Posted on February 12, 2016 in Architecture, Landscape, Painting Effect, Winter
An old building + a little snow = a nice scene to photograph! A painting effect was added in software.
Posted on November 11, 2015 in Abstract / Graphic, Documentary, Flowers, Painting Effect
To all husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, children and friends who are veterans….thank you! Most especially, thank you to my dad in heaven … a very special Marine!
Posted on November 8, 2015 in Abstract / Graphic, Lensbaby, Nature, Painting Effect, Topaz
The Japanese Maple tree in my yard is quite a show-stopper. It has burgundy leaves throughout the summer and as if to show off for the world before winter, the leaves turn vivid red right before they drop to the ground. It’s quite the opposite of the other trees which display their pretty orange, yellow and red colors first, then turn brown and fall. I usually wait until the Japanese Maple has dropped all of its leaves before I begin raking. I love seeing the bright red mixed with the brown oak leaves and sprigs of grass. Today I was feeling a little artsy and so I processed this image with Topaz Impression and gave it a painting-like effect.
Posted on November 4, 2015 in Fall, Landscape, Nature, Painting Effect
It was late in the afternoon and the light was fading fast. I was headed for a nature preserve where I anticipated nice Fall color for landscape photography. The GPS and local signage let me down as I drove well beyond the expected mileage to reach my destination. Thankfully, I came across this lovely property and stopped for a couple quick photos. Sometimes getting lost has it’s advantages!
Posted on October 26, 2015 in Fall, Landscape, Nature, Painting Effect
The Trexler-Lehigh County Game Preserve has always been one of my favorite places. When I was young, my family had picnics there every summer. My favorite part of the preserve was driving across Jordan Creek. The road goes right through the water! Cars still do that today and you know what? It’s still fun! Here’s a scene looking upstream from that very spot where the cars drive through the creek!