If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then why aren’t all photographers silent? We all have something to say. Here are photography quotes that will hopefully motivate and inspire you. “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” – Dorothea Lange “A […]
The Borax Museum is located in Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park. Behind the museum are remnants of the era when borax mining was a major trade in the area. In the yard is some of the equipment they used to haul borax, including the famous 20-Mule wagons. But, what […]
This Coopers Hawk made my day. Sure, there are technical aspects of photography: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc… But, a lot of times good images are the result of luck. Meaning, you’re just in the right place at the right time. This image (which I happen to love), was a […]
The Bob Marley Burnin album cover was the backdrop for this water drop collision image. And, I’m very pleased with the way it turned out. Using the album cover wasn’t my original plan. Especially since, I forgot that I had the album. Burnin The shoot started with my original vision: […]
Pride Day at Old Mill High School was the first LGBTQ celebration in the history of the school. Held in April 2017, the picnic was the brainchild of then high school senior, Izzy Amor. It was his gift to the LGBTQ community, something he wanted to do before graduating. He’s […]
Beaches or mountains? There seems to be debate over which is better. I prefer mountains. However, my latest vacations don’t seem to represent my preference. In the past year, I’ve visited quite a few beaches – far more than visits to the mountains. Since April 2018, I’ve been to: Virginia […]
Selfies vs Self Portraits As long as there have been artists and photographers, there have been self-portraits… as far back as ancient Egypt. Prior to cameras and the digital age, they were created with paint, pencil, charcoal, and other art mediums. So, the selfie isn’t new. It’s just an extreme […]
Grampians National Park is a located in Victoria, Australia. My son and I recently visited. During our time there, we hiked to Mackenzie Falls and Silver Band Falls (which was dry). Additionally, my son had another trail he wanted to hike. We were rode around trying to find it. Due […]
Music is a necessity in my life. I can’t imagine life without it. It can inspire us, motivate us, or even make us cry. I listen to all different genres, from Classical to Heavy Metal. The genre I play at any given moment is determined by the activity that I’m […]
The Second Avenue Pier in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the subject in this shot. It was shot during a family vacation in August 2018. Find A Pier On every trip, I have at least one image I want to make. This particular trip, I wanted to hopefully shoot some […]
I saw a moose for the first time in my life last year, and it was a wild moose about 5 feet away. I was excited, but I had to consider that there was a level danger. So, I kept my distance. Fortunately for me and the group of onlookers, […]
Have you ever seen a wood stork? That is a question I was asked a few weeks ago. I photograph a lot of birds. As result, I can identify more birds today than I could about 2 years ago. I don’t really consider myself a birder, but, I’m making some […]