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Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country. Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos.
Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group.
All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention you need. Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of 5 participants and will be held with a minimum of only 2.
If you are looking for a great opportunity to get personal individual instruction I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom. This is a great way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance.
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September 24, 2025Roseate Spoonbill September 2025 Free Wallpaper
The flamboyant Roseate Spoonbill looks like it came straight out of a Dr. Seuss book with its bright pink feathers, red eye staring out from a partly bald head, and giant spoon-shaped bill. Groups sweep their spoonbills through shallow fresh or salt waters snapping up crustaceans and fish. They fly with necks outstretched, to and from foraging and nesting areas along the coastal southeastern U.S., and south to South America. These social birds nest and roost in trees and shrubs with other large wading birds.
Image is 1920 x 1080 pixels
Free Wallpaper Image
I will be offering one of my images as a free desktop wallpaper for your computer each month. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to travel our great country and. take them.
How to Set Your Wallpaper or Background Picture
The downloaded file will be a compressed ZIP file, which will need to be decompressed before you can use it.
Windows 10
To unzip the file in Windows 10
Open File Explorer and find the zipped folder.
To unzip the entire folder, right-click (or press and hold) it, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
To unzip a single file or folder, double-click the zipped folder to open it. Then, drag or copy the item from the zipped folder to a new location.
To change your background image in Windows 10
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Personalization to choose a picture worthy of gracing your desktop background, and to change the accent color for Start, the taskbar, and other items. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them.
In Background, select a picture or solid color, or create a slideshow of pictures.
Mac
To unzip the contents, follow these steps:
Click the Unzip button.
From the drop down menu, choose to unzip your files to this Mac, iCloud Drive, Dropbox or Google Drive.
A “Finder style” window will open. …
Choose to unzip the Entire Zip file or Selected Items. …
Another option is to click the New Folder button.
Here’s how you can change your Desktop picture on a Mac
From the Desktop, choose Apple→System Preferences. The System Preferences window appears. …
Click the Desktop & Screen Saver icon. The Desktop & Screen Saver Preferences pane appears.
Click a folder in the column on the left and then click a picture in the area on the right.
Previous Free Wallpaper Images
All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published. Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.
Great Places for Great Photos
Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure. I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography. I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination. I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip. I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography.
If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!
Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country. Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos.
Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group.
All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need. Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two.
If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom. This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]
September 24, 2025Florida Spring Bird Photography Workshop
April 6-10, 2026 (limited to 4 participants)
Join me for a 5 day photography dream trip to photograph some of Americas most beautiful birds in some of the best locations in Florida. We will have the opportunity to photograph Nesting birds from close distance without disturbing them. In addition we will be able to photograph alligators in the wild and the Manatee or Sea Cow as they are sometimes called.
If you are new to photographing birds or wildlife this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, if you are experienced this is just a wonderful opportunity. This workshop will give you the chance to perfect your bird in flight photography.
Also included in the workshop will be a 2 boat photography tours.
We will have a two hour adventure photographing on the St. Johns River! The St. Johns River is rich in history and wildlife. Keeping in mind that we will be traveling in the wild and sightings change greatly from day to day, common things to see on the river include wading birds, manatees, aquatic plant life, cypress forests, and alligators.
Our second boat tour will a private pontoon boat tour to photograph Osprey on Blue Cypress Lake. This magnificent lake is approximately seven miles long and three miles wide with 21miles of shoreline surrounded by 29,000 acres of marshes, swamps and cypress forests. It’s a place of complete surrender to Mother Nature as blue skies give way to blue-hued water which some say occur because of the reflection of the Blue Cypress trees on the lake as the morning sun rises into the sky. The lake is also a top Osprey nesting site reporting over 200 nests along the shoreline.
Sandhill Cranes
Tall and loud, sandhill cranes are pleasing to see when they travel to Florida. While some remain in the state year-round, most migrate here during the winter, where they flock together in marshes and prairies. Keep an ear out for their bugling call, a distinct clue that these cranes are nearby.
t. Augustine Alligator Farm
We will be spending a day photographing at the rookery during the peak of nesting season allowing us to get great photos of baby birds in the nest without disturbing them.
