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.
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 just a few images 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 hard to stop and take a few pictures. Knowing I need a pictures for the blog forces me to look at the world a little differently. I always stop and think, would that be a good picture?
I believe interesting photos are not just about the applying basic techniques, to make great effects happen deliberately. My favorite photos are the ones which bring the photographer’s point of view forward, so you see the world thorugh their eyes.
This is my point of view.
Birds of Goose Pond
We went to see the Sandhill Cranes which which are migrating this time of year and were delighted to discover so many other birds as well.
Color for a Grey Winter day
This little red pop of color, nestled along side a fence gave me the perfect excuse to pause, catch my breath and take a photo.
Riverside Illinois
What is special about Riverside? With a population of less than 10,000 this town would seem likely an unlikely destination, except for it's unique history. The Village of Riverside boasts of being one of the first planned communities (est. 1869. it was designed by...
Peppers!
Peppers Don't Have to Be Green I love going to markets where I can buy peppers in al shapes, sizes and colors. While I enjoy the original green, I have to admit the bright reds and yellows really dress up a salad.
Ducks Don’t Seem to Mind the Cold
The cold doesn’t slow them down
Virginia Mint
Not pretty enough for Shutterstock Recently I started submitting photos to Shutterstock for their stock photography library. This one, a picture of Virginia Mint in the winter didn't make the cut, but I still think it is beautiful.
Winter Beauty
Even in the winter there is are beautiful views.
Back Home, Again In Indiana
Beautiful Views at Home After spending weeks admiring the rivers, lakes and ocean scenes on my travels it is fun to come home to Indiana, and find a few beautiful views here as well.
A Day at the Beach
I even picked up a few to take home to remind me of this sunny day.
Rome: 2000 Years of History
Everything in Rome seems wide, expansive and beautiful.
Venice is Another World
Venice Doesn't Feel Quite Real With water everywhere, it feels like another planet. How can a city exist with no roads, and so few streets. But it does, and every inch is beautiful. Around every corner is another photo opportunity. This photo was actually taken on...
Genoa, By the Sea
It is also, the place where pesto was first served.
Walking Between the Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre Italy: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore
Dolce far Niente
Colors at Sunset in Coniglia
Installations by Gianfranco Meggiato
Modern sculptures in an old city
Bridge Views Along the Arno River
I could stand along the edge of this river for hours
Bel Fiore
Beautiful flowers form the first part of my Italy trip
Last Bit of Summer Color
I know it is finally fall when the berries on the Flowering Crab Trees turn from brown to red.