Photo a Day Series 290/365

First, I composed this shot to include the different shapes and lines. I especially liked the long shadows created by the slanted winter sunlight. Then to add a sense of motion to the scene, I waited for a cyclist to ride into the frame. I specifically choose a rider...

Photo a Day Series 288/365

Standing on the upper part of the park, I noticed the beautiful branches framing the area below. I thought it made an interesting composition, but I wasn’t satisfied. I liked the shape the nearby branches created, but I wanted them to frame something, not an empty...

Photo a Day Series 287/365

While walking along the beach, I spotted this gull standing on the sand. “Oh, nice,” I thought, “if only the bird were closer to the water.” I waited a second, hoping the bird would move toward the water’s edge or fly off, so I could capture an interesting shot. But...

Photo a Day Series 286/365

I see this as a quasi-abstract photo with a gradual transformation from light at the top to dark at the bottom of the frame. The blurry trees in the distance add ghostly shades of gray to the lighter section. Although the dark trees on the left stand out in sharp...