Foto Friday – Kayakers in Black and White
You may be wondering why I chose to create this in black and white instead of leaving it in color. I like the peaceful feeling I get from this photo and the way the kayakers blend into the surrounding waters. I found the bright colors of the kayaks distracting. As you...
Foto Friday – An Osprey, Minimalism, and Negative Space
On an outing to a wetlands near Portland, with my friend Simon Mrkusic, I saw quite a bit of wildlife, including many species of birds and turtles. At one point during our excursion, we quietly stood still watching an osprey soaring overhead. I was taken in by the...
Foto Friday – The Rule of Odds
Three birds high up at the top of a tree against a blue sky. Why is this something I would want to capture. Not only is it pleasing to the eye, it follows the rule of odds in photography. Now, what is this rule and why does it matter? Well, it's to make things...
Foto Friday – The Story of an Artist in the Rain
I almost missed him. I was looking at the reflections in the pond and wondering if this scene would make an interesting photo. It was raining, so the drops on the water were creating a lovely pattern. Then I noticed the guy sitting under his umbrella. He blended into...
Foto Friday – Columbia River Scene
On a walk along the Columbia River one morning, I saw beautiful snow covered Mt. Hood (Wy'east original Native American name). The red roof of the boat house stands out in contrast to the blue and white of the rest of the scene. Without the building the scene would...
Foto Friday – Nature Creates Art
On a walk with my dog yesterday morning this beautiful composition grabbed my eye. Leave it to nature to come up with the perfect work of art. The shapes and swirls of the fungi are offset by the green moss on the circular stump. I'm sure my friend Gail Gredler can...
Foto Friday – Merganser Swimming Through Reflections
This female Merganser caught my eye as she swam by at a fast clip through Whitaker Pond. I was captivated by the lovely reflections, not only of the duck itself, but also by the trees along the shore. You would never know from this photo that this pond is in the midst...
Foto Friday – Sandhill Cranes Fly Overhead
This week I decided to show you another photo I made while on my outing at the wetlands. (Remember the kestrel from last week?) Here, I present you with a photo of sandhill cranes flying directly overhead through the fog. What I like about this is that it's...
Foto Friday – Nature Paints a Picture
Last week I showed you a painterly photo in which I added effects to a scene of ducks taking flight. This week I present you with a Kestrel in mid-flight as he swoops down from his perch. The only effects you see here have been created by natural fog. I love fog and...