exploring nature’s infinite connections
It is that time of year again to look back, ponder, reminisce about photographs created in 2011. I have continued this tradition since 2007 now, and you can view my past picks under the surprising tag of Yearly Favorites. It is a post I enjoy spending a bit of...
It is around this time of year that I start a number of activities to tidy up another year of photography. The year end gives us a chance to reflect back upon where we were at the same time a year ago, evaluate any goals we set, and do some organization and filing...
I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Winter Solstice, at least for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere. For the shortest day of the year, I have started by getting up late, and perhaps I will go to bed early. The psychology of shorter days and less sunlight will be...
With a bark so thick (30 cm!), and being largely impervious to disease, it should be no wonder why Redwood trees achieve their enormous heights and size. However, what they rely upon most is their environment, which is why they are limited to a few regions in...
Let me know if you have something similar happen to you. Frequently when I am heading out to photograph, I will be driving along the highway and some quick details will catch my attention. It may be something quite fleeting and subtle. Whatever it is, I do this...
Northern White Cedar on the rock face, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Photo ID TR9507 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada | Tree Photo Gallery I have always found it fascinating that some trees are able to grow in seemingly inhospitable places. No real soil to speak of,...
My site has been 'playing 'possum' since last Thursday and was resuscitated yesterday. Mouth hanging open, tongue hanging out, no breathing signs...the works...not a fun experience. But after hours on phone support and much back and forth on support tickets, things...
There are times when I am out photographing where it doesn't seem like I am being much of an artist in the traditional sense. After all, artists create and interpret. The traditional artist starts with very meager materials and forms them into something inspiring,...
Sword Ferns and Redwoods, Redwoods National park, California One memorable aspect of a hike in Redwoods National Park was the complete absence of any noise whatsoever. With these towering trees all around you and the density of the forest, it makes for quite a sound...