This famous wading bird rookery provides a great day out for birders, photographers, tourists and families. Thanks to the resident alligators, wading birds like Snowy Egrets, Great Egrets, Wood Storks and Tricolored Herons have long nested above the gator ponds. Why? Because the giant reptiles provide the birds with protection from raiders like raccoons, who would eat the eggs and chicks in their nests. Boardwalks wind through the rookery, giving great up-close looks at the adult birds, their nests and their prehistoric looking chicks! The birds are very habituated to people on the boardwalks and as a result disturbance is not an issue.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 for the protection of migratory birds. Consisting of 140,000 acres, the refuge provides a wide variety of habitats: coastal dunes, saltwater marshes, managed impoundments, scrub, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks. These habitats provide habitat for more than 1,500 species of plants and animals and 15 federally listed species.
Merritt Island NWR is one of Florida’s premier birding sites with more than 330 recorded species. We will travel the the world-renowned 7-mile Black Point Wildlife Drive (an auto tour loop). We will be able to stop and get out of the vehicle to photograph anywhere along the route.
A scarce Glossy Ibis at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
A Reddish Egret at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Topics that we will cover during the workshop include:
Focus settings
Birds in flight
How to obtain tack sharp images
Manual vs Auto Exposure
Bird Behavior
Composition
Special techniques – blur, silhouettes, panning
All classroom type editing instruction will be done with Adobe Lightroom Classic, however the techniques can be applied using other software.
About the Workshop
Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available. Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience. Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention. Digital offers several benefits for learning photography including:
Immediate feedback on exposure and composition
Immediate critique from the instructor and other participants
Ability to do reviews and projection
Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data)
Ability to manage workflow while still on location
Workshop Itinerary
Changes to the Itinerary
Our planned meeting times and locations will be given to attendees before the start of the workshop.
To offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather, or other conditions beyond our control. We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise.
Proposed Itinerary
During this workshop we will have a great deal of flexibility and optimize our time spent photographing with time processing and evaluating our images. We may change the itinerary due to weather or wishes of the group.
We will spend 4 nights in Titusville Florida Checking out early on Friday Morning and Heading to St. Augustine where we will spend the day photographing concluding in the late afternoon.
Workshop Policies and Information
Cost
The workshop fee will be $1595.00 per participant, there will be a minimum of 2 participants.
What is Included
This is a teaching workshop not just a photo tour. We will have classroom time for instruction, processing images, and critique your work. Workshop fees include full instruction and two photography boat tours.
What is Not Included
Transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature are not included. Admission fees to any of the other attractions or sites in St. Augustine are not included and are optional. My philosophy on lodging and meals is that by not including them in the workshop each participant is free to choose their own level of accommodation and choice of meals. I have some participants stay in high end motels or Air BnB’s, while others prefer camping or RV’s.
We will photograph birds and other wildlife including alligators from some of the best locations in Florida. This will mean will have some days that we will be traveling over two hours one way by car. Although transportation is not provided as a part of the workshop, we will carpool and you will not need a car for the workshop.
Lodging:
Lodging is not included in the workshop we will be basing the workshop out of Titusville Florida where you will need to make arrangements for 4 nights lodging.
Meals
Meals, drinks, and snacks are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant. We will plan to eat as a group, but you are free to eat on your own if you wish.
Group Size
I like to keep my group size small, (about half of most other workshop instructors) this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 4 participants and a minimum of 2.
Health and Physical Considerations
All participants should be in good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops, and you will be responsible for carrying your own equipment on location shoots. At Bosque del Apache there will be little walking, most of our shooting locations are close to where we park.
If you are taking any medications, be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop. If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop, please contact us before registering.
Equipment Needed
To get the most from the workshop you should have a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera, tripod and an assortment of lenses. That being said, it is the photographer not the camera that creates the photo. A good sturdy tripod is recommended, and a minimum of 200 mm lens with 400mm or more would be recommended. There are many opportunities for landscape and wide-angle wildlife and bird shots as well.
You may want a laptop computer to use during editing sessions, remember to bring all software, drivers, cords, camera manuals, chargers, and extra batteries when attending any workshop.
Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy
You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email, postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question. Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space. A deposit of $300 is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend. If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy: We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop, we will give full credit towards another workshop. If we are not able to fill your space, we will issue 50% credit towards a future workshop. If there are openings, I will accept last minute registrations when possible.
We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances.
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than in an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely manner due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation. All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met, or the workshop may be canceled.
Non-Photographer (Spouse, significant other, or friend)
We welcome companions to join you on the workshop experience however “workshop activities” are limited to registered, paid attendees. You may have a non-photographer accompany you to all activities, but they must pay for the workshop. If they wish to accompany you on the trip but not attend the workshop activities, but stay with you, finding other activities during the day, and meet for meals and social type events that is perfectly acceptable.
