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Tidal pools, whether they exist along the shores of great oceans and seas, or along the shores of a great lake (Michigan) afford us the opportunities for interesting pictures. I have gotten a lot of mileage out of these sunrise … Continue reading
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The American Goldfinch is one of those birds that fits into the colorful yet cute category. Every once in a while they become a little fancy and almost exotic. There is nothing like a great pose to turn an average … Continue reading
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I have had some great times over the years photographing this beautiful species. I admit however, to more photographic failures than sucess. I have had either limited success or complete failure in the locations below. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Crex Meadows State … Continue reading
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I write a lot about using shadows in naturescapes and macros. They not only make images pop, but they separate areas of a photograph and often provide visual tension and even a sense of mystery. The images that I normally … Continue reading
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I first visited the beautiful San Xavier Mission Historic Site somewhere around 1984. My mother had passed away and I was looking for a place where my father and I could travel and enjoy both nature and human history. He … Continue reading
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Sometimes I just just feel like sharing photos of a subject that I care deeply about. Birds certainly fit that criteria. I hope you enjoy the images. A study in elegance….the male Northern Pintail I think the male Red-winged Blackbird is … Continue reading
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No award winners today, but they all help illustrate certain photographic philosophies. When I write articles about using software to control, alter, or enhance images, much of it will be 101 to many who read this blog. In fact much of the … Continue reading
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I love frame filling images of fall color. Give me the soft light of overcast and an early autumn day filled with multiple colors, and I think I can make a strong statement about one of photography’s greatest seasons.Wisconsin’s Chequamegan … Continue reading
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When I write about photographing old buildings, I rarely mention photography of the interiors of those buildings. They all have an inside and I would suggest if you have the opportunity to make pictures there, take it. When your interior has … Continue reading
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I couldn’t begin to estimate just how many pictures I have made of Wind Point Lighthouse. The first Wind Point Light was built along the shores Lake Michigan north of Racine, Wisconsin in 1840. That lighthouse, then called North Point … Continue reading
