Bright and Yellow
I recently read an article describing the different levels of a photographer’s progress from novice to pro. One of the lower steps, just after a beginning level, mentioned flowers as…
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Castle Garden
When you visit a castle for the first time, you are mesmerized by the size of it all. They are like no structures you find in the “west” and at first you…
Read MoreThe Colors of Europe
One thing I noticed traveling through the English and French countryside was the amount of color. Sometimes that buildings, sometime the signs, but always the flowers. Maybe we hit it…
Read MoreSafe Passage
I remember the first time someone mentioned going to the swamp, I was a bit hesitant. The thought of wading in or just visiting an area with alligators didn’t sound…
Read MoreGarden Angel
Backyard gardens are an escape from the daily grind and provide a private get-away for their owners. These gardens can be filled with roses, rocks or whatever the owner dreams…
Read MoreRed Hibiscus
Large flowers. like this red hibiscus are easier to shoot than many smaller flowers. You don’t require a special macro lens or close-up filter, just a good, close focusing lens,…
Read MoreAll Tied Up
There is something comforting about the end of a long journey or trip. Yes, we enjoy vacations and new adventures, but when everything is finished and the day is done,…
Read MoreEarly Spring Sunset
I enjoy taking sunset photos when I have the opportunity and the sky cooperates. The skies during the cooler months offer extra clouds for a more dynamic view and shades…
Read MoreA Nice Place for a Picnic
When was the last time you went on a picnic? Picnics are one of those occasions we all think of fondly, but rarely do. So many things have to fall…
Read MoreOur Bottlebrush Tree
Some number of years ago, my wife and I were walking through a plant nursery and saw a large tree with beautiful blooms. Each red bloom was wiry, yet soft to the touch….
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