Liability Waiver
All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before beginning a workshop. As there is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with the outdoors, participants must read the liability release form carefully. Participants signed/dated release will certify that said participant is physically fit and capable of participating in outdoor photography exercises in field locations and is fully and completely aware of any associated risks created by field locations and weather.
Weather
The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes. Workshops will not be canceled, and no refunds will be made due to the weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. This time of year, in New Mexico can be well below freezing or very warm, be prepared for both. Chances are it will be very cold during the predawn hours.
Trip Extensions
We may be able to extend your trip in the area if you would like more time and personal instruction. Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop.
Smoking
We prefer that you do not smoke, however, please abide by the following guidelines. Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants. [...]
August 21, 2025Florida Birding Photography Workshop
January 5-9 (limited to 4 participants)
Join me for a 5 day photography dream trip to photograph some of Americas most beautiful birds in some of the best locations in Florida. We will have the opportunity to photograph migrating birds from close distance without disturbing them. In addition we will be able to photograph alligators in the wild and the Manatee or Sea Cow as they are sometimes called.
If you are new to photographing birds or wildlife this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, if you are experienced this is just a wonderful opportunity. This workshop will give you the chance to perfect your bird in flight photography.
Some of the birds that winter in florida include:
Also included in the workshop will be a 2 boat photography tours.
We will have a two hour adventure photographing on the St. Johns River! The St. Johns River is rich in history and wildlife. Keeping in mind that we will be traveling in the wild and sightings change greatly from day to day, common things to see on the river include wading birds, manatees, aquatic plant life, cypress forests, and alligators.
Manatees
Probably Florida’s most famous winter wanderer, manatees can be found in Florida year-round but are much easier to spot in the winter. That’s because as water temperatures drop, manatees seek out springs, where they can stay warm. Spring water is near 72 degrees all year, kept at a consistent temperature underground before bursting out of spring vents. Without warm spring water, many manatees would freeze, making healthy springs essential for their survival.
During manatee season (November through March), Blue Spring State Park is a winter haven as manatees seek warmer 72-degree spring water.
Sandhill Cranes
Tall and loud, sandhill cranes are pleasing to see when they travel to Florida. While some remain in the state year-round, most migrate here during the winter, where they flock together in marshes and prairies. Keep an ear out for their bugling call, a distinct clue that these cranes are nearby.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 for the protection of migratory birds. Consisting of 140,000 acres, the refuge provides a wide variety of habitats: coastal dunes, saltwater marshes, managed impoundments, scrub, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks. These habitats provide habitat for more than 1,500 species of plants and animals and 15 federally listed species.
Merritt Island NWR is one of Florida’s premier birding sites with more than 330 recorded species. We will travel the the world-renowned 7-mile Black Point Wildlife Drive (an auto tour loop). We will be able to stop and get out of the vehicle to photograph anywhere along the route.
A scarce Glossy Ibis at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
A Reddish Egret at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Topics that we will cover during the workshop include:
Focus settings
Birds in flight
How to obtain tack sharp images
Manual vs Auto Exposure
Bird Behavior
Composition
Special techniques – blur, silhouettes, panning
All classroom type editing instruction will be done with Adobe Lightroom Classic, however the techniques can be applied using other software.
About the Workshop
Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available. Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience. Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention. Digital offers several benefits for learning photography including:
Immediate feedback on exposure and composition
Immediate critique from the instructor and other participants
Ability to do reviews and projection
Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data)
Ability to manage workflow while still on location
Workshop Itinerary
Changes to the Itinerary
Our planned meeting times and locations will be given to attendees before the start of the workshop.
To offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather, or other conditions beyond our control. We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise.
Proposed Itinerary
During this workshop we will have a great deal of flexibility and optimize our time spent photographing with time processing and evaluating our images. We may change the itinerary due to weather or wishes of the group.
Workshop Policies and Information
Cost
The workshop fee will be $1595.00 per participant.
What is Included
This is a teaching workshop not just a photo tour. We will have classroom time for instruction, processing images, and critique your work. Workshop fees include full instruction and two photography boat tours.
