Exhibit in Black and White

This week, I'm prepping the show so my brain is full of black and white images. I thought I'd write a bit about my B&W post-processing that is a large part of the preparation.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Under Cloudy Skies

It’s winter where I am and we’ve had quite a few cloudy sky days. It’s gotten me thinking of all the photographs I can make under cloudy skies. This week's challenge is to: Photograph Under Cloudy Skies

Photographing the Everyday

Recently*, a podcast that I listen to fielded a question about staying photographically motivated. The question was – and I’m paraphrasing – “Help! I’m a photographer living in boring Nebraska. What can I possibly photograph?” The podcasters gave some advice, but I think there is more to say to this photographer who, like me, lives…

Simply Tree

I loved this photo even before I took it. What caught my eye were the strong lines in the mown grass and the minimalism of the lone tree on a hillside. But this photo is all about framing the shot. The photo hasn't been overly photoshopped, and yet the photo doesn't reflect reality. From this angle, the massive…

Sam Houston Park Tree

Photo taken in Houston, Texas 2005 I love trees, but my photographs of trees always seem to pale in comparison to the real thing so I rarely snap the shot. This is an exception. I love the shape of this tree and the serenity of the scene. Perfect candidate for black and white.