This picture almost didn’t happen… This is Gonaga Falls, a 94 foot waterfall in Rickett’s Glen State Park in Pennsylvania. It is the tallest of 21 waterfalls on the roughly 7 mile Falls Trail loop. By coincidence, I had visited the park almost exactly four years ago to the day. […]
Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures – true wonders of nature. It’s no wonder they were my grandmother’s favorite. And, they are also a favorite of mine. I’ve been trying to attract them to my yard for a few years, and I’m fortunate that this year they have accepted my invitation. […]
Blackwater NWR There is a lot of wildlife at Blackwater NWR (National Wildlife Refuge). But, we mainly went to shoot Osprey. One, they are seasonal (summer). Two, although there are bald eagles there, I rarely see them up close enough to get any decent pictures. 30% to 100% in Seconds […]
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 […]