What is Not Included
Transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature are not included. Admission fees to any of the other attractions or sites in St. Augustine are not included and are optional. My philosophy on lodging and meals is that by not including them in the workshop each participant is free to choose their own level of accommodation and choice of meals. I have some participants stay in high end motels or Air BnB’s, while others prefer camping or RV’s.
We will photograph birds and other wildlife including alligators and manatees from some of the best locations in Florida. This will mean will have some days that we will be traveling over two hours one way by car. Although transportation is not provided as a part of the workshop, we will carpool and you will not need a car for the workshop.
Lodging:
Lodging is not included in the workshop we will be basing the workshop out of Titusville Florida where you will need to make arrangements for 4 nights lodging.
Meals
Meals, drinks, and snacks are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant. We will plan to eat as a group, but you are free to eat on your own if you wish.
Group Size
I like to keep my group size small, (about half of most other workshop instructors) this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 4 participants.
Health and Physical Considerations
All participants should be in good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops, and you will be responsible for carrying your own equipment on location shoots. At Bosque del Apache there will be little walking, most of our shooting locations are close to where we park.
If you are taking any medications, be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop. If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop, please contact us before registering.
Equipment Needed
To get the most from the workshop you should have a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera, tripod and an assortment of lenses. That being said, it is the photographer not the camera that creates the photo. A good sturdy tripod is recommended, and a minimum of 200 mm lens with 400mm or more would be recommended. There are many opportunities for landscape and wide-angle wildlife and bird shots as well.
You may want a laptop computer to use during editing sessions, remember to bring all software, drivers, cords, camera manuals, chargers, and extra batteries when attending any workshop.
Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy
You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email, postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question. Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space. A deposit of $300 is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend. If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy: We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop, we will give full credit towards another workshop. If we are not able to fill your space, we will issue 50% credit towards a future workshop. If there are openings, I will accept last minute registrations when possible.
We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances.
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than in an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely manner due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation. All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met, or the workshop may be canceled.
Non-Photographer (Spouse, significant other, or friend)
We welcome companions to join you on the workshop experience however “workshop activities” are limited to registered, paid attendees. You may have a non-photographer accompany you to all activities, but they must pay for the workshop. If they wish to accompany you on the trip but not attend the workshop activities, but stay with you, finding other activities during the day, and meet for meals and social type events that is perfectly acceptable.
Liability Waiver
All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before beginning a workshop. As there is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with the outdoors, participants must read the liability release form carefully. Participants signed/dated release will certify that said participant is physically fit and capable of participating in outdoor photography exercises in field locations and is fully and completely aware of any associated risks created by field locations and weather.
Weather
The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes. Workshops will not be canceled, and no refunds will be made due to the weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. This time of year, in New Mexico can be well below freezing or very warm, be prepared for both. Chances are it will be very cold during the predawn hours.
Trip Extensions
We may be able to extend your trip in the area if you would like more time and personal instruction. Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop.
Smoking
We prefer that you do not smoke, however, please abide by the following guidelines. Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants. [...]
August 20, 2025Dragonfly August 2025 Free Wallpaper
About 3,000 extant species of dragonflies are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world. Adult dragonflies are characterised by a pair of large, multifaceted, compound eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly’s compound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each.
Image is 1920 x 1080 pixels
Free Wallpaper Image
I will be offering one of my images as a free desktop wallpaper for your computer each month. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to travel our great country and. take them.
How to Set Your Wallpaper or Background Picture
The downloaded file will be a compressed ZIP file, which will need to be decompressed before you can use it.
Windows 10
To unzip the file in Windows 10
Open File Explorer and find the zipped folder.
To unzip the entire folder, right-click (or press and hold) it, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
To unzip a single file or folder, double-click the zipped folder to open it. Then, drag or copy the item from the zipped folder to a new location.
To change your background image in Windows 10
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Personalization to choose a picture worthy of gracing your desktop background, and to change the accent color for Start, the taskbar, and other items. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them.
In Background, select a picture or solid color, or create a slideshow of pictures.
Mac
To unzip the contents, follow these steps:
Click the Unzip button.
From the drop down menu, choose to unzip your files to this Mac, iCloud Drive, Dropbox or Google Drive.
A “Finder style” window will open. …
Choose to unzip the Entire Zip file or Selected Items. …
Another option is to click the New Folder button.
Here’s how you can change your Desktop picture on a Mac
From the Desktop, choose Apple→System Preferences. The System Preferences window appears. …
Click the Desktop & Screen Saver icon. The Desktop & Screen Saver Preferences pane appears.
