Today marks the end of a year long learning experience and story sharing process. I spent four years studying this art form and the past year applying it casually. Some of my work was better than other, some of it took a lot of thought and preparation and some of it only took a split second decision. I did learn a lot about photography during this, but I learned more about people. Photography gives us the ability to watch people and interaction and study human behavior. It is an art form like none other and I have a greater appreciation for it after going through with this experience.
May 15, 2011
The End May 15, 2011
Today marks the end of a year long learning experience and story sharing process. I spent four years studying this art form and the past year applying it casually. Some of my work was better than other, some of it took a lot of thought and preparation and some of it only took a split second decision. I did learn a lot about photography during this, but I learned more about people. Photography gives us the ability to watch people and interaction and study human behavior. It is an art form like none other and I have a greater appreciation for it after going through with this experience.
May 14, 2011
Tiger Treks May 14, 2011
New Scouts participated in various activities from shooting BB guns and slingshots to arts and crafts and planting grass people. Tiger Treks offers a springtime event for those scouts who joined the program later in the year.
May 13, 2011
Home Sweet Cabin May 13, 2011
My home for the summer, a small apartment like cabin in Camp Friedlander. One of the best places I have ever stayed and yet it is so simple.
May 12, 2011
Black Top May 12, 2011
Leveling the ground where there will be black top, a construction crew created the right conditions to spread the pavement that will remove the potholes at the entrance to Camp Friedlander.
May 11, 2011
Passing the Torch May 11, 2011
Officially taking on the role of Blue Jacket District Commissioner, Frank McCauley takes the reigns after Tom Armstrong, the previous commissioner was promoted to an Assistant Council Commissioner.
May 10, 2011
Nom Nom Nom May 10, 2011
Hungry goat, Chumley, chews on Shane Noem's pants as he tries to gather chicken eggs on the Noem Farm.
May 9, 2011
Morning Guidance May 9, 2011
The Noem's front porch light serves as an aid for those who have to go to work early... otherwise you may trip over a goat, or cat, or chicken...
May 8, 2011
Graduation in the North May 8, 2011
A full house turned out for Northern Kentucky University's Spring Graduation ceremony. The Aho/Patterson family came out to celebrate the commencement of Jessica Aho.
May 7, 2011
Unique Gift May 7, 2011
A hand delivered gift to the camp director from the counselors in training at Camp Friedlander during the staff orientation weekend stunk up the office for several days.
May 6, 2011
Orientation Prep May 6, 2011
After printing close to 100 Camp Friedlander Staff Manual, the staff is excited for the orientation weekend and ready for the summer.
May 5, 2011
Mail Campaign May 5, 2011
As primary election day approaches many political campaigns utilize the postal services for distributing their messages. David Williams and Richie Farmer's campaign for the governorship
May 4, 2011
Multi-purpose May 4, 2011
On occasion Crystal Noem's whitetail deer becomes a make shift coat rack for the Noem Family.
May 3, 2011
Church Time May 3, 2011
The Mairemont Community Church is a local meeting place for many community organizations including the Boy Scouts and others. It is also a local icon for the community.
May 2, 2011
Teacher May 2, 2011
Conducting his first herbal training course, Dave Noem of Union, KY discusses the benefits of herbs at Serenity Now in Florence where he works twice a week.
May 1, 2011
Osama Bin Laden Dead May 1, 2011
At approximately 10:30 est on May 1st various media outlets began reporting that AlQueda Terrorism leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Northern Pakistan in the city of Islamabad. Reports say that he was shot at close range by a ground operation with the CIA. President Obama spoke at approximately from the East Room of the White House. Following the report, all US military bases went to Condition Bravo on a heightened alert and celebratory crowds began shouting USA outside of the White House. Bin Laden came to infamy as the mastermind behind the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the United States. President Obama said that he was killed today.
Apr 30, 2011
Montgomery Inn BBQ! April 30, 2011
Posing for a picture taken by Joel Turner of Bowling Green, KY, Candice Turner and Kaylee Carnahan smile in front of Montgomery Inn BBQ, a Cincinnati treasure. The Turners and Carnahan are in town to watch Joel participate in the annual Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati.
Apr 28, 2011
Front April 28, 2011
As a frontal system moves across southern Ohio, the sun disappears into the clouds in front of the Dan Beard Council office in Evendale, Ohio.
Apr 26, 2011
Reunion April 26, 2011
Reuniting after graduating college at WKU and going sperate ways, Alli (Dial) James of Louisville, Nicole Aho of Cincinnati, and Kyle Fibbee of Erlanger, KY enjoy catching up over a meal at Joe's Crab Shack in Newport, KY.
Apr 25, 2011
Milking it April 25, 2011
Bringing in a bucket of fresh goat milk, Dave Noem of Union, KY prepares to make cheese out of the fresh organic dairy.
Apr 24, 2011
Easter Lunch April 24, 2011
After enjoying an Easter lunch at the Noem House, Debbie, Dave, and Virginia Noem talk about shoes and feet at Virginia's Independence, KY home.
Apr 23, 2011
Flood Waters April 23, 2011
High flood waters eat away at southeastern Indiana's shoreline as the Ohio River continues to rise after weeks of heavy rains.
Apr 22, 2011
Picture Perfect April 22, 2011
In Ryle High School yearbook teacher, Diane Fazzalaro's classroom are hundreds of photos, Senior Photos, of students who have been in either her English classes or her Yearbook classes. Fazzalaro proudly displays them on her door and wall.
Apr 21, 2011
Koob April 21, 2011
The game of koob is played using pieces of various sized lumber including rods and square pegs. The Noem Family's version of the game is a fun way for Spencer and Sebastian Beck to make a mess on the front porch.
