Photo Team Travels and Captures the Beauty of Iowa in 2007

Two of the great passions in life of the Painter Photographic Team is travel and photography: Doug and Amelia Painter. We have been traveling on Mid-west assignments and snapping landscapes and unique encounters along the way for over three years now. We love it.

Now that winter is passing into spring, we look forward to many trips and photography opportunities within Iowa. Our first project of spring is conservation photography in northwest Iowa where the area is filled with water and prairies -- mother nature at her best.
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Planning a trip into Northwest Iowa -- Book lodging Online

If you are planing a trip to NW Iowa this spring or summer season, there is a new online resource to assist you. The premier Inns of northwest Iowa are all listed on this easy to navigate site, here is a link: http://www.nwiowabedandbreakfasts.com/

Local attractions are listed as are golf courses. The group even furnishes you a link to order a bike guide/map for Iowa — a great resource for serious bicyclists.

If you have any other Iowa destination in mind check out lodging accommodations at premier Iowa Inns at this site: http://www.iabedandbreakfast.com. This group's members also blog daily with travel tips and lodging special here: http://iabedandbreakfast.com/blog

Wichita Kansas Lodging Accommodations at their Finest

Dorothy wanted to return to Kansas, and you'll want to do the same! Wichita, KS, is waiting for you! This one-time cattle town turned modern, booming city, where the spirit of the Old West lives on has all the nightlife you can stand and a feel of the early pioneer days can be found all over the city. Visit the recreated village at the Old Cowtown Museum. For nature and wildlife, check out Botanica's lovely gardens or head over to the Sedgwick County Zoo, home to over 350 species of animals. Wichita stays up when the sun goes down: there's nightlife, culture, karaoke and cuisine for all tastes.

Lodging accommodations in Wichita are also superior. The Serenity Bed and Breakfast is an ideal location for Wichita travelers. During March, take advantage of their Shamrock Special which includes a cozy room for two, complete gourmet dinner for two and a decadent Serenity B&B Dessert of the Day, two gourmet breakfasts and your own lucky Irish party favors.

All rooms come with his & hers bathrobes, fresh green flowers, complimentary bottled water, variable speed ceiling fans and dimmable lights, phones with free local calls, 27” flat screen color TV with 75-channel cable & remote, deluxe high-speed wireless internet, use of dry sauna and fitness room and more! Gourmet breakfast allows you to choose from the breakfast menu. (I'm told that green eggs and ham are on the menu the entire month of March!) Pricing depends on specific room and weekday or weekend rate. Call them at 800-281-0484 for specific quote. Typical two-person weekday price $125. Typical two-person weekend price $145. You can also visit them online at: http:www.serenitybedandbreakfast.com