Door County Gems: Walk On Foundation, Newport Suites, Thompson Stained Glass Studio & more.

Between Tuesday, October 23rd & Thursday morning October 24th 2018; I documented some of the interwoven passions of Don & Jean Thompson. Here's an up close and birds-eye view of several gems including the birth of the Walk On Foundation nestled within the surroundings of the Newport State Park - one of only 13 Clear Sky parks in the United States. I also revisited Thompson Stained Glass Studios & captured some of the commissioned Monarch butterfly stained glass work in progress -- overlayed with images of the late Mona Monarch - an inspirational gift from above. On perfect late fall days Newport Suites photos - interior and exterior were added along with portraits of Don & Jean Thompson - backdrops included the Door County Bakery & the Walk On Foundation renovation in progress. And there's spontaneous pictures of Wolfie posing and often running. I allowed time for a leisurely walk around Ellison's Bay. The album is supplemented with interior photographs of Newport Suites taken on Tuesday, October 23rd in the early afternoon -this was my Door County home for two days.

Photographer's notes: Canon 5D Mark III with Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, Canon Ultrawide 11-16mm f/2.8 (especially for interior barn photos), and Canon 100mm macro f.2.8 for close up of Monarch Mona Butterfly. All photos natural light except some select interior shots at Newport Suites and Monarch details with bounced diffuse light.