Here in South Carolina, the all-too-familiar sounds of small engines become a regular occurrence starting in March. That is when the area’s landscapers and lawn care companies come out of hibernation and begin the routine mowing, weed eating, and leaf blowing ritual. In our neighborhood, my next-door neighbor is usually the first one to power …
Creedence Clearwater Revival started their 1969 hit “Bad Moon Rising” with the following lyrics: I see the bad moon arisingI see trouble on the wayI see earthquakes and lightnin’I see bad times today For many photographers, a full moon rising is an opportunity to photograph the lunar surface and incorporate the celestial body into landscapes. …
Nature is amazing, isn’t it? From the bold swatches of color in a sunset to the countless varieties of flowers that abound in the spring, nature and color go hand in hand. HowStuffWorks posted an article a couple of weeks ago titled 38 Colorful Birds You Didn’t Know Exist. Some of the birds on the …
Back in the day (ahem!), when I was learning photography, one of my mentors—possibly an instructor—told me about the key to a strong portrait: focus on the eye. The cover image for this post exemplifies the power of the eye…even the eye of an animal. The story behind this image is told in the article …
If you are like me, it isn’t uncommon to spend eight or ten (or even more!) hours sitting in front of a computer screen. During the winter months, that means that all of the daylight was burning while I spent time working in front of the “black mirror.” One thing I have done over the …
Living in South Carolina for the past few years, my neighbors think it is ridiculously cold when the temperature drops below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. That is a heat wave for Canadian photographer Angela Boehm. She published a book about her work, which states that temperatures routinely reach minus 30 degrees Celsius (minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit). …
Last week, North America was graced with a lunar eclipse during the early morning hours of Friday, March 14, 2025. Professional landscape and astrophotographer Dan Zafra traveled from the southwestern United States to the Alaskan wilderness to photograph the lunar eclipse. Photography website PetaPixel published the article Photographer’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Shots of the Lunar Eclipse and …
Trail cams have gone beyond being used by hunters to research the movement of prey. Researchers worldwide are now using them to learn more about the multitudes of life inhabiting Earth. PetaPixel published this article showing some of the best trail cam photos from 2024. From formerly threatened animals in Pennsylvania to “rotund” bears in …
I looked out the kitchen window Monday and noticed a disturbance in the side yard. Being a naturally curious person, I took a quick stroll outside to see what was going on. Much to my surprise, I discovered it was a rabbit nest and there were three young bunnies hiding amongst the grass clippings and …
I couldn’t resist snapping this photo of Ellie chilling in the home office with me this afternoon. She is such a beautiful and photogenic dog that it is easy to get good photos of her regularly. When we adopted her back in Indiana, we did a DNA test to get check her breed and learn …
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