Apr 20, 2011
Up Close Goat April 20, 2011
Tennessee and Chumley pose for a picture inside of their goat house on the Noem Farm in Union, KY.
Apr 19, 2011
Cubical Farm April 19, 2011
After officially entering the workforce, Shane Noem sets up his cubical at the Dan Beard Council office.
Apr 18, 2011
Smart Phone Generation April 18, 2011
Entering the smart phone generation Shane Noem now operates on a Blackberry phone.
Apr 17, 2011
Dead Fridge April 17, 2011
After the Noem-family fridge passed away, there is a pile of homeless magnets sitting, waiting for a new home...
Apr 16, 2011
Portraiture April 16, 2011
Jenifer Agricola of Boone County, Ky poses for a portrait in Devu Park in Covington. Devu overlooks the Cincinnati skyline and has an amazing view of the Ohio River Valley.
Apr 15, 2011
Suspension April 15, 2011
A view of the Suspension Bridge and the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline from downtown Covington, KY.
Apr 14, 2011
DBC SAC April 14, 2011
The Dan Beard Council Scouting Achievement Center, located off of Reading Road in Evendale, Ohio, is the nerve center of Boy Scout in the Cincinnati area.
Apr 13, 2011
Spring into Spring April 13, 2011
The annual sign that spring has arrived is when dandelions have bloomed as these from Fairfield, Ohio have done. Dandelions are, surprisingly, a healthy weed in everybody's yard.
Apr 12, 2011
Old vs. New April 12, 2011
Laying out a few shirts for working at camp, you can see the changes in trading post products over the years since Camp Friedlander opened in 2002.
Apr 11, 2011
Penguin Parade April 11, 2011
On display at the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky are dozens of different penguins from all over the world. The aquarium is celebrating Penguin-Palooza this spring.
Apr 10, 2011
Tennessee Tuxedo April 10, 2011
Late one night Nicole Aho plays with Dave Noem's baby goat named Tennessee, so that he can milk the mother to make cheese and yogurt.
Apr 9, 2011
Lone Star goes Bluegrass April 9, 2011
Addressing a crowd of over 500 in Louisville, Texas Governor Rick Perry tackled national debt and government spending in his speech to the crowd of Republicans at the annual Republican Party of Kentucky Lincoln Day Dinner. Perry has been rumored as a possible 2012 presidential contender in the future. for more photos of the evening please visit: http://shanenoem.blogspot.com/
Apr 8, 2011
Gate Keeper April 8, 2011
Guarding the gate so that the baby goats don't get out, 1 year old Spencer Beck, of Florence, KY keeps watch over the Noem Farm.
Apr 7, 2011
Spring Time Twins April 7, 2011
The newest addition to the Noem Family are two baby goats named Chumley and Tennessee. Both "New Pine" goats, a cross bread of Nubian and Alpine goats and are supposed to be the best milk producers. The mother named Spooky taunts up by sticking her tongue out at the camera Less than an hour after giving birth.
Apr 6, 2011
Tired Kitty April 6, 2011
After protecting his family from trolls the night before, Goldie rests for another night to come.
Apr 5, 2011
Guard Cat April 5, 2011
Protecting the Noem house hold from potential attack from the evil trolls, Goldie, the family cat swats at the troll relocated on top of a shelving unit purchased by Shane Noem from a Borders in Colrain, Ohio that was going out of business.
Apr 4, 2011
Shelving Shelves April 4, 2011
Unloading dozens of feet of shelving units, Jason Baldridge empties the Camp Friedlander steak truck into the trading post to be assembled closer to the summer. The units where purchased from a Borders book store going out of business in the area.
Apr 3, 2011
Happy Doggy April 3, 2011
The Schmalzl family dog, Charlotte, smiles for the camera while the Noem Family dog sits the small dog while the family was on vacation in Jamaica.
Apr 2, 2011
Engraved April 2, 2011
Revisiting a tree carved by their grandfather, Nicole and Jessica Aho of Fairfield, Ohio visit a tree in a local Hamilton County park with the initials of them and their siblings on it.
Apr 1, 2011
Mint Chocolate Chip April 1, 2011
No April fools, Nicole Aho enjoys several scoops of her mint chocolate chip ice cream one evening in her Cincinnati, Ohio home.
Mar 31, 2011
Call out prep March 31, 2011
A partially completed project for the Boy Scout Troop 805 campout at Camp Michaels in Union, KY. The project is part of the Order of the Arrow call out, induction, ceremony. Details to come.
Mar 30, 2011
Church Coupon March 30, 2011
Arriving in the mail for Shane Noem is a coupon for a free drink at River Hills church in Loveland, Ohio. The church not only has a drink stand, but also a waterfall and a mulit-acre lake behind it.
Mar 29, 2011
What's that Insurance? March 29th, 2011
At Camp Ernst lake in Burlington, KY a white goose greets park goers as they come to feed the many ducks and geese that congregate at the lake.
Mar 28, 2011
River Monster March 28, 2011
The Northern Kentucky River Monster's mascot has a simple but effective outfit and would serve him well if he went hunting. The mascot made an appearance with former Cincinnati Bengals player Icky Woods during the half time presentation at NKU's indoor arena.
Mar 27, 2011
How many does it take? March 27, 2011
How many Noem's does it take to change a light bulb? None, because none of them can reach it. In a family of short people, things like light bulbs take longer than many other home repairs.
Mar 26, 2011
Service March 26, 2011
Addressing the Trailblazer District Meritbadge Challenge class of 2011, 4th District Congressman Geoff Davis (R) talks about service and dedication and how the scouting movement has been a staple of the American culture.
Mar 25, 2011
Home Defense Goose March 25, 2011
Hanging from the Noem Family ceiling, a goose looks like form of home defense as it dangles above the back door. The goose was taken by Dave Noem on a hunting trip to North Dakota.
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