I enjoy taking photos of anything and everything. Some objects seem mundane but taken at the right angle, with the right background and attention to detail, the mundane can become interesting. Here’s an example: This photo was taken at a … Continue reading With a little interest anything can look good in a photo!
This sounds horrible but it’s true—I needed to kill time today. I had an hour and a ½ before an appointment. It wasn’t worth going home from work then driving all the way back to this side of town. I … Continue reading Killing Time
I visited one of my favorite stores recently, HobbyTown USA, to make an important purchase for the blog. They were a bit pricey but I think they are well worth the investment. The train conductor made his debut on a … Continue reading The man without a face.
Before leaving for work one morning, I noticed a dead bird in my front porch. I suspect a neighborhood cat might have been the culprit. I did what every responsible home owner would do—I removed the bird from my porch using a broom and dustpan. Now the story takes a turn… Instinctively, a dead bird is gross. But for some reason I also thought it was fascinating. So I decided to have a Dead Bird Photo Shoot that evening. I took the bird to the back porch and set up one of my box lights outside. To get good angles … Continue reading Circle of Life: Bird
This set of photos was taken in historic downtown McKinney, Texas. There are quaint buildings that have been turned into boutiques, specialty shops and some really fun antique stores. As my friend Tore and I were walking along the sidewalk, … Continue reading Same setting, different points of view
This photo was taken in a classroom at my friend Michelle’s home. It was Christmas time and her children and I were playing “Bakery and Ice Cream Shoppe”. They had a very elaborate system set up—one person welcomed me and … Continue reading The Bakery & Ice Cream Shoppe of Michigan
Taking beauty shots of flowers in full bloom is always enjoyable. I have hundreds of those shots. Sometimes it can be frustrating to get those shots because EVERYONE is trying to get the same shot—and they are in my way. But a good solution is to go for the shots that no one else sees. Those are my favorite moments in a garden. I feel like I have discovered something new—like these spent tulip petals that have fallen naturally on the ground. Notes about photo: This photo was taken using Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Continue reading Look for beauty in unexpected places.
This photo was taken at the Spring Blooms event at the Dallas Arboretum. I like the contrast between the flowers and the fire hydrant. The next time you are taking photos and an object seems to be in the way of the shot—see if you can make it work. It might turn out better than you anticipated. Notes: This photo was taken with the Canon G11. Continue reading Make it work.
Two years ago I undertook a task that was bigger than I anticipated. It required me to learn new skills—including how to work studio lights, work with white balance and most importantly, have the confidence to believe I could photograph something other than nature photos—at that time, my specialty. (I only photographed easy subjects like butterflies, spiders, flowers, etc.) The task required me to work after hours and on weekends. Once the task was complete I regretted ever ‘wasting my time’ as I felt it became a labor of love. In retrospect however, that experience helped me become a more … Continue reading Stepping Stones
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