exploring nature’s infinite connections
As November nears its close of another year, I am reminded again of the change in focus of subject matter that happens this time of year. Color is certainly scarce now in Michigan. Deciduous trees are mostly bare, and many plants show their signs of drying up awaiting...
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...
Point & shoot cameras have always been a bit of a double-edged sword with me. I love them for their convenience and portability, but always felt at a disadvantage in using them for "serious" photography. I realize that this is a bit of a predujicial judgement...
My last post wrote a little bit about how I find it difficult to photograph larger landscapes in the woods near my home. It is a complex environment that is hard to get in sync with. By "being in sync" I mean you are in a place where ideas and creativity seem to...
If there is one word that could describe the woods near where I live - I think that word would be 'complexity.' A word that can cause a lot of problems for landscape photography. These woods are filled with knarly branches, thorny vines, logs and twigs all over the...
Spring wildflowers have finally started to bloom around here. A long, wet winter should prove beneficial for the growing season I hope. At least there will be some rewards from it. Most spring wildflowers are closed up early in the morning, so you have to make...
Ok Aaron, as much as I like your strip, you are really touching a sensitive spot here with today's... 🙂 You really know how to hit a Midwesterner where it counts buddy. I won't deny that perhaps a snowstorm in May can yield some interesting possibilities, but let...
I had quite a sight in my backyard last night. We have some jingle bells at our back door that we need to ring before letting our dog out. Too many critters wandering about, and enough bad experiences with skunks and opossums to teach us to make sure the "coast is...