Artistic

Upstanding Bell

Usually, handbells are placed flat on the table when not in use. On occasion, a musician will put one out of the way standing up. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Clapper Close Up

Handbell clappers swing on a hinged axle equipped with a spring. The axle only allows the clapper to strike the casting at the best sounding spot (the strikepoint), while the spring lifts the clapper off the casting so that it can continue to vibrate. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Shine On

The tuned bronze castings of handbells aren't just for looking at. They sound great, too. Photo by Daniel M. Reck. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Ready to Ring

Three octaves of handbells are lined up on a padded table, ready for a solo performance. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

"I Voted"

I've cast my ballot for for Election Day! Have you? Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

A Bell of a Different Color

The bottom of a clarinet is known as the bell, and both instruments share a common musical characteristic: They each emphasize the 12th in their overtones. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Delicious Dehydrated Water!

Brought to you by Bernard Food Industries, enjoy this fine Bernard's Dehydrated Water! Reduce weight in shipping and save when making favorite recipies. Just empty the can into one gallon of water, chill, and serve. Bernard's Dehydrated Water has been delicious and refreshing since 1964! Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Study, Study

When learning something new, there is no substitute for practicing the subject. Feed your brain! Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Imposter

Detail from "Before the Sun Speaks" (2008) by sculptor Molly Mason, formed from stainless steel and kiln-formed glass. Installed at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

"Before the Sun Speaks" (2008)

Detail from "Before the Sun Speaks" (2008) by sculptor Molly Mason, formed from stainless steel and kiln-formed glass. Installed at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

"Before the Sun Speaks" (2008)

Detail from "Before the Sun Speaks" (2008) by sculptor Molly Mason, formed from stainless steel and kiln-formed glass. Installed at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

"Before the Sun Speaks" (2008)

Detail from "Before the Sun Speaks" (2008) by sculptor Molly Mason, formed from stainless steel and kiln-formed glass. Installed at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Steely Sun

Detail from "Before the Sun Speaks" (2008) by sculptor Molly Mason, formed from stainless steel and kiln-formed glass. Installed at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

No Horns

This placard at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree seems to be quite clear. No horns here! Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today. View more jamboree images...

Seven Lights for Seven Fraternities

During the 2011 Greek Week festivities, fraternity members lit seven candles during the Monmouth College Chapel Service, each recognizing a virtue of the seven men's and women's fraternities on campus. See more from this event on Facebook at Monmouth College Greek Life. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Flowers and Clogs

Dutch Scouts decorate the entrance to their campsite at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree in Sweden with traditional clogs, complimented by lovely flowers. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today. View more jamboree images...

2011 World Scout Jamboree Opening Arena Show

Sparks fly at the opening arena show of the 2011 World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today. View more jamboree images...

Snowy Cinnamon Rolls Served at Sugarloaf Mountain

Wheels of snow roll down the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain near Alta, Utah, forming apparently heavily-frosted cinnamon rolls in the Wasatch National Forest. Daniel M. Reck. Purchase at 500px Art.

Big Fan

Mother Nature has woven a great fan out of a palm tree near Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Of Many, One

Staggered and stacked, these bricks form a wall impenetrable to the foul weather in Monmouth, Illinois. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

No, This Way!

College students indulge in a bit of chalk-based amusement in a Vanderbilt University parking lot. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Scouting Spirit

More than 45,000 Scouts light candles representing the Spirit of Scouting at the centennial arena show during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today. View more jamboree images...