WHAT'S YOUR POINT?

When out and about with your camera, the temptation may be to simply take a picture.  When viewing it later one may ask, "Now why did I take that one?" as you look at a wide shot of a crowd, and improperly exposed hand.


Think about what is inspiring you to pick up the camera, and zero in on it.  In this case, it seemed the whole world was stopping for this exciting moment between a person and a giraffe. There is a closeness and anticipation, as the large beast gently takes the cracker.


This image will bring back memories of the experience for years.


When taking a picture, ask, "What's your point?"

LOOK FOR THE LITTLE THINGS

It's easy to busy one's self looking around at all of the big scenes around us.

Trees, landscapes, mountains, and seas are hard to miss. But there is beauty in the little things as well.

My wife and daughter set up a migration stop for Monarch Butterflies.

Every year we anxiously wait for the caterpillars to begin feeding on the Milkweed, knowing the majestic Monarch will grace our habitat.

Little hidden treasures become a big thrill when they are discovered.

Look for the little things.

SOMETIMES YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK VERY FAR

My wife is a real bird lover and the backyard proves it. She spends time each week making a comfortable habitat for as much nature as possible.

There's nothing like having nothing to do (for brief moment), sitting on the deck with a camera, and enjoying our visitors.

Photographing birds is not always easy.  It takes a lot of patience and a steady hand.  But there is great pleasure to be found all around us.

Sometimes you don't have to look very far.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Let's remember to take care of Dad this weekend.

Happy Father's Day!

WHAT TO DO ON A CLOUDY DAY

Take Pictures!

Never be deterred by any weather condition.

It was a cold, wet, cloudy, and depressing day.  What a  perfect time for a walk.

I enjoyed the subdued colors and quiet mood from this old town on a gloomy day.

A darker black and white photograph was the result.

Sometimes you have to just push yourself to get up and out.  We don't always have to be happy.  Photography may evoke any thought, feeling or emotion.

Rolling with the conditions can sometimes lead to a rewarding end result.  But one thing is certain... On a cloudy day

Take Pictures!