exploring nature’s infinite connections
When the views in my gallery where in the upper 900,000s, I was thinking how cool it would be to see it turn over to 1,000,000. A "view" is registered only when someone clicks on a thumbnail to see the larger image. I was even thinking of some type of contest like...
Topaz Adjust is a relatively new plugin for Photoshop that I have tried that has the ability to produce what some might call 'grungy', but highly dynamic exposure effects. I have been reading more about it lately, which means it is developing a bit of a following. ...
Today was one of those days where I didn't think I was going to come up with any shots worth keeping as it had a stressful start. Despite getting up early enough - add in equipment misplacement issues and navigational issues in getting here to throw off your...
It seems there are a lot of special weeks nowadays, but just last week was National Pollinator Week. A very important one for us to promote and pay attention to the latest news about them. While my post may be late in mentioning it, it is never too late to learn...
As fascinating as I find the colors of the rocks I have been photographing, sometimes it helps to take the color away to just be amazed by the patterns. This is a macro abstract of Amethyst Sage, evoking thoughts of some fantasy world. I move from seeing a mountain...
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) cones These pine cones are from two dawn redwood trees I have in my yard - where I also have a white pine as well. The unique shape of these cones made for a great pattern study. I actually fumbled around for a...
Hey folks, not much to write about lately - just in kind of a funk. So I thought I would just pull some images from the gallery now and then...more of photoblogging than my babble-blogging. This is a Black phase gray wolf (or grey if you prefer) photographed last...
Our dear Alaskan Malamute, Chinny, passed away unexpectedly this past Thursday, May 21, at just over 8 years old. There are simply not enough words to describe the immeasurable impact she had on our lives, the love we have for her, and the kind spirit she has. She...
These macro abstracts of the rare stone Pietersite reminded me of the primordial fires that helped form this planet. I can't help but imagine that fire being frozen in time in these rocks. Given it is found only two places in the world - Namibia, Africa - where...