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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
