Paul Ostrum
Resides in Seeley, WI. Photography and music interests began at an early age learning guitar and taking pictures in northern Wisconsin community of Cumberland. Going on to attend college and Technical school for music and natural resources as well as studying photography in college and through other sources. Retiring from the US Forest Service in 2012 as a District Fire Management Officer and Fuels Technician gave me more time to pursue photography. An active participant in silent sports; cross country skiing. road and mountain biking as well as snowshoeing keeps me active and finding new ideas for photos. Completed 20 Birkebeiner ski races and a member of the Birch Leggings Club. I am also a descendant of the Birkebeiner Warriors. I also have been an avid bowhunter for over fifty years and believe this keeps me fitting in with the natural world. FAA-certified Drone Pilot #4315296. Winner of 2021 and 2023 Pope and Young Club photo contest for Wildlife and Hunter categories. Winner of the 2022 and 2024 Project Loon Watch Poster competition.
My creative drive has been strong since I was very young. Making photographs of our natural world lets me show the beauty and what rewards there are by being out there. I also want to help make others aware of nature. Night Sky, Wildlife, and Landscapes; our area has plenty to experience. I also shoot silent sports showing a different look.
https://paulostrum.smugmug.com/
