Photographs, photography and discussions about it
We awoke to a dusting of icy snow on this morning. I didn’t remember any notable snow last winter, and according to recorded weather history, the last time we had even an inch of snow here (Charlotte, NC area) was in January 2022. From the looks and texture, I believe this was a combination of…
Behind our place, in the woods, lies a depression that catches water runoff during heavy rains and for photography, often offers colorful reflections through the trees. It’s wise to photograph this during the colder temperatures of late fall, as during the summer, when there is water present, the mosquitos will make a quick banquet out…
Nightly temperatures well below freezing are forecast for the coming week. Last winter, I had a raised cover over my hillside ferns, intended to be a short-term solution. My longer-term vision is that once the ferns are established, I’ll let them grow freely, only removing any intrusive weeds each year. In addition to the natural…
In a world and year filled with wars, natural disasters, starvation, diseases, political strife, and attacks on human rights, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and focus on the negative. However, I recognize I have much to be grateful for. 
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, and for others, may you also have…
I’ve always liked the compression/flattening effect of a long lens in photography. Perhaps that is the way with older age as well; it gives that long lens compression effect to our life’s moments.
While ‘playing’ around with this image, I quickly realized how much of its identity was enclosed in its color and surrounding forms. They are still clearly leaves, but narrowing them down to a specific period in their life span is near impossible. This sent my mind swirling off, considering what clues we use to identify…