Posted on September 29, 2013 in Fall, Landscape, Nature
Nature’s splash of Fall color is emerging in my area. Yesterday I visited 3 different lakes – all within about 10 miles of each other – and it was surprising to see the amount of variation in the color. This image was made during a quick stop on the way home from lake #3. I just couldn’t pass up that flash of orange-red as the late afternoon sun hit the trees.
Posted on October 15, 2012 in Fall, Nature
I love searching for images that convey simplicity. When there are too many elements in a composition, my eye sometimes doesn’t know where to look. These leaves were floating on the water at the edge of the lake and I loved the colors and the way they are just barely touching each other. It’s not only the blast of colored trees that speaks of Fall, but also the intimate details that are found along the way.
Posted on October 14, 2012 in Abstract / Graphic, Fall, Nature
Today is the day that the boats must be removed from the water at the lake. Beginning tomorrow, all remnants of summer will be removed – docks, buoys, and these rope floats. These are the floats that separate the swimming area from the boating/water skiing area on the water. Such a contrast seeing them with the reflected color from the trees. I’m thankful that the boats and docks were allowed to be left in the water a little longer this year as they make a nice focal point for Fall photoraphy. I spent a little while photographing before sunset yesterday enjoying the last light of the day.
Posted on September 23, 2012 in Fall, Nature
We interrupt your regularly scheduled dog photo of the day to present a little splash of Fall color. The air is cool, the humidity is gone, and there is so much to photograph at this time of year! I was out for a walk today and the trees are showing some hints of color! I photographed this pretty red maple leaf just where it fell …. on the boat dock at the lake! Enjoy the season everyone!
Posted on January 5, 2012 in Animals, Fall, People, Pet Photography
Jen and Steve asked me to shoot their engagement photos, with the stipulation that some of the photos had to include their 3 Boxers. Their dogs are a very large part of their lives as both Jen and Steve are handlers who show 2 of the Boxers – Viper and Pawnia. Our shoot would include photos for their holiday cards and ‘save the date’ cards for the wedding. I was honored that they trusted me with such important photographs! We met one Sunday afternoon in late October and set up the shoot at a local lake which had brilliant Fall color and great shooting locations. Of course, I shot hundreds and hundreds of photos of Jen, Steve and the pups in various locations around the park. For the blog image above, I decided to have Jen and Steve sit on the ground and be surrounded by their dogs. So picture this….we are not alone in the park as there are lots of people milling around, some people walking dogs, and of course the ever-present squirrels and chipmunks. Getting these 3 beautiful dogs to pose and all look in the same direction was quite a challenge when there was so much activity going on around us. None of the squeaky toys or treats were working to draw their attention away from barking at the dogs and squirrels! I shot 111 images of this scene before I finally got the shot I wanted — nice smiles from Jen and Steve and all 3 dogs looking at me! Thank goodness we’ve moved away from film and into digital photography!