Click a folder in the column on the left and then click a picture in the area on the right.
Previous Free Wallpaper Images
All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published. Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.
Great Places for Great Photos
Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure. I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography. I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination. I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip. I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography.
If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!
Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country. Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos.
Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group.
All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need. Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two.
If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom. This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]
August 19, 2025Fort McHenry National Monument
Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy from Chesapeake Bay on September 13–14, 1814.
The fort was built in 1798 and was used continuously by U.S. armed forces through World War I and by the United States Coast Guard in World War II. It was designated a national park in 1925, and, in 1939, was redesignated a U.S. National Monument.
During the War of 1812, an American storm flag, 17 by 25 feet (5.2 m × 7.6 m), was flown over Fort McHenry during the British bombardment of the fort. The flag was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814, with a larger American garrison flag, 30 by 42 feet. The larger flag signaled American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore.
The sight of the ensign inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” that was later set to music in the song “To Anacreon in Heaven”, which was later known and designated as “The Star-Spangled Banner”, the national anthem of the United States.
Where it is:
The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow the brown Fort McHenry directional signs along all major routes to the park. From I-95 northbound, take Exit 55 to Key Highway and follow Fort McHenry signs. From I-95 southbound, as you approach the Fort McHenry Tunnel, move to the toll booths on the far right as you will be exiting immediately after emerging from the tunnel. Take Exit 55 to Key Highway and follow the Fort McHenry signs using Lawrence Street and not Woodall, as your GPS might indicate.
From the Inner Harbor, take Light Street south to Key Highway. Turn left and follow the Fort McHenry signs to Lawrence Street. Turn right on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue to the park.
The most direct route to Fort McHenry is I-95. Take Exit 55 and drive to the light at Key Highway. Follow the signs to the fort.
At the third light on Key Highway, turn left onto Lawrence Street. Turn left at the next light and Fort Avenue will bring you to Fort McHenry.
GPS:
39°15’54.894″ N 76°34’47.61″ W
Hours:
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Park Grounds and Parking lot: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Star Fort, Visitor Center, gift shop, and restrooms close 15 minutes before the park closes. Closing times indicate when the gates will be close; all visitors must exit by this time.
Summer Hours
May 31–August 31
Sunday:9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday-Friday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Cost:
All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:
Standard Pass $15.00
Annual Pass $45.00
America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00
Location Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone:
410 962-4290 x250
Facilities:
The Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center is open daily from 9:00 am – 4:45 pm. Inside the visitor center is an introductory museum, a movie (plays every 30 minutes), the park bookstore, restrooms, and water bottle filling station.
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August 19, 2025Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County, near Elverson, Pennsylvania, is an example of an American 19th century rural iron plantation, whose operations were based around a charcoal-fired cold-blast iron blast furnace. The significant restored structures include the furnace group (blast furnace, water wheel, blast machinery, cast house and charcoal house), as well as the ironmaster’s house, a company store, the blacksmith’s shop, a barn and several worker’s houses.
Hopewell Furnace was founded about 1771 by ironmaster Mark Bird, son of William Bird, who had been one of Pennsylvania’s most prominent ironmasters. The site’s most prosperous time was during the 1820-1840 period with a brief return to significant production during the American Civil War. In the mid-19th century, changes in iron making, including a shift from charcoal-fueled furnaces to anthracite-fueled steel mills, rendered smaller furnaces like Hopewell obsolete. The site discontinued operations in 1883.
In 1938, the property was designated Hopewell Village National Historic Site under the authority of the Historic Sites Act, thereby becoming one of the earliest cultural units of the National Park System.
Today, Hopewell Furnace consists of 14 restored structures, 52 features on the List of Classified Structures, and a total of 848 mostly wooded acres. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is located in the Hopewell Big Woods and bordered by French Creek State Park on three sides and State Game Lands 43 on the south side, which preserves the lands the furnace utilized for its natural resources.
Where it is:
Park Address: 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
Directions
From the North: US Route 422 to PA Route 345. Turn onto Route 345 South and travel 6.6 miles through the town of Birdsboro and French Creek State Park until you reach the park entrance.
From the East: PA Turnpike (I-76) West to exit 312 (Downingtown). Take PA Route 100 North 9 miles to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 West and travel 7 miles to PA Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 North 4 miles to the park entrance.
