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Welcome
to the web site of Kip Ladage - Photographer/Writer -
Specializing in Nature/Outdoor Photography and Text -
Books
by Kip Ladage:
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Wild Side of Iowa - A Collection of Images and Essays
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The Wild Side of Iowa, A
Collection of Images and Essays, by Kip Ladage is a sampling
of wildlife images created at either Sweet Marsh, near
Tripoli, Iowa or along the Wapsipinicon River, near Frederika,
Iowa.
Included with the images are
brief essays describing an aspect of the photograph. Some are
technical, some light-hearted, and some exude the emotions
associated with the image.
Enjoy this collection of images
and essays from the Wild Side of Iowa.
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| Moments
With Iowa's Wildlife - A Collection of Images and Essays
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Moments with Iowa's
Wildlife...for some it may be difficult to imagine wild
moments in Iowa. Can there be anything wild in a land of corn
and soybeans? Is it possible for "real wildlife" to
exist in Iowa?
In this collection of images
and essays, Kip Ladage has once again documented the diversity
of wild moments occurring in the Iowa landscape. Whether
birds, reptiles, wildflowers, or insects, Kip's lenses follow
the wildlife of Iowa to capture images of wild moments few
people experience.
Each species featured in this
collection is wild and each was photographed in Iowa. Through
words and images, Kip invites you to enjoy Moments with Iowa's
Wildlife.
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| Moments
With Iowa's Wildlife - Images of Tiny Species
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Larva, flies, beetles...What
kind of book is this? This is a collection of images of some
of the smallest and least appreciated wildlife species
commonly found in Iowa.
Insects, spiders, butterflies,
and assorted tiny creatures aren't respected by all. For those
who enjoy them, this book is for you!
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| Moments
With Iowa's Wildlife - Images of Iowa Wildflowers
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Wildflowers can be
found everywhere, and we often take them for granted.
Wildflowers grow in the most beautiful locales and in
undesirable spots, yet we tend to overlook them. In this
collection of photos, Kip Ladage shares an assortment of
wildflower images he created over a single growing season in the
Northeast Iowa area.
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| Moments
With Iowa's Wildlife - A Collection of Images and Essays - Volume 2
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With this book Kip
Ladage continues to share images and essays based on his
experiences with Iowa's wildlife. Some might wonder if another
collection of photos and comments is even possible. There
can’t be that much wildlife activity in Iowa, can there?
In this collection of photos and
thoughts Kip shares with readers unusual glimpses of the flora
and fauna of Northeast Iowa. Whether your preference is birds or
snakes, wildflowers or insects, Kip has captured images you are
sure to find interesting. Along with the images are essays
describing what the photo represents to Kip or how it was
created.
Spring or fall, winter or summer,
wild moments are occurring in Iowa. Through the words and images
featured in Moments With Iowa’s Wildlife - Volume 2, Kip
strives to share with readers some of the meaningful encounters
with nature he has enjoyed over the past year. Enjoy Moments
With Iowa’s Wildlife – Volume 2! |
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With Iowa's Wildlife - Vulpes vulpes - Springtime at a Red Fox Den
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Vulpes vulpes, more
commonly known as the red fox, is one of Iowa's most beautiful
mammals. For many people their only view of a red fox running
wild in Iowa is nothing more than a fleeting glimpse, often seen
from the windshield of a car.
Over the years Kip Ladage has
enjoyed shooting images at several fox dens. None of his
previous fox work compares to the opportunity he enjoyed this
past spring. Kip was able to document the many activities of
young fox over a nine-week period. Whether the animals were
sleeping or scuffling, his camera was there.
This book features some of Kip's
favorite images from his time at the den. Some of the images are
of the "warm and fuzzy" nature while other images
document the fox for what they are - efficient predators.
The fox have matured and moved
from their den. Now, all that remain are many memories of their
younger days featured in this book: Moments With Iowa's Wildlife
- Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox). |
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