A few months ago, my partner Jamie and I went on a visit to Oak Creek Hemp Companies farm. The farm is run by a good friend and old coworker from my corporate days. Oak Creek Hemp's beautiful property is in Oak Creek Wisconsin and is just a wonderful place to take a stroll and get lost in nature. They make a line of CBD products that have never failed to get the job done. From CBD gummies that help me sleep, to Salmon flavored CDB oil for your furry loved ones to help with aches and … [Read more...] about Visit to a Hemp Farm
Photographers Notes
Storm Front on the Farm
Storm Front on the Farm Kempton, Illinois There is a tiny town in Illinois of about 220 people named Kempton. I mean, it's tiny - 0.17 Square Miles of town kind of tiny. But its also Magical. Aside of an amazing bookstore (more on that in future posts), there is a great little Bed and Breakfast just outside called the Greenhouse Bed and Breakfast. My partner and I try to go there at least once a year. To stay at the B&B and indulge in an amazing breakfast, and to … [Read more...] about Storm Front on the Farm
Image of the Month: December 2021
Image of the Month - December 2021 Pond Sunset Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin - One of the largest freshwater cattail marsh's in the United States, Horicon Marsh lives up to its name as a wildlife refuge. Over 300 different species of birds have been known to visit the marsh, as well as impressive gathering's of Canadian Geese and Sandhill cranes. Plenty of other wildlife as well as some Indian Ceremonial mounds are also in the area. A stunning winter sunset took center stage this … [Read more...] about Image of the Month: December 2021
Image of the Month: October 21
Today I am going to start something new for Neil Stickel Photography: Image of the Month Joshua Tree National Park - Tree and Flowers The best photo of Joshua Tree National Park that has no Joshua Trees in it. While driving into Joshua Tree National Park from the south, you start looking for the mythical Joshua Trees. Having never seen one, and knowing so many plants can look alike, I was just looking at everything. Before I saw anything spectacular and different - I … [Read more...] about Image of the Month: October 21
Pulling The Trigger
Hey Everyone! I am coming out of a short, self imposed exile to share some news! I finally reached the end of my fuse. The straw that broke the camels back. The end of my rope! I decided to stop playing by the rules that have been hammered into us since we were all young and impressionable little babes. Go to school as a child and learn the proper way to behave. Go to high school so you can figure out "what you want to be when you grow up" - with only a scant few years to decide how … [Read more...] about Pulling The Trigger
