exploring nature’s infinite connections
Finally I have a registered trademark for the Graf Photography logo. My official registration number is 2959527. Filing for a trademark was an interesting process. Despite the lengthy time period it takes to go through the government lawyers and paperwork processing,...
I made some tweaks to my gallery displays on larger images. They now give a close representation of what a matted, framed picture would look like. I think it helps give a better visual of how a final print would be displayed.
Of course, after yesterday's blog entry, and being out at Kensington Metropark this morning, I saw 2 red foxes - one carrying prey, and another young one foraging around in the forest. No pictures of either! They had other priorities than hanging around for a photo...
I swear the red fox and fox pups have become my white whale. For years I have been trying to get one decent picture of one, and I am constantly taunted by other shots I see of pups in dens, gorgeous blue eyes, playing with parents, etc, etc. A couple of times I have...
After many years of consideration, and some help from some birthday gift certificates, I finally decided to buy a kayak. We rented them a few years back on the AuSable river and had a blast. Many also use them for wildlife photography. In case anyone is interested,...
Tis the season where nature photographers begin pursuing the flighty little birds for spring migration, and throwing away 90% of the shots they take. Photographing warblers is a very challenging, yet rewarding and exciting endeavor this time of year. Below is an...
Lest we forget what it is like to live in Michigan. Over the past few weeks we have seen the flowers spring to life, the forests begin to turn green again, birds singing everywhere. These weekend found us in a snowstorm that would make you think it is February. And...
I was pleasantly surprised at how well the D2X handled the color of hepatica. A few images have been uploaded to the gallery. Typically when I was shooting film, this flower could give me problems as far as accurate color rendition. A warming filter or specific film...
Catch your dreams, Detroit News, 3/28/05 I am pleased to be a part of this current feature in the Detroit News. Thank you to Kim Taylor for her consideration and well written piece.