Kip’s Comments - September 1, 2026

Morning Showers Gave Way To Outdoor Activities

After not watching the weather forecast last night before we went to bed, Kristy and I were surprised by lightning, thunder, and rain showers early this morning. I had hoped to photograph lightning, but that did not happen. Instead, I photographed rain shafts on the horizon. My first images were at ground level. When the rain missed my spot on the earth I popped my drone in the air for views from a much higher level.

Early Morning Rain Shafts - Image 1141739

Early Morning Rain Shafts - Image 1141739

Rural Iowa with Rain Shafts - Image 114724

Rural Iowa with Rain Shafts - Image 114724

Rural Iowa with Rain Shafts - Image 114734

Rural Iowa with Rain Shafts - Image 114734

After these showers passed it was time for some outdoor activities. My travels took me trout fishing, bluegill fishing, and wildflower enjoying.

Rainbow Trout - Image 1141846

Rainbow Trout - Image 1141846

Anglers on a Warm Morning - Image 1141932

Anglers on a Warm Morning - Image 1141932

American Wild Mint - Image 1141877

American Wild Mint - Image 1141877

Crown Vetch - Image 1141960

Crown Vetch - Image 1141960

Daisy Fleabane - Image 1141989

Daisy Fleabane - Image 1141989

Jewelweed - Image 1142039

Jewelweed - Image 1142039

Prickly Lettuce - Image 1142097

Prickly Lettuce - Image 1142097

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Kip’s Comments - August 31, 2026