As I continue this journey with photography I’ve come to identify certain objects or compositions which have a strong natural appeal for me–a path fading off into the distance, an empty bench in the midst of nature and the view over an arched footbridge. I will like most compositions featuring these things.
I may need to [...]
While running errands yesterday I came to an intersection where a man was standing with a cardboard sign which read that he was unemployed, looking for work, had children and a wife to support at home.
In honesty, I’ve often driven by people with similar signs because I thought it was a scam. In this case, [...]
“Dull November brings the blast, Then the leaves are whirling fast.” – Sara Coleridge
I had hoped by this time to have some initial impressions of Adobe Lightroom 3 to post but this last week I was focused on other projects and have only opened the application once. It’s still on my “to do” list.
I spotted this arrangement of fallen leaves on a dark wet asphalt parking lot and took this photo from directly above. The hues are enhanced greatly by the wetness from the rain and most of these leaves look fresh and recently fallen. Nature made a much better arrangement then I could every achieved.
While there may [...]
This photo is a closer view of the leaves from yesterdays bright orange/red tree.
While these colors are amazing, what if tree leaves were always this color and they turned bright green only before falling off for the winter? I guess we’d be amazed at green leaves. It’s about what is considered normal or unusual.
Changing of the seasons
There were numerous signs of fall this week as leaves are quickly changing to their fall colors. Taking these photos I felt I was standing on a cusp of summer and fall, some leaves still green and others bright red or yellow.
I’ve been interested in finding a small camera that would fit [...]
The Fallen
The same basic scene as todays earlier photo but with a different focus.
A Fallen Leaf
A trusting little leaf of green,
A bold audacious frost;
A rendezvous, a kiss or two,
And youth for ever lost.
Ah, me!
The bitter, bitter cost.
A flaunting patch of vivid red,
That quivers in the sun;
A windy gust, a grave of dust,
The little race is [...]
There was light consistent rain falling most of the day yesterday which made for some interesting photo opportunities. I especially like how the rain enhances color saturation and gives a slick and shiny appearance to most things. I did get some photos I liked, including the one above taken along one of the walkways in [...]
After posting yesterday of autumn I went in search this morning for clearer signs of its approach. After traipsing thought the woods for an hour I had yet to discover any signs until I spotted this single twig of leaves taking point for autumn colors. All the other leaves, even on the same tree, were [...]
Adrift
Maturity includes the recognition that no one is going to see anything in us that we don’t see in ourselves. Stop waiting for a producer. Produce yourself. – Marianne Williamson
The trick is to make sure you don’t die waiting for prosperity to come. – Lee Iacocca
Awaking from a summers dream
I was to be at the beach this weekend–an annual summer business trip and usually a lot of fun. However, late Tuesday night, before we were to leave Thursday morning, our dog Foster had an hour long series of cluster seizures.
Life is something that happens to you while you’re making other [...]