Iowa City, Iowa
Capturing moments · Telling stories · Leaving evidence
I Was Here.
“Before I take my last breath on my last day on this earth, I want to know that I have made a difference and have left evidence that I was here. A photograph can do that.”
Discover
Enter the World of Robert Allen Hill
— because being here means leaving something behind.
THE LENS
Fine art photography rooted in the landscapes, wildlife, and quiet moments of Iowa and beyond. From bees on blossoms to eagles in flight — every frame is an act of preservation.
View Photography →THE PAGE
A creative writer exploring the human experience through fiction, essays, and long-form storytelling. Currently at work on a book years in the making.
Explore Writing →MICKEY'S WORLD
Meet Mickey — a black cat thoroughly convinced he is a dog. His daily dispatches from Iowa City are equal parts comedy, chaos, and unexpected wisdom.
Meet Mickey →THE ARCHIVE
Stories don't expire. A curated collection of tales, observations, and reflections — some freshly written, some rescued from the early days of the internet.
Browse the Archive →Latest Dispatches
Mickey's World
Even the cat knows: show up. Every. Single. Day.
On the Matter of the 5:47 AM Briefing
Mickey's daily patrol begins at 5:47 AM. Precisely. He has opinions about your pillow, your blanket, and your breakfast plans — in that order.
Read More →On the Matter of Fetch
Most cats ignore thrown toys. Mickey retrieves them. Nobody taught him this. He considers it one of his finer accomplishments.
Read More →Rainy Day Protocol
When the weather turns, Mickey activates his watchdog mode. He surveys each window, files his report, and promptly naps on duty.
Read More →About the Artist
Robert Allen Hill
Robert Allen Hill is a photographer, writer, and storyteller rooted in Iowa City, Iowa. His work spans fine art photography — sold internationally through Fine Art America — to creative fiction, personal essays, and the legendary daily chronicles of a certain opinionated black cat named Mickey.
He has been creating and sharing since the early days of the internet, and believes deeply that every photograph, every story, every word is a small act of saying: I was here.
Read My Full Story →Photography is a way of feeling, touching, and loving. The things that you capture in your photographs are captured forever. The picture will remember things long after we have left this earth.
— Robert Allen Hill
— I Was Here. · Robert Allen Hill · Iowa City, Iowa
Own the Moment
Take a Piece of Iowa Home
Fine art prints, archival quality, signed and shipped from Iowa City. Every image tells a story. Every print is a permanent record that this light existed, this moment happened, this place was real.
Iowa City, Iowa
Capturing moments · Telling stories · Leaving evidence
I Was Here.
“Before I take my last breath on my last day on this earth, I want to know that I have made a difference and have left evidence that I was here. A photograph can do that.”
Discover
Enter the World of Robert Allen Hill
— because being here means leaving something behind.
THE LENS
Fine art photography rooted in the landscapes, wildlife, and quiet moments of Iowa and beyond. From bees on blossoms to eagles in flight — every frame is an act of preservation.
View Photography →THE PAGE
A creative writer exploring the human experience through fiction, essays, and long-form storytelling. Currently at work on a book years in the making.
Explore Writing →MICKEY'S WORLD
Meet Mickey — a black cat thoroughly convinced he is a dog. His daily dispatches from Iowa City are equal parts comedy, chaos, and unexpected wisdom.
Meet Mickey →THE ARCHIVE
Stories don't expire. A curated collection of tales, observations, and reflections — some freshly written, some rescued from the early days of the internet.
Browse the Archive →Latest Dispatches
Mickey's World
Even the cat knows: show up. Every. Single. Day.
On the Matter of the 5:47 AM Briefing
Mickey's daily patrol begins at 5:47 AM. Precisely. He has opinions about your pillow, your blanket, and your breakfast plans — in that order.
Read More →On the Matter of Fetch
Most cats ignore thrown toys. Mickey retrieves them. Nobody taught him this. He considers it one of his finer accomplishments.
Read More →Rainy Day Protocol
When the weather turns, Mickey activates his watchdog mode. He surveys each window, files his report, and promptly naps on duty.
Read More →About the Artist
Robert Allen Hill
Robert Allen Hill is a photographer, writer, and storyteller rooted in Iowa City, Iowa. His work spans fine art photography — sold internationally through Fine Art America — to creative fiction, personal essays, and the legendary daily chronicles of a certain opinionated black cat named Mickey.
He has been creating and sharing since the early days of the internet, and believes deeply that every photograph, every story, every word is a small act of saying: I was here.
Read My Full Story →Photography is a way of feeling, touching, and loving. The things that you capture in your photographs are captured forever. The picture will remember things long after we have left this earth.
— Robert Allen Hill
— I Was Here. · Robert Allen Hill · Iowa City, Iowa
Own the Moment
Take a Piece of Iowa Home
Fine art prints, archival quality, signed and shipped from Iowa City. Every image tells a story. Every print is a permanent record that this light existed, this moment happened, this place was real.