Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson

When not otherwise drumming with area musicians or assisting customers at Rushford’s Ace Hardware, Craig Johnson’s photographer’s eye focuses on the region’s picturesque scenery and its sports teams. Look for his work in a variety of regional publications.

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sunsetting photo

Bluffland Sunsets, Moonrise

Root River Current photographers capture twilight scenes in this series of “sunset, moonrise” photos.

puppy sitting in yard

Settling in for Another Season

Root River Current photographers capture critters welcoming another season.

photo of blooming blue flower

April Springs to Life

Root River Current photographers capture the arrival of Spring in Southeast Minnesota.

Pair of eagles sit on a snowy river bank on a sunny day.

Original Photography: Winter Scenes

Original photography from southeastern Minnesota featuring nature scenes and community activities.

Thankful for...autumn silhouettes on Vinegar Hill near Rushford. (Photo by Craig Johnson)

Thankful for…

Photographers Craig Johnson and Joe Deden share photos that remind us of what we’re thankful for at this time of year.

Late summer sunset over a farm just west of Chatfield. (Photo by Julie Fryer)

Autumn Splendor

Southeast Minnesota Driftless Scenery, Fall 2024

<span style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c6b6b; ">A Monarch butterfly stops for a rest and a snack. Monarchs' fall migration typically continues through October in southeast Minnesota. (Photo by Craig Johnson)</span>

Summer Fades into Fall

Area photographers capture the changing seasons.

<span style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c6b6b; ">A bright green tree frog nestles in for a little rest. (Photo by Dick Nethercut)</span>

Dog Days of Summer

 

<span style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c6b6b;"><em>High School baseball is in full force during May. In this picture, the batter makes contact with the baseball while the catcher is still poised to receive the pitch. (Photo by Craig Johnson)</em> </span>

Prelude to Summer

Craig Johnson and Renee Bergstrom capture the full essence of May.

<span style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c6b6b; "><em>Geese and goslings float in the water on a sunny spring day. (Photo by Renee Bergstrom)</em></span>

Seasonal Photos

Spring Nature: Craig Johnson and Renee Bergstrom capture the emergence of animal life in April.

A lone cottonwood against the distant melting remnants of snow between Bratsberg and Highland in eastern Fillmore County. (Photo by Craig Johnson)

Winter into Spring

March photo ssubmission from Craig Johnson.

On cold winter days, ice creeps slowly from the shore toward the main channel of the Root River near Peterson. (Photo by Craig Johnson)

Cold Days…Hot Nights

Craig Johnson shares seasonal photos.

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