Each year, I create a book which compiles my favorite photographs from the entire year.

You may CLICK HERE to view a full preview of this year's book. It's most effective to view the images with the pages of the book expanded to fill your monitor.

I use Blurb to create my books. I'm very pleased with the quality of the product--from the binding and paper to the image quality. Producing such a small quantity of books makes for a high cost per unit. I make these available for purchase at the base cost from Blurb. However, the book isn't intended for general distribution. I like to create one for my own records--and family and friends occasionally order books as well.

This is the 14th annual "A Look Through My Lens" book that I've created!

A Look Through My Lens

By Glenn Nagel

This morning, my "South Dakota Badlands" picture won Imaging Resource's "Photo of the Day". CLICK HERE to view Imaging Resource's Photo of the Day page.

This photograph was captured during my October road trip to South Dakota. This is the fifth time one of my photographs has won this contest since I migrated to mirrorless with the Nikon Z7ii camera.

This marks the 82nd time that one of my photographs was recognized by Imaging Resource as its "Photo of the Day". A photographer is limited to one winning entry per month, so this series of winning images stretches back more than seven years. Click here to view all of the winning entries.

South Dakota BadlandsImaging Resource's Photo of the Day for December 15, 2021

This morning, my "Bond Falls" picture won Imaging Resource's "Photo of the Day". CLICK HERE to view Imaging Resource's Photo of the Day page.

This photograph was captured during my road trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in September. This is the fourth time one of my photographs has won this contest since I migrated to mirrorless with the Nikon Z7ii camera.

This marks the 81st time that one of my photographs was recognized by Imaging Resource as its "Photo of the Day". A photographer is limited to one winning entry per month, so this series of winning images stretches back more than seven years. Click here to view all of the winning entries.

Bond FallsImaging Resource's Photo of the Day for November 12, 2011

While visiting Scottsbluff, Nebraska, I took the 100 mile round trip drive to Alliance, Nebraska to photograph Carhenge. Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge It consists of 39 vintage automobiles arranged in a circle.

It was surreal seeing this massive sculpture on the open high plains of Nebraska in the middle of nowhere. It was also a test for my first all electric road trip. I recently purchased a Tesla and drove it 3,000 miles on this road trip (more on that topic later).

CarhengeCarhenge sculpture at 2151 Co Road 59 near Alliance, Nebraska on October 16, 2021. Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge. Carhenge is formed from vintage American automobiles, all covered with gray spray paint. Built by Jim Reinders. CarhengeCarhenge sculpture at 2151 Co Road 59 near Alliance, Nebraska on October 16, 2021. Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge. Carhenge is formed from vintage American automobiles, all covered with gray spray paint. Built by Jim Reinders. CarhengeCarhenge sculpture at 2151 Co Road 59 near Alliance, Nebraska on October 16, 2021. Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge. Carhenge is formed from vintage American automobiles, all covered with gray spray paint. Built by Jim Reinders. CarhengeCarhenge sculpture at 2151 Co Road 59 near Alliance, Nebraska on October 16, 2021. Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge. Carhenge is formed from vintage American automobiles, all covered with gray spray paint. Built by Jim Reinders. CarhengeCarhenge sculpture at 2151 Co Road 59 near Alliance, Nebraska on October 16, 2021. Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge. Carhenge is formed from vintage American automobiles, all covered with gray spray paint. Built by Jim Reinders.

I just completed my road trip to South Dakota (from Chicago). It was a 12 day journey that covered just under 3,000 miles.

This was the first trip that I took with an all electric vehicle. I purchased a Tesla just weeks before the trip. The Tesla performed well throughout the road trip...and driving an electric car on a long road trip can be the subject of another article.

Here was my itinerary for this trip:

Day 1:  Omaha, NE (commuting day)

Day 2:  North Platte, NE (Nebraska State Capitol, Pioneer Village)

Day 3:  Cheyenne, WY (Buffalo Bill's Ranch, Wyoming State Capitol)

Day 4:  Scottsbluff, NE (Scotts Bluff, Carhenge, Chimney Rock)

Day 5:  Deadwood, SD (Fort Laramie, Register Cliff, Deadwood)

Day 6:  Deadwood, SD (Deadwood historic Main Street, Spearfish Canyon)

Day 7:  Rapid City, SD (Bear Country, Art Alley)

Day 8:  Wall, SD (Badlands National Park)

Day 9:  Wall, SD (Badlands National Park, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site)

Day 10: Pierre, SD (Badlands National Park, South Dakota State Capitol)

Day 11: Sioux City, IA (Native American National Scenic Byway, Yankton downtown)

Day 12: Orland Park, IL (commuting day)

This morning, my "Smoky Mountains" picture won Imaging Resource's "Photo of the Day". CLICK HERE to view Imaging Resource's Photo of the Day page.

This photograph was captured from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It was captured nearly 8 years ago with the Nikon D800 camera.

This marks the 80th time that one of my photographs was recognized by Imaging Resource as its "Photo of the Day". A photographer is limited to one winning entry per month, so this series of winning images stretches back more than seven years. Click here to view all of the winning entries.

Smoky MountainsImaging Resource's Photo of the Day for October 10, 2021

This morning, my "Prison Cell Block" picture won Imaging Resource's "Photo of the Day". CLICK HERE to view Imaging Resource's Photo of the Day page.

This photograph was captured in July at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. I arranged for private photography access to this fascinating building. In order to maintain sharpness throughout the frame, I used the "focus stacking" technique to create this picture. This is the third time one of my photographs has won this contest since I migrated to mirrorless with the Nikon Z7ii camera.

This marks the 79th time that one of my photographs was recognized by Imaging Resource as its "Photo of the Day". A photographer is limited to one winning entry per month, so this series of winning images stretches back more than seven years. Click here to view all of the winning entries.

Prison Cell BlockImaging Resource's Photo of the Day for August 18, 2021

During my recent trip to Des Moines, I was fortunate to secure a couple of hours of private access to the Basilica of St. John. I enjoy photographing places of worship, so this was a real treat. In fact, I have now visited 247 places of worship!

When I visit such a location, I always offer to share any photographs I capture with the church. The church can then use the full resolution files for any purpose they wish--for no charge. So, I strive to do my best in presenting the church in the images.

Here are some of the pictures from my visit:

Basilica of St. JohnNave from the balcony of the Basilica of St. John at 1915 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa on July 29, 2021 Basilica of St. JohnNave from the balcony of the Basilica of St. John at 1915 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa on July 29, 2021 Basilica of St. JohnPipe organ and rose window of the Basilica of St. John at 1915 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa on July 29, 2021 Basilica of St. JohnBasilica of St. John at 1915 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa on July 29, 2021 Basilica of St. JohnBasilica of St. John at 1915 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa on July 29, 2021