The majority of these photos were taken withn 25 miles of our farm in Maquoketa, Iowa.

HOW TO USE THIS SLIDESHOW - There are lots of buttons to play with below the photos. You can just play with them, if you like. Don't worry, you can't harm anything! If you would rather I give you more information, here it is: Click on a photo you would like to see, or just click on any photo, then click on the center BUTTON (arrow) to start the slide show. If you would like to see the images full screen, move the slide up. Once you have finished viewing the image full screen, simply click on the x button above the photo (not at the top of the page). The entire collection will appear within the full screen window so you can continue to view images full screen. To stop the slide show, click on the center button again. To turn off the music, which I personally find annoying (but my son thinks is a cool ), simply turn down the volume on your computer.

Photographs exhibited here are copyrighted to Susan Ray, Bead A Simple Life and www.beadasimplelife.com of Maquoketa, Iowa 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Fine Art Prints are available of the photos: 8.5" x 11" printed on a medium weight acid free matte presentation paper. These prints resemble beautiful hand printed lithographs more than photographs. You will be delighted with the depth and saturation of color of these unique prints.The cost: $28.00 plus $8.95 shipping and handling. Iowa residents pay 7% sales tax.

Custom framing is also available. Please indicate the size and the requested quantity in your inquiry.

If you are interested in purchasing greeting cards of these photos, they are available for $32.00 for a package of six alike cards and envelopes( includes shipping and handling). A custom greeting can be created inside. Cards take about two weeks for printing. Regular photos are also available of these mages. Email me for more details. Be sure to include the number of the photo you are interested in, and the size you would the print. Photographic reproductions also take about two weeks. I have these commercially printed elsewhere. iSales tax applies to residents of Iowa.