Posted on May 22, 2018 in Architecture
I know I’m a little obsessive about things, but I totally regret not taking one step backward so as to include ALL of the rusty metal round item on the right of this scene. Grrr! I love all of the textures and color in the composition, but oooh, I could have done better! Many viewing the image may not have even noticed, so why am I pointing this out? Just as a tip to help when composing images. Before depressing the shutter, scan the edges to check what is included in the frame and be sure that you include all that you want and don’t include things that you DON’T want in the image!
Posted on March 29, 2018 in Architecture, Birds, Landscape, Nature, Painting Effect, Topaz, Wildlife, Winter
How nice to be able to look out of the windows of this home and watch the snow geese. What a perfect view!
Posted on January 24, 2018 in Architecture, Winter
Thankfully I was able to drive past this country barn without any cattle stampeding across the road! Whew!
Posted on January 15, 2018 in Architecture, Landscape, Painting Effect, Winter
It’s fun to revisit photos from the past that have never been processed, like this one. It was taken last year in February as I was scouting around Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in search of an owl. I love barns and the older and more rustic the better! This one had tons of character! I added a touch of Topaz Impression for a painting-like effect.
Posted on December 28, 2017 in Architecture, Winter
I have been seriously neglecting my blog over the past few months and mostly just uploading images directly to Facebook or Instagram from my phone. It’s been a while since I dedicated some time to going out and photographing a particular location with my Canon 7D. Mostly I’ve been grabbing shots here and there on my daily routine with the iPhone 7 plus. I must admit that I do enjoy the ability to take a few images on the spur of the moment without having to carry around the Canon gear. A few weekends ago I spent a day in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and shot this image at Burnside Plantation using the Canon 28-70mm. It was fun to walk around in the crisp cool air and be the only person in this spot on a chilly afternoon. I was particularly drawn to the old barns and the weeping willow trees in the background. They are always among the first trees to show color in Spring and even now, in December, they add some life to an otherwise drab landscape.