Personal Vision

Aerialist Christina Jachmann embodies her inner fae suspended in the woods on the apparatus aerial hoop . AI generative heal tool was utilized. 

A butterfly spotted in the mountains. 

Outside Toledo, Iowa, a composite of long exposures captures fireflies rising over the riverbank while star trails sweep across the summer sky, blending natural motion and celestial rhythm.

A young boy looks out on the Caribbean Ocean from his Island home off the coast of Belize.  Life on the island is due for major changes now that electricity is being run from the mainland.

WATERVILLE, MAINE – JUNE 23: An adult tree swallow brings an insect offering to its young in its nest in a recently installed nest box near the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center on Monday, June 23, 2025. Anna Forsman, Assistant Professor of Biology, in collaboration with Operations and Maintenance, installed over 60 nest boxes along the walking path near the HAARC around Johnson Pond, and near the community garden.

A blooming tree flower, taken on a Fuji X100V I had just bought and was playing around with while on vacation for the 4th of July. 

Indy Eleven players Romario Williams and Aodhan Quinn embrace and celebrate a game winning goal against FC Tulsa. 

Fishing off the pier in the Outer Banks at sunrise.  

UM-Dearborn students start their first day of classes at CASL on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.

This beautiful anhinga and I shared a mutual understanding, we both needed respite from the blistering sun and the shaded area was a small space. Neither of us were leaving. I was recently hiking at Sweetwater Wetlands Park on assignment for my university and the sun and heat were getting brutal. I set my sights on a small sheltered bench at the edge of one of the many ponds. As I walked closer, I saw this anhinga preening on the banister in the shade. I slowed my approach and began gently talking to the bird, sharing that I just needed a little break from the sun too and that I would not harm it. We could share the space and I would be kind. It paused its preening and watched me closely as I slowly sank onto the bench. I sat still and waited to see what it would do. Once it returned to preening I understood it had accepted my presence. I kept my promise but slowly pulled my nikon Z6 and 100-400 from my bag and documented this dance-like ritual. What a stunning bird. It was still there when I decided it was time to hike some more. I am grateful this bird trusted me and allowed me to share this space and moment with it. Always be respectful when in the presence of wildlife.