I am a walker. I mean that in the sense that I'm not a runner. I go out and tear up several miles at a time. I average a 14-minute mile. It is not a stroll. What the hell does this have to do with photography? Well one of my normal walking routes takes me... Continue Reading →
Part 2 of my study of the lifecycle of the Lilies of the Valley growing by my front door.
First images in the life cycle study of Lily of the Valley
Another forest, another beaver pond; more fun with reflections.
Good photography happens in the most surprising places.
Lodgepole pine cone on my front steps. While working on a project/study in my front yard (one that will take me all year to complete) I found this newly-shed specimen. I was taken by its texture and the spiral emphasized by the process of it opening. It took several tries to find the right combination... Continue Reading →
Slowing down and opening your eyes to a location will reward unexpected gems.
Macro photography is fascinating and tricky, but I love it.
Being aware of your surroundings and keeping your photographer's eyes open can yield fantastic opportunities for great pictures.
Stretch your creative side by picking up gear you seldom use. And again, the importance of looking back.
Even though I haven't been posting, I have been shooting. Went to a new location yesterday at dawn and I think I might go back soon as I have other things I want to try. Yeah, it's another river in winter, but the rough beauty of places like this just gets to me. The noise... Continue Reading →
As we head into spring it gets harder and harder to find things that I find photographically pleasing. So I went to the beach. The way the light hits the sand and lights up these rivulets is really something. Nothing like an empty beach - Black and white wasn't a bad choice either for highlighting... Continue Reading →
I'm not a morning person, but for good light I can make exceptions. Yesterday we had fresh snow for the first time in a month and I just had to go out and play. It was wonderful. Crisp. Quiet. Shining. Here's how it went - Soft light brings out the sparkles in the snow -... Continue Reading →
A lot of the time I'm a spontaneous photographer. I walk around with my eyes open and take pictures of what I see. Some interpretation goes into it, but mostly I'm pretty literal and documentary. Until recently I didn't really envision what I want ahead of time and try to manipulate things to come together. ... Continue Reading →
Hidden beauty thrown at your feet.
Who doesn't love a cliche? Blue sky haters need not apply.
Mother nature uncooperative? Letting go of expectations is the key to finding something worthy.
Trance-inducing vignettes off the macro path.
Finding the balance between assurance and arrogance.
What I almost missed.
