W.H. Photography

Hello everyone. My name is Wesley. I take pictures and post them for others to enjoy. i hope you like seeing them as much as I like taking them. All photos that are not re-blogs are mine unless otherwise stated. I rarely update this blog anymore. If you wish to follow my work, feel free to follow my Facebook Photography page. https://www.facebook.com/WesleyHuffPhotography rm_f1st('0','220','true','false','000000','75rfrghhfp9','true','ff0000');

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Here are a few shots from when I went to Ferguson. There will be more to come. When the story was breaking, I sat for three nights on the couch, getting angrier and angrier. On the fourth night I realized I had no right to sit in the comfort of my own home, only three hours away. I had to do something. Without knowing much about the situation, aside from what was in the news, I decided it was my responsibility to go. I had no idea what I would find there, or if my presence was welcomed by the locals. 

When I got there I quickly found a gathering of people who were out protesting on the side of the road. As I stepped out of my car it was quite apparent that I was not a local, yet I felt welcomed. Not as someone who was going to save the day, but as one more human who decided to get up off their ass and show some support when privilege would have made it entirely possible to ignore this situation. 

Countless people stopped me on the streets that day and into the evening. Many shaking my hand or hugging me, all expressing gratitude for coming down with my camera to help document what was going on. 

I find it entirely telling that the only fear I felt that night was from the police. Overall I left with the understanding that the people of Ferguson just wanted answers. The answers they received were in the form of tear gas and rubber bullets. Let's face it folks, this is what democracy looks like if you're brown. 

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Feelin' good

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This is one of the few shots I've gotten of one of the Owls flying. I've been seeing them a lot out at Busey. From what I've learned through trail-side chats with other photographers these two are a mating pair. If you make it out there, and wish to see them, it's best to go in the morning hours and listen for the Crows. They tend to harass the Owls quite a bit. If you find them, you will most likely be within sight of the Owls. More shots to follow.

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This is one of the pair of Coyotes I've been tracking over the last few months. They are shy, so it's difficult to get a clear shot of them. This is the best I've been able to come up with so far. Today, I have the day off and my only goal is to track these two down and make them model for me! :D 

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My niece is growing up so fast. It seems like yesterday we were all huddled outside of my sister's hospital room waiting for her to make her grand appearance. One of my greatest joys in my life has been watching her grow into her own person. 

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Hummingbird Moth. I've heard of them for years, but never seen one until this summer. Gorgeous creatures. 

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A few weeks ago at a friend's cottage on Lake Michigan. 

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Here is a preview of some work I've been doing with a friend of mine. This was a test shot that I thought turned out pretty cool. I'll be posting more after her and I get together to finalize proofs. 

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Do you just take nature photos? I mean I would pose for u ;-)

I do take photos of people. Most of them are just friends though. I'm in theatre, so there is no shortage of people who love to have a camera pointed at them. I don't know how I would do a shoot with an anonymous internet person though. 

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I met this spotted fawn and it's mother last week. It couldn't have been very old. It was a tiny little thing. :D 

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I saw those. Can you post more new pics of yourself?

Maybe later, but honestly I have this blog to put my photos on display, not myself. 

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You're really cute. Can you post a picture of yourself?

Thanks. You can find pictures of me in my tagged/me section.