One of my frustrations with photography blogs and magazines, is their tendency to feature gorgeous images from exotic places I’m not likely to ever visit. Ever. They seem to imply I cannot possibly capture awe-inspiring landscapes or produce captivating street photography unless I travel far, far from home where I […more]
Step Lightly depicts a Northern bobwhite as he walks gingerly across the red dirt toward a watering hole. Sitting in a ground-level blind, I was able to get eye-level with the bird to get my photo. Then I employed several techniques to create this work of digital fine art.
Although I have had my feeders out all summer, I have not seen any hummingbirds this year. I miss watching their flitting back and forth and the staunch defense of their territory! So, I am filling the void by looking at some of my favorite hummingbird images. If you are […more]
On a pleasant fall evening at sunset in Auke Bay near Juneau, Alaska, the harbor seals gather on the platform of this buoy as a whale watching tour boat heads in for the night. The red in the buoy immediately catches your eye but few look closely enough to see […more]
I’ve been to Canyon de Chelly before but never attempted the hike to view the White House ruins. This year was different. Our group really wanted to make the trek and I was determined not to be the spoil sport. There is one public trail starting at the White House […more]
This is my third trip to the Good Shepherd Mission in Fort Defiance, Arizona and I am still taken by the church building. Over the course of several days, I captured views from several different angles, most highlighting the steeple. Sunsets are beautiful in the southwest and the one pictured […more]
I recently spent few days in Devine, TX, photographing wildflowers. If you have been following me for a while (thank you!), this should come as no surprise. Taking pictures of wildflowers was the catalyst for my love of photography and I usually post one or two bits about my wildflower […more]
Having been to many of the Caribbean Islands, I found Aruba to be surprising. In this post, I share a few of my photos from Aruba, along with my thoughts about my experience on the island. As islands in the Caribbean go, Aruba is typical in that it has beautiful […more]
There is something hypnotic about waves washing up on a beach. A day can be easily spent gazing hour after hour upon the ever changing scene. The rhythmic back and forth lulls us into a relaxed, trance-like state; and we are happy. Our visit to Aruba was too short but […more]
This image reminds me, that while traveling to new places and trying new things can be exciting and interesting, we must make sure we take care of our vessel. A well-maintained vessel protects and carries it’s cargo to the next destination. Our life’s journeys take us many places. We must […more]