• Hunting for landscapes?

    Can you hunt for landscapes? Is it a good idea? I hope so since I think that’s what I do. I have observed and read about real landscape photographers. They generally have one thing I don’t – a serious plan that often involves a number on an alarm clock that is far too small. I… Continue Reading

  • Let’s over think this!

    Apparently there are questions that have implied answers. I am learning this … slowly. My wife is quite helpful with advice. These questions might include easy ones like: How are you? Are you keeping busy? How do you like my hair? Acceptable answers are good, oh yes and … this could be awkward, but I… Continue Reading

  • Reflections

    This water has moods. I have been to this same spot many times. The water in front of me has attracted many creatures so I keep coming back. When I find myself alone, I occasionally make images of the beautiful scenes before me. The water is often dark and foreboding, reflecting what it sees. It… Continue Reading

  • The camera made me strange!

    A funny thing happens when you put a camera in people’s hands. They do odd things! After spending a lot of time taking photos and watching others do the same, I have put together a mock celebration of the unusual behavior of photographers. Have you seen any of these types? 1. Touristy These people are… Continue Reading

  • The art of deleting

    The snow is getting deeper and squeezing its way into my boots. I am seriously regretting leaving my ski pants in the truck but thankful my wife wore hers. She kindly makes a partial path in the snow. I’m concentrating on aligning my steps with her tracks while carefully scanning the forest around us. Neither… Continue Reading

  • Unfair light

    Did you know sunlight was spectacularly unfair? The evening light hits some branches practically making them glow while others are left in relative darkness. I think the contrast brings the photo to life. It’s also fundamentally unfair because the light left some branches to be the boring contrasting elements of the photo and not the… Continue Reading