Before I take on writing a Black and White Photography 201, I'm going to share some more junk drawer photos. Well, this first one isn't from a drawer, but a forgotten cabinet over the fridge. In a clean-out binge I found a bunch of weird booze we stuck there for some reason. Pepper flavored vodka. ... Continue Reading →
Frustrated by my inability to see outside in nature lately, I've turned my attention to the Junk Drawer in hopes of finding some worthy subjects. Dredged up this old transistor radio that was my husband's when he was a kid. It still works! These first three were shot with the Olympus 90mm f2 macro... Continue Reading →
This is a new thing for me, choosing my best photos of the year. I’ve done it with books I’ve read and albums I’ve bought, but not things I made myself. It can be hard to subjectively judge your own work, but I think it's a worthy exercise for anyone who wants to get better... Continue Reading →
This idea has been rolling around in my head for some time. Months maybe, certainly weeks. I like the idea of it even though my back does not. Have you heard the term before? I think I must have picked it up somewhere since I'm not the type to go around coining phrases. It has... Continue Reading →
Let me count the ways - It's been truly wonderful this season. More to come.
While the season is by no means over, the peak color is draining rapidly. A storm came through yesterday that probably knocked a lot of leaves off the trees and so I was even more glad to have gotten out in the days before. Because of my health issue, my fall season was in jeopardy... Continue Reading →
Part 10 of the lifecycle of the Lily of the Valley study - berries go from luscious and ripe to fallen and decaying.
Fruit ripens and an unexpected visitor drops by.
After some weeks of relative sameness, the plants are beginning a new phase - the die back. I love the contrast between the still verdant leaves and the dying leaves. The textures are still terrific. And of course I couldn't resist a monochrome conversion. The shapes and light variation in the early morning is perfect... Continue Reading →
Clever spider and her hunting blind.
Hey - these guys make fruit!
Please don't let it be the agony of defeat.
Man v. Nature isn't always just a Jack London book report topic.
A spooky coincidence and discovery on a dirt road.
A hike in Pinnacles National Monument on a rare cloudy day - it rained!!
The latest set of photos in the Lily of the Valley life cycle study. The bloom is off the rose so to speak.
The lilies of the valley are in full bloom.
Pushed into originality I decide to go with the flow.
Lily of the Valley life cycle study progress...the most beautiful phase yet.
Falling water and ferny goodness.
Much delayed progress post on the Lily of the Valley life cycle study. April 8 - 21st.
Wonders and beauties at your feet.
Got old gear? Put it to use! A little experimentation and adaptation can produce some pleasing results.
It's hip to be square; square cropping and you.
