Horizon line The rule here is to keep this bad boy out of the center of the frame unless you handle it skillfully. One of the reasons that we try to avoid centering the horizon is that is splits the frame in to two equal parts that can compete for the attention of your eye. […]
Remember me
Memorial Day, a day in which we take to remember all the men and women that have gone before us. These men and women served their country to protect our freedom and our way of life. As I walked through the cemetery I could only be humbled by the sacrifices that each one has had […]
Fun with flowers
It’s interesting how opportunities present themselves. This shot was taken in my studio of a flower bouquet I gave to my wife. When she placed the arrangement on the counter a sun beam coming through a window back lit the flowers and caught my attention. By now I don’t need to tell you all what […]
Unknown Soldier
There are few photos that touch our hearts, I mean really touch our hearts. This is one that touches my heart on many of different levels. As a ex-soldier this has very special meanings to me. No one should go unknown especially someone who has put their life on the line for his/her country. Being […]
Leaf Drops
Just when you thought it was time for sunshine and warm weather, spring surprises you with a reminder it is in charge. And with this wondrous spring shower comes opportunities. I love taking photos of water drops and when I spotted this I had to drop (pun intended) what I was doing and spend some […]
Quick Tip: Embracing the Rule of Thirds
Rule of thirds To quote one of my all time favorite photographers Rick Sammons “Dead center is deadly”. You may be asking what does “dead center is deadly” mean. Well I am glad you asked. If you were to divide your viewfinder up into a grid just like a tic-tac-toe board. The center square is […]