From the South: I-95 North to PA Turnpike (I-76). PA Turnpike West to exit 312 (Downingtown). Take PA Route 100 North and travel 9 miles to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 West and travel 7 miles to PA Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 North and travel 4 miles to the park entrance.
From the West: PA Turnpike (I-76) East to exit 298 (Morgantown). Turn onto PA Route 10 South and travel 1 mile to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 East and travel 5.3 miles to PA Route 345. Turn left onto Route 345 North and travel 4 miles to the park entrance.
GPS:
Latatude: 40.20667
Longitude: -75.767660
Hours:
Sunday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. On days the park is closed, its historic buildings, parking lot and visitor center are unavailable for use, but its trails (which interconnect with trails from French Creek State Park) remain open.
Cost:
There are no fees to access Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
Location Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Hopewell Furnace NHS
2 Mark Bird Lane
Elverson, PA 19520
Phone:
610 582-8773
Fax
610-582-2768
Facilities:
Public restrooms are located outside on the lower level of the Visitor Center. A water fountain with a bottle filling station and doggie drinking station is located just outside the restrooms.
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August 15, 2025Swiftwater Covered Bridge
The Swiftwater Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge which carries Porter Road over the Wild Ammonoosuc River in Bath, New Hampshire. Built in 1849, it is one of New Hampshire’s few surviving 19th-century covered bridges, and a well-preserved example of the Paddleford truss design. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
It is a locally distinctive single-span Paddleford truss design, with laminated arches and steel beam reinforcements added in the 20th century. The bridge has an overall length of 173’8″ and two clear spans of 77’6″ and 57’6″. The roadbed is 14’6″ wide, with a vertical clearance of 12’9″. It rests on lightly-mortared split granite abutments topped with concrete footings. The roof is made of corrugated metal, and the sides are sheathed in vertical planking to a height of eight feet, leaving an exposed area above. Its portals are also covered in vertical planking, but do not extend all the way to the ground.
The bridge, the fourth on the site, was built in 1849; the first two bridges, dating back to 1810, were washed away by floods. It was probably built under the auspices of Joseph Fifield and John Carbee, town officials responsible for its highways and bridges. Its design, an unpatented truss by New Hampshire native Peter Paddleford, may have been used due to local connections with Paddleford associates. The bridge is said to have survived the use of explosives to clear logjams in the area.
Where it is:
The Swiftwater Covered Bridge is located in southeastern Bath, carrying Porter Road over the Wild Ammonoosuc River just north of New Hampshire Route 112.
GPS:
44°8’2.2287″ N 71°57’2.7203″ W
Hours:
The Swiftwater Covered Bridge is on a public road and is always open.
Cost:
There is no cost to visit the bridge.
Location Contact Information:
The bridge is owned by the town of Bath New Hampshire.
Facilities:
There are no facilities at the bridge.
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August 15, 2025Rocky Gorge Scenic Area
Rocky Gorge is a waterfall and the name of a scenic and picnic area along the Swift River in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire, United States, next to the Kancamagus Highway.
Rocky Gorge is a powerful narrow gorge that was carved by glaciers, and offers a 10′ drop and rapids throughout. This beautiful scenic area is accessed by a short walk along a paved walkway from the large parking area off of the Kancamagus Highway. There is a foot bridge over the gorge which provides an excellent photo opportunity looking upstream to where the Swift River cascades into the gorge. The foot path on the other side of the bridge gradually ascends a small rise to Falls Pond. There is a mile long trail around the pond which is a popular fishing area. Rocky Gorge accessible to those with disabilities. Swimming in or jumping into the gorge is prohibited and is strictly enforced.
Where it is:
Located eight miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway.
Kancamagus Highway Albany, NH 03818
GPS:
44°0’14.898″ N 71°16’40.224″ W
Hours:
Mid-May – mid-October
Cost:
There is a $5.00 recreation fee to park
Location Contact Information:
White Mountain National Forest Supervisor’s Office
71 White Mountain Drive
Campton, NH 03223
(603) 536-6100
TTY: 711
Facilities:
There are no restrooms or potable water at this location. There are picnic tables.
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My workshops and classes are designed around the students needs, with a hands on approach.I provide a photography workshop, not just a photo tour, my goal is provide you with as much personal hands on assistance as possible. I will check with each participant to see how you are doing and if you need help, if you wish for assistance let me know, if not just let me know, and you will be free to shoot on your own. I am more than willing to look through your viewfinder or at your LCD to check your images and offer constructive critique.
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