We visited the Vatican on our trip to Rome. Angela and I were able to go through the holy doors that are only open once every 25 years. This is my favorite photo from the tour, the old entrance into the Vatican museum. #vatican #spiralstaircase #rome #romeitaly

On the second full day in Florence we visited the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze and Giardino Bardini. Michelangelo had pieces in the Galleria. He would have his apprentices rough carve sculptures and he would finish them. Angela and I visited the gardens while the kids took a break from sight seeing. #galleriadellaccademia #giardinodiboboli #florence #florenceitaly

One of the parents of the Great Horn Owlets I posted previously. #owl #greathornedowl #wildlife #wildlifephotography

More photos from storms yesterday. The first picture is a land spout that was developing which turned into dust storm at the leading edge of the supercell. The next are a couple wall clouds throughout the day. #storms #storm

Lightning from last nights storms outside of Iowa City. #lightning #storms #iowacity

Eagle fishing near downtown Iowa City. #baldeagle #wildlifephotography #wildlife #Iowa

Vertical photos from Venice Italy. Some architecture and the canals. #venice #veniceitaly

Caught another Barred Owl on Monday evening at a different location. This time I was prepared and got a much closer view with some backlight. #barredowl #owl #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #iowacity

Some more photos from Sunday. Pelican fishing out on the tailwater. If you look closely, you can see the tail of this fish this Pelican captured. Then we have a Wood Duck, an American Coot, Eagle over her nest, and a Red Bellied Woodpecker. #wildlife #wildlifephotography #iowa #birds

Was able to capture my first owl last night while walking in a park close to home. A Barred Owl. #owl #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #iowa