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]
I spent an evening shoot in the historic St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas. The historic building is the oldest German Catholic church in Texas and one of the oldest buildings in Galveston and a survivor of the 1900 storm. This was a field trip led by Kathy Adams […more]
Whether you’re hoping to capture a field of flowers or the beauty of a solitary bud, the following tips will help you to capture amazing images of plants and wildflowers and create beautiful photographs. Perhaps it goes without saying that photography is all about light. Personally, I think it is […more]