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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Bryce Canyon was awesome! But… I never imagined that I would ever visit Utah. I even joked about that while I was there. As a child it seemed like it was a million miles away, and it wasn’t on my list of places to visit. In May 2018, that all […]
Being in the right place at the right time… A lot of times that is the difference between a good picture and a bad picture – or whether or not you even get the shot. This one of those cases. Majestic Bird The bald eagle is a beautiful, powerful, and […]
This is Highland Arch Bridge, a pedestrian bridge in Denver, Colorado. During a recent family trip, I saw this bridge. It was during the day, and we didn’t have time to stop. I wanted to shoot the bridge, but I thought it would be better to shoot at night. My […]
Sports photography always seemed interesting to me. I’ve watched quite a few sporting events, and each one has a familiar scene. Whether on a court or on a field, on the sidelines there are always people with multiple cameras, monopods and huge telephoto lenses. Ahh the thought of huge telephoto […]
The Pluto water droplet photography trigger is one of my favorite accessories. I’m A Nerd Macro photography is one of my favorite formats. Perhaps it has something to do with… as a child, I had a microscope. I asked for it as a Christmas of birthday gift. And, my mother […]