A Day in the Valley

24 hours. Six photographers. One day of life in the Chippewa Valley.

On Friday, May 31, we sent a team of photographers out into the many nooks and crannies of the Chippewa Valley to document one full day – from midnight to midnight – with help from our friends at CoLab. Through snapshots of local life, we hope this feature communicates the people and places of this area in ways 1,000 words never could.

12:02am

DJ Sean Murphy (a.k.a. Bob Nowlan) closes out his weekly broadcast of Insurgence at WHYS Radio 96.3fm.

photo by Luong Huynh

12:21am

12:22am

photo by Luong Huynh

A Taylor County road crew contracted with the State of Wisconsin repaints road markings on US-53 north of Lake Hallie.

12:58am

photo by Luong Huynh

Nate Blankenheim, MD, dictates patient notes at Marshfield Medical Center, Eau Claire.

1:02am

photo by Luong Huynh

David A., RN, and Alex Fox, CCT, work on patient charting and research at Marshfield Medical Center, Eau Claire.

2:21am

photo by Luong Huynh

Late night diners grab a bite to eat at Gyro King on Water Street in Eau Claire.

5:47am

photo by Branden Nall

The glow from the sunrise near Phoenix Park as Eau Claire wakes up.

6:01am

photo by Branden Nall

Vacant Graham Avenue with a lonely garbage man on the job at 6:01am

6:07am

photo by Branden Nall

A goose, a band shell, and a breakfast of dandilions. Owen Park.

6:17am

photo by Lee Butterworth

The aftermath of some fireworks in a parking lot at Riverview Park.

6:26am

Filled with the song of nature, a man strums his mandolin.

photo by Branden Nall

6:52am

photo by Lee Butterworth

The morning commute from the Western Ave. overpass at North Crossing.

7:35am

photo by Lee Butterworth

Colleen Wojcik bakes a batch of cookies at Elder Valley Farms' shared kitchen in Banbury Place.

7:46am

photo by Lee Butterworth

Morning at the bus station in downtown Eau Claire.

7:52am

photo by Branden Nall

Sparks fly at a construction site in Chippewa Falls.

8:09am

photo by Branden Nall

Blasting tunes and grass clippings at 8am.

8:11am

photo by Branden Nall

On the bike trail with a yoga mat, Chippewa Falls.

8:17am

photo by Branden Nall

Who doesn't love a baby Sand Hill Crane? 1st Ave marsh across from Mason Shoe, Chippewa Falls.

8:41am

photo by Lee Butterworth

Locals stop by Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar for some caffeine.

9:21am

photo by Branden Nall

A family of bison rest in the sunlight.

10:04am

photo by Branden Nall

A mountain of plowed snow from winter still stands tall on an 85 degree day.

10:16am

photo by Branden Nall

Outside Racy D'lenes Coffee Lounge, Eau Claire.

11:03am

photo by Lee Butterworth

Eau Claire woodworker Tim Brudnicki logs on.

12:14pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Cameron, fires his water launcher into the Chippewa River at Phoenix Park.

12:21pm

photo by Luong Huynh

A young fisherman admires his catch, a Chippewa River sturgeon.

12:32pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Residents enjoy an early afternoon hammock nap in Phoenix Park.

12:42pm

photo by Lee Butterworth

Evan Middlesworth mixing at Pine Hollow studio.

12:58pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Summertime heat at Half Moon Beach.

1:31pm

photo by Timothy Mather

Dr. Richelle Ackerman, DMV, takes a quick call while on break as she walks the Stokke Trail near the animal clinic she works at in North Menomonie.

2:01pm

photo by Timothy Mather

Devin fishes and relaxes along the Red Cedar River just below the dam.

2:20pm

Becca (staff) and Simon (dog) at the Dunn County Humane Society.

photo by Timothy Mather

2:34pm

Bradley, newcomer to the area, purchases an annual pass for the Red Cedar Trail from Jana at the trailhead depot.

photo by Timothy Mather

3:12pm

photo by Timothy Mather

Kevin, and his dog Poncho, relax at their campsite in the Dunn County Rec Park. He and his wife live in Cable and were in town for the Red Cedar Speedway races.

3:22pm

photo by Timothy Mather

Workers preparing the Red Cedar Speedway track ahead of Friday-night racing.

3:45pm

Darrel Gibson, of Gibson Aviation Services LLC, preflights a Cessna on the ramp at Menomonie airport.

photo by Timothy Mather

4:00pm

CoLab co-working space, Eau Claire.
Check out a day at CoLab.

photo by CoLab

4:42pm

photo by Branden Nall

Catching some rays at Carson Park on a sunny warm Friday.

5:34pm

photo by Branden Nall

Artisan Forge Friday food and drinks.

5:36pm

photo by Branden Nall

Evening ambiance at Skill Shot.

5:37pm

photo by Branden Nall

Teaching a music lesson at Millers Melody Makers in Artisan Forge.

5:38pm

photo by Branden Nall

Crafting at Jacqueline Renee Jewelry (Artisan Forge).

6:31pm

photo by Taylor Smith

Mike Hencley works outs at Highland Fitness.

7:30pm

photo by Taylor Smith

Foggy evening Winsor Drive, Eau Claire.

8:30pm

photo by Taylor Smith

Ana Smith and her classmates graduate from North High School.

9:26pm

photo by Andrea Paulseth

At dusk, thunderstorms move in over Phoenix Park.

10:04pm

photo by Andrea Paulseth

Zackery Chaffee closes up the shop at Eau Claire Games and Arcade.

10:17pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Friday night patrons enjoy beers at the new Brewing Projekt taproom.

11:00pm

photo by Andrea Paulseth

Andrew Diaz stocks the water display at the London Road Festival Foods

11:01pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Mandi Hartman, Jake Ludwigson, and CJ Lyons enjoying drinks at the Joynt.

11:09pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Nora Philips and Dan Woodworth decide on the next music selections at the Joynt.

11:24pm

photo by Andrea Paulseth

A man checks his device outside the 420 Internet Cafe in downtown Eau Claire.

11:26pm

photo by Luong Huynh

Brian O'Connor and Alex Webber play pool at the Joynt.

A Day at CoLab

9:02am

10:37am

11:41am

1:00pm

1:01pm

2:00pm

3:13pm

4:00pm

Meet the Photographers

Branden NALL is an EC Westsider who has toted a camera around since he was a kid. Turning his hobby into a a full time career in January of 2019 has been an amazing and very challenging adventure. You can find him at Nallimaging.com or at his studio on Clairemont Avenue in EC at Artisan Forge.

Lee Butterworth is an Eau Claire-Based Photographer and photo contributor for Volume One. You can find his work on Instagram @leebutterworthphoto.

Luong Huynh is a Disaster Program Specialist for the American Red Cross, where he trains and coordinates volunteers, manages community preparedness programs, and responds to national disasters. In his time off, Luong is a freelance event photographer and and regular contributor to Volume One Magazine.

Andrea Paulseth is an Eau Claire native who enjoys taking environmental and candid photos of people. You will probably never catch her trying to photograph wildlife unless a friendly bear decides to visit her home.

Timothy Mather lives in Menomonie with his beautiful wife and their two children. He hates tomatoes and cucumbers, but loves ketchup and pickles.

Taylor Smith is a local freelance photographer specializing in portrait and event photography. He loves the Eau Claire music and art scene almost as much as he loves photographing it. You can find his work on Instagram @tjsphoto_.