, more chill, just as beautiful. I found this little guy in the Badlands and couldn’t help but think of her. 💙 shawnrundbladephoto.com/mountain-blu... #Badlands #BirdPhotography

My grandmother’s favorite bird was the Blue Jay—but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Mountain Bluebird. Less noisy, more chill, just as beautiful. I found this little guy in the Badlands and couldn’t help but think of her. 💙 shawnrundbladephoto.com/mountain-blu... #Badlands #BirdPhotography

I've been slowly getting myself in the habit of bringing my camera with me when I am working my normal job. I don't expect anything amazing to happen that is earth shattering, sometime I just see things that I want to photograph. Plus, sometimes it's just scouting. Example, these Bearded Irises.

Established #Journalists and #photographers, I need your help. I have a story/project that I would give anything to make happen. It's both very relevant, and somewhat time sensitive. The problem is, there is no way I can make it happen unless I find a job/funding. Suggestions to pitch the idea?

You know one of the main reason I hate phone calls? It takes people like 20min to ask a yes or no question. 90% of the time, there is no need for further discussion. Grrrrrrr..... #ADHD #AuDHD

I'm still dreaming of places I need to get back to, and well Yellowstone has struck again. While this image is nothing special, I still enjoy it. I know it's along the North Entrance Rd along the Gardner River, but not sure exactly where. (need a GPS on my camera) #nationalparks #photography

Earlier I posted about needing to spend some solo time back at Pictured Rocks NL. Another place, I want to spend months at... Yellowstone. I was there in 2021 for a family vacation and only spent about 3 full days in the park. That's no time at all. One day, I will get back. #NationalParks

I think I am going to plan a "solo" trip up to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore this fall. Went last year with my daughter, and was not able to spend nearly enough time there. Such a beautiful place, and not too far away. #nationalparks #photography

Ok everyone, I would love your input. I personally tend to prefer the silhouette version a little more, I am also very torn between that and the one with the shadows lightened up. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography

I've made some prints available on my website if you enjoy my work. I'll be adding more as I can, but be sure to take a peek. ShawnRundbladePhoto.com/Shop #photography #landscapephotography #nationalpark #Badlands

I have done quite a bit of work out in the Badlands in South Dakota. Eventually, I want to spend a large chunk of time there and become an Artist in Residence there. Here is some of my better work from the park. #photography #nationalparks 500px.com/p/tiedyedwan...

Sentinel of the Badlands. A lone bighorn sheep surveys a landscape shaped by time—and now, by a changing climate. Populations here are shrinking, but still they watch, still they endure. #Photography #Badlands #BighornSheep #Conservation #Nature

Sentinel of the Badlands. A lone bighorn sheep surveys a landscape shaped by time—and now, by a changing climate. Populations here are shrinking, but still they watch, still they endure. #Photography #Badlands #BighornSheep #Conservation #Nature