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Original Writings, Images, Video and Artworks of Mike Hartley

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That sure was some heat yesterday. Cut the grass when the clouds hadn’t rolled in yet and got roasted and toasted. Then worked on the deck for a bit, a quick shower before the storms and 5 minutes to capture an image or two from the neighbors and our yards. So I did accomplish a few things except for the ride but I’ll squeeze that in today and hopefully grab a few frames around the county.

August fireworks.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Nature is so easy. The infinite palate of color and shapes. The stillness. Oh there is a butterfly. Difficulty increases, a moving target but one so effortless and patient with me that its like he was posing.

Color by nature.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I don’t think I would survive living in a city devoid of gardens, woods and wildlife.

Love the orange reflection under the wing.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Going to be another warm one today, be careful all.


The mother of Heather Heyer is a very well spoken, thoughtful and insightful person. I would also add strong to be so composed and articulate at what is the most difficult thing in the world I could imagine. A parent losing a child.

I have a new subject in the house today to photograph. Our grand dog.

To all the teachers in the world. We salute you as you begin another year.

President Kelly is making progress, just a loose cannon to contain.

Satisfaction = love of family and having it returned.

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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