• Art/Design

    Froze in my Tracks

    March 30, 2010
    Frozen Puddle

    Where do our eyes go? When we’re searching for images do we look up or down? Do we search for colors, patterns, subjects? I ask these questions because of todays photo. While driving I noticed the morning sun shinning brightly across the Hoover Reservoir and pulled into one the parking lots to see what I could find. I carefully walked to the waters edge as the ground was soggy from the rain and snow we have been having. I took several images but none of them had any feeling to them. As I stood to walk away I noticed a frozen puddle at my feet. I “froze” in my tracks and had a good chuckle. The image I needed to take was the one at my feet. I was looking up rather than downward. It was another reminder that the images we will take are all around us, we just have to be aware of all that is around us.

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  • architecture,  quotes,  shadows,  window

    Noon Shadows

    March 28, 2010
    Noon Shadows

    It’s not about moving pixels, it’s about pictures that move us.

    John Weiss

    It feels good knowing how often I look for light. It tells me I’ve grown as a photographer, no longer just shooting but looking for images which stir me inside. Not everyone will like this image or others I will take but that does not matter to me. This image is for me. I saw the light, the shadows and then took the steps to create an image that is appealing to my eye. in fact, I took several images until I got the one I wanted. When the opportunity arises, I will shoot it again. And, I’ll share it on this blog, just in case someone else may enjoy it.  Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

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  • Metro Parks

    Where'd Spring Go?

    March 27, 2010

    The Wheel Barrel

    Okay, where’d the promise of Spring go? Las week we had clear skies and warm temperatures to wake up to in the morning. Now it’s cold again and we had about 3 inches or snow here in Ohio. Would prefer rain. Anyway, we did enjoy the warm days and made sure to venture outside and take it all in. This image is from Inniswood Gardens and is a small brick walled area near the Sister’s Garden. I made a few adjustments with Topaz  Adjust.

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  • Plants,  seasons

    Spring is Coming

    March 25, 2010

    New growth and old berries

    My apartment building is shaped like a horseshoe with a small grass courtyard. Within the courtyard are a half dozen small trees. They provide no shade and are popular with robins in all seasons. I have enjoyed sitting in my comfy chair during the winter and watch as the robins puff up their feathers to keep warm and snatch a berry once in a while. This particular afternoon, as I waited on my laundry, I noticed new growth is starting and seems to be in contrast to the shriveled up berries. So, out came the macro lens and the tripod. Yea, man, Spring is coming!

    I will be in Canada again tonight for work. Yesterday morning we woke to a light dusting of snow and needed to de-ice the aircraft. But I know Spring is coming!!!! I just know it!!

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  • Art/Design

    Tea Cups

    March 23, 2010

    Tea Cups

    Last week, while in Montreal, I tried to visit the  Parc du Mont_Royal but a few snags prevented that. I have another 17 hour layover on this trip but the weather has not cooperated with rain/snow showers and temperatures at 0 degrees Celsius (32 F).  So, this evening, I again roamed around the airport, with camera in hand. We stay at the Montreal Airpot Marriott Hotel, which nice for crew members as we just walk to the hotel rather than a van ride. The hotel lobby, lounge and restaurant are surrounded by windows so the soft diffused light from the overcast skies creates some very nice light. I found these small tea cups along one side of the lounge. My intention is to spend a bit of money this evening as I want to enjoy a nice meal at the restaurant.

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