exploring nature’s infinite connections
The woods behind my house are pretty messy as far as visual elements. There are thorny briar patches everywhere, poison ivy vines, and generally a ton of clutter from brush and undergrowth. Except in fall where the colors can sometimes overcome some of the visual...
New Years Day News Flash: An unfortunate attack occurred the morning of New Years Day 2008 in Southeast Michigan where a suspected attack by the anti-Dunkin Donuts Citizens League occured. Long known for their anti-powdered sugar protests and media campaigns, the...
This time of year is filled with stories of the 'best of 2007' everywhere, so I suppose it is only natural for a photographer to think back on the images created over the last year and if any hold particular significance above the rest. So I offer up to you my "Top...
I spent some time today scanning some underwater images of mine from my long ago trip to Dominica. Scanning film, dust spotting, and color correcting is such a time consuming process, I have a significant portion of my image library that has never seen the net. I...
One of the things that has always bothered me is mankind's tendency to define the way things should be..according to us. Perhaps it is the result of watching too much sci-fi - but perhaps someday we will get a real kick in our perception pants. Out of the millions of...
"Hey, just how did he get those Sandhills to pose like that in front of those Christmas lights?" Admit it . that's what you were thinking! Wishing all of my great visitors a terrific holiday! Thank you for your many visits, insightful comments, participation, and...
I have been under the weather with a bit of a flu bug the past few days, haven't felt like doing much of anything. Those flu shots.. well, I think they are over-rated! I wonder if I can get a refund? Anyway, when this much congestion fills my head, it is hard to...
I was rummaging through some images from last winter, and came across some I took just outside my backyard. I thought these snow skirts that formed around the trees were rather odd. I am not quite sure how these form - a few internet searches turned up nothing. I...
I recently read a news release from Pantone that announced their pick for Color of the Year for 2008 Blue Iris ( PANTONE.® 18-3943). Before I read this, I didn't know there was such a thing, that colors can have their spot on the pedestal like Man or Woman of the...