A watercolor paint tray on a white background. There is something about a set of these simple paints that just makes me happy. Perhaps it reminds me of the hours and hours I spent creating page after page of refrigerator masterpieces as a child. Perhaps it is simply the spectrum of bright colors. Whatever it…… Continue reading Watercolor
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Wonder
“Wisdom begins in wonder” –Socrates Ah, what wonders await out there? What fun can we have? Day 117 of 365.
Strawberries and Blueberries
Mmmmm. A nice bowl of fresh strawberries and blueberries. I was inspired to take this shot as I fixed a quick breakfast for my son this morning. It was a quick set up with only one DIY light and natural light from the office window – both on camera left. Shot with a tripod and…… Continue reading Strawberries and Blueberries
Fretboard
I wanted to find an interesting shot of my son’s Hohner Ukulele and thought the fretboard would be cool. So I slapped my nifty 50 onto my macro extension tube, placed it in front of my desk lamp – the only light in the shot – and shot hand held. I knew I wanted to…… Continue reading Fretboard
Clementine
A partially peeled Clementine orange over a textured teal background. And as I was shooting this, I was wondering exactly where this orange got it’s name. “It came to exist because of accidental hybridization. The first fruits were discovered by Brother Clément Rodier (after whom the fruit was named) in the garden of his orphanage in…… Continue reading Clementine
Hands Drawing Hands
Today, while staring at a blank sheet of paper on my desk, trying to write out a to-do list and thoughts about future photo shoots, I had the idea of trying to create something reminiscent of M.C. Escher’s work, “Drawing Hands”. So much for the lists! It was a very simple setup. Actually, it wasn’t…… Continue reading Hands Drawing Hands
Abandoned School House and a Comfy Chair
I originally shot this old school house interior and broken chair back in March of 2012. My wife and I were taking the backroads in northern Illinois somewhere near Rockford when we passed this old building. Of course, I immediately hit the brakes and turned around and started shooting. There was something about the…… Continue reading Abandoned School House and a Comfy Chair
Intersection
One of the things that makes a good photograph is simplicity. Think about what you are trying to create – what is your goal, what are you trying to say, what is the subject – and then remove/minimize all other distractions, either in camera or in processing. Reduce, streamline, boil down. Make it as visually…… Continue reading Intersection
Abstract Tones
I call this image Abstract Tones. Can you guess what it is? I’ll admit to using Topaz Glow and Topaz Impression in the creation of this image, but both of those plugins were used at the end of the process in the final touches. The spiral/ concentric circles you see here is straight of the camera.…… Continue reading Abstract Tones
Worry – Self-Portrait
“Pull me under Pull me under Pull me under I’m not afraid All that I feel is honor and spite All I can do is to set it right Dust fills my eyes Clouds roll by and I roll with them Centuries cry Orders fly and I fall again This world is spinning inside me…… Continue reading Worry – Self-Portrait
St Francis Seminary Woods
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” –John Muir Shot on a quiet, albeit cold and very icy, walk through the St. Francis Seminary Woods in St. Francis, Wisconsin, just south of Milwaukee along the shore of Lake Michigan. Day 97 of my 365 photo-a-day project.
Mic Check 1 2 3
I recently got the Blue Yeti Microphone for Christmas. While I can’t claim to know a lot about the different microphones on the market, I can say this mic is awesome. I don’t have a radio voice ( a radio face, maybe.), but this mic makes me sound SO much better than the one built into my…… Continue reading Mic Check 1 2 3