Michael Watson Photography

10/13/2026

Fall colors are in all stages from just starting to past peak depending on your location. West Central Wisconsin is around midway in some areas and just starting in others. This photo was taken near Black River Falls, WI.
Love the color reflection on the water.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Bull Elk in search of another Bull Elk that is bugling off in the distance.

10/11/2026

Great Egret resting in a tree on a Fall afternoon.

10/09/2026

Sandhill taking flight from the marsh area. Such cool birds!!

10/09/2026

American White Pelican in the evening sunset. There was just a small opening in the clouds to cast that warm orange/yellow light.

10/07/2026

Another view of last night's sunset from Perrot State Park. Nothing but the sounds of nature while waiting for the sun to drop behind the bluff.

10/03/2026

Early Fall colors are starting in some areas. This branch stuck out as it looked like clothes hanging on the line. The bright yellows are fading to orange with just a touch of red starting to show on them.
Cooler weather and less daylight will be letting the Fall color season start soon in West Central Region of WI.
From my vantage point on top of Brady Bluff this evening, there is not much happening on a broad scale along the Mississippi River corridor.

10/02/2026

American White Pelicans feeding on shad.

10/01/2026

Coulee Region Riders Club Wisconsin High School Rodeo Association With the great news of Trisha Aldridge and the amazing Adios Pantalones making the NFR, it was only fitting to post a photo of a beautiful Palomino with braids flying through the barrels.

On a side note, I was able to find a hard drive with enough space temporarily to store the Holmen photos. If you are still considering photos, please reach out. For those who have reached out and have had proofs sent to them, please let me know if you plan to purchase any.

Unfortunately, I do have a short blacklist of individuals who have taken my photos without permission or giving credit to the photographer and are using them on their FB pages. Please, do not use these photos without permission or purchasing those you plan to use. I love taking the photos, but I can't continue to do it for free. It is a time consuming job, but worth it to those who appreciate the memories I am able to capture.