my view

My Uncle Ben told me the secret to being a good photographer was to take lots and lots of pictures, then only share the best ones. So every day I try to share one great photo. That isn’t as easy as it sounds.

When I travel, I take so many I love, and I want to share them all. This project has taught me to edit and find the one image which really captures the essence of what I am seeing and feeling rather than 20 which become tedious to the viewer.

When I am home, I get caught up in the daily grind. It is sometimes hard to stop and take a few pictures. Knowing I need a picture for the blog forces me to look at the world a little differently. I always stop and think, would that be a good picture?

Taking lessons with Paul D’Andrea, I learned to apply basic techniques, to make great effects happen deliberately. He taught me to bring my point of view into each photos. So this is my point of view.

Super Moon

Apr 28, 2021 | Nature, Photos

As the sun set and the moon rose, we were treated to something called the “Pink Moon”.

Spring Snow

Apr 20, 2021 | Flowers & Trees, Nature, Photos

Heavy wet snow covered spring flowers and lawns and weighed down branches of trees everywhere.

Flower at the Golden Hour

Apr 1, 2021 | Flowers & Trees, Photos

Just before the sun goes down, the world takes on this wonderful golden hue . The soft light at the end of the day creates some perfect photos.

Signs of Spring

Mar 11, 2021 | Flowers & Trees, Photos

I know it is spring because there are little flowers everywhere.

Flowers Year Round

Mar 10, 2021 | Architecture, Around Indy, Photos

On a street called Flower Alley in Broad Ripple residents bring the beauty of flowers all year long with lovely painted murals on garages, fences and homes.

Place That Time Forgot

Feb 13, 2021 | Photos, Travels

Standing in the old court room it reminded me of the trial in the book To Kill a Mockingbird.

Early Fall Comes to Indiana

Sep 5, 2020 | Flowers & Trees, Photos

Holding on to the Last Bit of Summer It is early September, officially still summer, but here in Indiana it feels like early fall. There are cool nights where we can open our windows, and just a hint of color here and there. Walking in the woods one morning, I saw...

Butterfly at the Falls

Aug 20, 2020 | Animals, Nature, Photos

On the shore of Cataract Falls There is a small sandy beach. After hiking from the top, we paused, to put our feet in the water and enjoy the view. This lovely little butterfly came along to enjoy the view as well.

Cataract Falls

Aug 10, 2020 | Nature, Photos

Cataract Falls, just a quick hour drive from Indianapolis are like an entirely different world. A lovely place for a bit of hiking and a picnic

Flowers of Newfields

Aug 8, 2020 | Flowers & Trees, Photos

A trip to Newfilelds on my birthday was a special treat. It was one of the first outings we have taken since the beginning of the virus. Wandering the grounds, taking pictures of flowers was definitely my happy place.

Flowers Are Art

Jun 27, 2020 | Flowers & Trees, Nature, Photos

Flowers at the Indianapolis Art Center The Indianapolis Art Center is one of those hidden gems in the city. The art collection, and variety of classes attracts the amateur and professional alike. But there is more to the facility than just glass, steel and paint....

Spring Color Almost as Bright as Fall

May 15, 2020 | Flowers & Trees, Nature, Photos

Color All Year The cool thing about North Willow Farms is the number of trees scattered through the neighborhood. The different varieties create a constant rotation of color as we shift from spring blooms to lush green in the summer and bright color in the fall. This...

My New Pal

May 2, 2020 | Animals, Photos

He sits high in a tree, chattering loudly as he looks down on me. He doesn't scamper away, he isn't afraid, just hanging out as the sun sets.

BBBB Benny

Mar 23, 2020 | Animals, Photos

Our office cat, Benny is a busy boy. Like most younger brothers he is usually trying to be wherever his big sister Clyde is hanging out. Yes, Clyde is a girl.

Benny will get in your face when you are trying to work or conveniently curl up between you and your keyboard.

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