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Old Barn and Silo While driving along the east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene, we came across an abandoned yet beautiful old barn and silo near the small town of Saint Maries in western Idaho. With its weathered wood and rusting roof, the barn exudes a unique charm despite its dilapidated state. Its faded red paint and the worn-out silo nearby create a picturesque, nostalgic scene. The surrounding…

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)

Lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, located in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a captivating landmark that has become an iconic symbol of the region. Perched on a rugged granite outcrop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this picturesque lighthouse stands at the idyllic fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. With its distinctive white and red dome, the lighthouse was a…

The Beautiful Myakka River in Southwest Florida

The beautiful subtropical Myakka River flows for 72 miles through Southwest Florida into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, Florida

The Window Seat | From 36000 Feet

The Window Seat From 36000 Feet The Window Seat From 36000 Feet A glacial landscape taken from ‘The Window Seat From 36000 Feet.” I photographed this alien landscape on a flight between Detroit and Seoul, Korea, while traveling from Tampa to Hanoi. We were flying above the Arctic Circle over the Russian Far East near the East Siberian Sea. At this altitude, one can actually see the curvature of…

Japanese Teapot with Roses

Japanese Teapot with Roses I love the stark contrast of the red roses and the textured black Japanese teapot. The old slate shingle and weathered box complete the composition. Reminiscent of a time-honored Japanese tradition. “Japanese Teapot with Roses is part of an ongoing series featuring teapots. Click here for “Japanese Tea Pot with Calligraphy Brushes.” As always, thanks for coming by. Stay…

Charcuterie with Meats Charcuterie with Meats “Charcuterie with Meats” is a recent addition to my Still Life Gallery. Cured meats are the star of the show here along with a nice wedge of blue cheese, and a few olives and peppers. I lit the scene a little differently this time. Instead of the well-diffused light, I typically use I illuminated the tableau with a bit harsher light set at a lower…

Tomatoes and Mushrooms | Monochrome Version

Tomatoes and Mushrooms, a Still Life “Tomatoes and Mushrooms, Still Life” I have recently been considering some of my Still Life compositions as monochrome images. While the rich hues of the objects I tend to use in the tableaus all but demand they be photographed color I occasionally wonder what they would look like as a black and white image. “Tomatoes and Mushrooms, Still Life” is one.  While…