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...
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...
Negative space is one of my favorite recipes for a compelling photo. Here, the lonely Monarch butterfly soars over an expanse of dark sand. I was thrilled when I later noticed the butterfly’s shadow, which give perspective and shows that the butterfly is...
As i’ve mentioned before, Love-in-a Mist is one of my favorite flowers. To my delight, it makes a showing every spring in my front yard. Now, this photo is more than about a favorite flower. It’s about lighting. The late morning sunlight filtering through...
The Red Chair. Susan says: his is an interesting example of what choices must be made for great design. Alone on a grassy parkway this abandoned red chair makes a unique design statement. Balance, coherence, line, texture, color, contrast, empty space… Of...
The wonderful thing about design is that it doesn’t have to be perfect or obey any strict rules. It just has to work. The best design captures a mood, and lives it completely. This design is adamantly “all in”. Take me for a ride. There are many ways to express joy...
