• Photography

    In Memory

    August 18, 2009
    in Memory

    Why take photographs in cemeteries?  Everyone will probably have different answers while some do not take photographs at cemeteries, period. Wikipedia has an interesting article on the history about cemeteries, the sacred ground used and the ceremonies created for burial.

    Every once in awhile I find myself wandering in a cemetery, reading names, checking dates and wondering about their lives. As a photographer, cemeteries present interesting lines, patterns, shapes and colors. On this past Worldwide Photo Walk our group spent some time in a older cemetery in Westerville. The mature trees made for some great background, as I have tried to present in this image. Strangely it was the tree I noticed first and then saw the statue, wanted them in an image. I added a small amount of flash to fill in the shadows of the statue.

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  • People/Portraits

    Peeking

    August 17, 2009
    Peeking

    Portraits have a way of bringing out a persons personality in different ways. This is a fun shot because of Annie’s smile or maybe that’s a smirk. We were having fun and trying things to see what worked. A fun shot as she peeks at you.

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  • insects

    Little Buggers

    August 16, 2009
    Bugs

    Went for a walk this afternoon outside my hotel and found these little buggers. Now, don’t ask me what they are going, I didn’t ask. Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend so far.

    I also wanted to share this image with you as it is awesome and brought a smile to my face.

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  • Documentary/Street,  People/Portraits,  Transportation

    The Bicyclist

    August 14, 2009
    Bicyclist

    Simple. Fuel efficient. Healthy. Many think of bicycles as an older way of transportation. Even though we have riders who commute to work on their bicycles, many people ride for exercise or sport rather than an alternative to their cars. Fuel prices are high, incomes are going down or even going away in some cases. Our highways are congested, structurally needing repairs and frustrating. Is the bicycle a thing of the past or something for the present?

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  • flowers,  insects,  Plants/Nature

    Ants

    August 12, 2009

    They are everywhere. They love picnics and sandwiches. Hundreds will show up for these picnics. If ya wanna know why read this interesting article about ants and how they have a way of communicating among themselves.

    I also wanted to share this email sent me by a friend: When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, “I’m not sure.” “Look in your underwear, Grandpa,” he advised, “mine says I’m 4 to 6.”

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  • People/Portraits

    Somewhere in Thoughts

    August 10, 2009
    Annie: Somewhere in Thoughts

    Have you ever found yourself holding a cup of coffee, or maybe reading a book, waiting for a friend who is late, quietly sitting in prayer or mediation, and found your mind has taken flight to another place and time? I have been caught in those state. I’ve also caught others in those state, just staring out the window. They are no longer present. Gone. Bye-bye. They are some place else. Yep, I must admit to all of the above. I do not always stay present to the moment. I’m learning to be more aware of those times of departure and gently come back to the present.

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  • landscape

    Morning Along the Colorado Front Range

    August 9, 2009
    Colorado Front Range

    One reason I rise early and take my camera is to experience nature at its finest. The scenes created by nature reach deep within me and touch some part of me that is connected to nature itself. These scenes are not something created by Hollywood but are created by a power greater than man.

    Early one morning I drove out east of Loveland, Colorado searching for one of natures scenes to lift my spirits. I found one.

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  • People/Portraits

    Jamie

    August 8, 2009
    Jamie

    In the past when asked if I was a professional photographer I responded with the statement, “Well I’ve made money with my photography by shooting weddings and portraits and selling a few framed prints. But, I do not make my living at it.” I feel differently now. When I can create an image that moves me and someone else then I feel I’m more than just a photographer. I’ve moved into a newer stage of my photographic adventure. Maybe that’s professional, I’m not sure only time will tell. As I develop my photographic eye and practice my skills, I’ve begun to see portraits with newer eyes. I see how important it is to bring out the personality of the person, showing both their outward and inward beauty. Hopefully, I’ve accomplished that in this image.

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  • landscape,  sunrises

    Sunrise on the Farm

    August 7, 2009
    Sunrise on a farm in eastern Colorado

    Some of the therapeutic value of photography is the time in nature creating images. I say therapeutic because these moments nurture my spirit. I so love a sunrise, whether I have my camera or not, just because they bring a rest and peacefulness to me. I also have those places that call me repeatedly to come and experience them, wanting to touch something deep within me.

    I have been living out here in Ohio now for over a year, time sure has flown by. I’ve had enough time to feel comfortable here, settled in. Yet, with my children, grandchildren and long time friends back in Colorado, I do miss them. The landscape is so different out here and one thing I miss is the the wide open space the plains of Colorado provided. I also miss those places of familiarity like this farm.

    This image is of the same farm as this image only taken on different days but just about the same location.

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