Outside of the water droplets on the edge of this lily, it was the contrast of the orange against green that first caught my eye. Now as I have said before, it can be difficult to shoot macro hand-held and get the focus where you want it. And with this flower, I was close but did…… Continue reading Orange Against Green
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Slow Please
Go slow please. On a multi-use walking / bike path like this one, it is pretty obvious why this was stenciled on the asphalt. But after I shot this, I started to think about other ways I should take heed of the sign. Here are just a few thoughts (in no particular order): Be slow to speak…… Continue reading Slow Please
Going Places
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” –T.S. Eliot This is how I see my son quite often these days – running to and fro, exploring everything he sees. Pushing limits is built in to the DNA of a toddler. Now sometimes that can be a…… Continue reading Going Places
Nuts and Bolts and Bolts and Nuts
Ah, the sign of a well organized basement or garage workshop. Rows upon rows of old mayonnaise and jam jars filled with nuts and bolts and screws and nails. This photo was taken in the basement work space of one my neighbors. And this is only a very very small piece of an incredible smorgasbord…… Continue reading Nuts and Bolts and Bolts and Nuts
Go For a Spin
Anyone want to go for a spin? Normally, I would answer this question with a yes! However, at a neighborhood carnival, I would have to pass. I love watching the rides twist and turn with the flashing lights and glowing neon. But my inner ear, stomach, and I have an understanding – everything will be…… Continue reading Go For a Spin
Solitary
Always vigilant, a tiny solitary Seuss-like tree stands alone in a vast never-ending grey. Although isolated, it is not joyless. For it knows its purpose – to add form and shape to the eternal void. And so it abides. “The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost; to be everywhere, is to be nowhere.” …… Continue reading Solitary
Filament
“Something aches at the very core of me, something ancient and deep and stronger than words: the filament that joins each of us to the root of existence, that ancient thing unfurling and resisting and grappling, desperately, for a foothold, a way to stay here, breathe, keep going.” –Lauren Oliver, Delirium Those bonds, the filaments,…… Continue reading Filament
The Creative Process: A Starting Point
“We do not evaluate the result but the starting point of the creative process.” –Ludwig Mies van der Rohe In his thoughts on Photography, Ernst Haas said “the camera only facilitates the taking.” To what degree is a source of great debate. Some believe photography is only about capturing the moment and no extra processing is…… Continue reading The Creative Process: A Starting Point
A Night at the Carnival
We spent a day and a night at the carnival. And even at 48 years old, I feel like a kid, wide-eyed and excited about the rides, the food, the sights, sounds, and smells. Of course, now that I am an adult, I also get excited about the music and the, shall we say, refreshments.…… Continue reading A Night at the Carnival
Make My Day
This is my Clint Eastwood “go ahead, make my day” look. A bit of fun late at night while I’m trying new things. And, yes, scrambling to get a shot of the day. Ok, so yeah, it’s another self-portrait for the 365 image of the day. But I did have quite a bit of fun processing…… Continue reading Make My Day
Motion Graphics
Today was all about motion graphics. You may be looking at this image thinking, “what the heck does that have to do with photography?” Well, in a word, nothing. I’ve been busy with a couple of graphics jobs (see my 3D/2D reel here) and didn’t have any time to shoot today. Other than the shot…… Continue reading Motion Graphics
Partly Cloudy
The weather was partly cloudy with plenty of sunshine and a comfortable 76 degrees. Or at least it was in my office today. And I have pictures to prove it! Of course, you could say it was mostly sunny. Well, however you want to categorize it, it was a good day. Day 286 of my 365…… Continue reading Partly Cloudy