“For a tree to become tall it must grow tough roots among the rocks.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche
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Along the way, 13
We often can’t appreciate even the simplest things because we’re so deeply immersed in life’s complexity. It’s best to step back and simply observe — that’s where the camera can be a useful tool.
Read MoreDigital camera video – what about it?
In a previous post I mentioned having three digital cameras of different sizes and, at least in my mind, different primary uses. However, each has the ability to shoot video — the Canon S90 does H.264 640 x 480 video while the Olympus OM-D and Nikon D600 both do HD video capture.
Most D-SLR’s these days have video capability, yet, I’ve only used this capability on a couple of occasions with the S90 and OM-D and never on the D600. To be honest, I’m not even sure how to use it on the D600.
Read MoreSeeing again…
“With time and experience comes a different perception of what’s going on around you.” ~ Chris Robinson Everything in this photo is a reflection except for a few random small leaves floating on the water’s surface. Our minds want the world around us to make sense so often it’ll initially interpret things in a way which initially seems to do so, only later integrating contradicting details which may demand a change in our frame of reference.
Read MoreShot from the shade
Benches aren’t always the best place to be in a park. On hot humid days finding a spot under a tree, in the shade, looking out at the benches is often best. Many of the trees in this park have been donated in memory or honor of someone with numbered markers…
Read MoreCrapemyrtle and the Arbor Day Foundation
Several months ago I received an email from a representative of the Arbor Day Foundation stating they wished to use a Crapemyrtle Tree photo of mine they had found via this blog in their upcoming July/August newsletter. Believing in their cause, I granted them permission to use it as long as they indicated it was my copyrighted photo and with the understanding they were to sent me a couple of copies of the newsletter when published. They agreed to both terms.
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