Forethought
...Forethought: Careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future.. I'm pondering the importance of forethought in photography today and thought I would put down a few thoughts around this idea [ read more ... ]
Balance
Why do some images "work" and others don't? Unfortunately there is no one, simple answer to this. Many factors go in to making an image resonate with viewers and it's not down to camera specs [ read more ... ]
Whats The Story?
Always a student of photography and of psychology, I had an interesting realization as I look back over the year across numerous photographic outings. During 2014, I spent a lot of time shooting by myself, [ read more ... ]
Mouse or Tablet
All of us nowadays should be very comfortable using a computer mouse. It has been the primary input device for computers for many years. The mouse really hasn’t changed much throughout the years and it [ read more ... ]
Feeling Nature
Last weekend I took a much needed trip out into the Columbia River Gorge to shoot some creeks and waterfalls. It’s been a while since I have been immersed in an intimate forest scene with [ read more ... ]
Fall Is Behind Us
Well, now that Fall has basically ended...at least the Fall that photographers care about with lots of color, dynamic weather conditions and lots of unique seasonal shooting opportunities....I find myself reflecting back upon the season. [ read more ... ]
Don’t Stop Learning
My perspective on learning, practice and education….it’s never done. No matter how good or experienced we think we are, there is always room to learn more, improve, take your chosen endeavor to the next level. [ read more ... ]
Feel
Feel the wind as it caresses your face, Feel the grains of sand underneath your feet, Feel the salt borne by the wind, Feel the spray from the oceans surf, Feel the ripples and undulations [ read more ... ]
Time
Time can create and time can destroy. Time will exist when there is nothing more. Time is a gift, the grandest gift of all. Cherish your gift and hold it dear. Spend it wisely, year [ read more ... ]
Ripples and Waves
The mysterious ocean, it calls to me Of things that once were and things that may be. It holds all that is dear and keeps its secrets well But if you listen real close, you [ read more ... ]