exploring nature’s infinite connections
.. my back would be in much better shape. There is no way I could choose a favorite. I know there are many suggestions in how limiting yourself to using one lens, perhaps if only for a day, can expand your creativity, help you really learn that focal length. While I...
I have written previously about Tony Kuyper's great Luminosity mask actions. I am late in writing about the updates he has made to them, making them even better than before. The previous set of actions used to make your file size grow by leaps and bounds because of...
My computer is really starting to show its age and for awhile now I have been thinking about what its replacement should be. That also has me thinking about Macs and making a change. I have been working with PCs for 20 years+, so it is a bit daunting to think about...
Finally I am getting around to editing some of my wood duck images from my trip to Ohio. It was an amazing contrast in their tolerance of humans compared to around here in Michigan. Around my house, I am happy to get a wood duck shot within 30 feet - and that took...
Here is another image from the exact same location as my previous post, just about 50 feet downriver from the waterfall. This wasn't even a spot I was planning on visiting - it was just a small picnic area that I happened to pull into in trying to a feel for the...
I just got back from a very quick photo trip for a couple days to the Cleveland area, about a 3.5 hr drive from where I live. I went primarily to photograph wood ducks in a spot known for their approachability, but also ended up being able to explore some other areas...
What is it? Liquid nitrogen? Molten gold? Gas prices in 2425? Special medicine? How about liquid uranium? What could be so expensive? And worse yet, what company that sells you such a precious commodity would also make you dump a good portion of it right down the...
I was out this morning poking around trying to take advantage of the quickly fading fall colors. I have really had the urge to try some different things lately. I ended up shooting mostly standard stuff unfortunately. I was heading back to my car because the sun was...
Yes, don't believe the stereotype,folks, about how deeply in love nature photographers are with nature. Sure we can go on and on about the peace we find, the beauty of finding order in chaos, and all the things that stir our souls. But let's face it, I'll bet even...