Fruit Road - Midwest Landscape Photography

Fruit Road
Photograph by Tom Atwood

The horses stood facing into a strong wind on this cold, snowy morning along Fruit Road where it crosses Illinois Highway 4, not far from Alhambra, not far from Marine, and not really close to anything.

Shutter: 1/200; Aperture: f/7.1; ISO: 100; Focal Length: 18 mm

A Passing Shower - landscape photography

Fruit Road near Edwardsville, Illinois
Photograph by Tom Atwood

Some days the sky has a lot of energy. Brief storms blow up and blow away. The rain pours, soaks a field, and suddenly gives way to sun and rainbows. Every direction is a picture.

Shutter: 1/80; Aperture: f/13; ISO: 100; Focal Length: 18 mm