Wild Fern Photography

07/23/2026

Some photographs are about light. Others are about timing. This one is about family.

Pelican Lake, Ottertail County, MN

07/22/2026

The pattern. The symmetry. The grace.

07/20/2026

Well…I mean…guess we are all hot girls! 🤪

07/20/2026

A mother and her fawn, backlit by the first rays of the sun, sharing a quiet moment before the world wakes up. You can’t plan moments like this—you can only be there, out of bed extra early, hoping nature decides to tell you a story.

07/19/2026

My hummingbird feeders kept getting bent and knocked down so I stuck a security camera on them. I figured it was raccoons. But seriously?!? 😡

07/16/2026

Nature added the finishing touch to this portrait with a sparkle of morning sunlight on the loon’s bill. While the light caught my eye, the loon never looked up. Its attention was fixed beneath the surface on his prize; a rock bass. Beauty above the water, precision below.

07/13/2026

When people think of North Dakota wildlife, pelicans usually aren't the first thing that comes to mind.

But North Dakota is actually one of the most important breeding areas for American White Pelicans in North America. Throughout the summer, they gather on isolated wetlands and lakes where they raise their young in large colonies.

Watching dozens upon dozens of these birds gathered in the middle of nowhere was incredible. Their synchronized takeoffs, teamwork while feeding, and sheer size make them one of my favorite birds to photograph.

This is exactly why I always keep my camera close—and why I never rush through the back roads. Don't forget their cormorant friends too! Always by their side!

07/12/2026

07/09/2026

Quiet elegance.

Great Blue Heron
Leaf Lake, MN

07/08/2026

A few weeks ago, I decided to take a different route to the lake after work, hoping I might discover a new pond with swans or other birds to photograph.

Instead, I stumbled upon something even better—an entire herd of Highland cows.

I’ve been wanting to photograph these beautiful, shaggy creatures for months, but I didn’t know of anyone nearby who raised them. Since then, I’ve gone back a few times, and on this particular morning, this sweet mama and her calf were kind enough to pose for me. Moments like this are exactly why I love taking the scenic route—you never know what you’ll find!