Kusti by the Hooghly | Traditional Indian Wrestling in Kolkata
Kusti is India’s traditional form of wrestling that dates back over three thousand years. But it’s much more than just the sport of wrestling. Along with it comes a strict…
The Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta – Tuscany
The Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta is located on a hilltop in the village Vitaleta, in the heart of Tuscany, on the road that connects San Quirico d'Orcia to…
My Grandfather’s Tool Chest
My grandfather’s tool chest, lovingly crafted from solid oak, shared a workingman’s life. The now worn drawers held the tools of Granddad’s trades: a mechanic, machinist, carpenter. The cabinet has…
Thunderstorms Build over the Florida straits
A shrimp boats runs for port somewhere along Florida’s lower keys. Mean looking thunderstorms build over the Florida Straits, that sliver of water that separates Florida from Cuba and connects the…
Sun Rises Over Raleigh, NC
The sun rises over the Raleigh, NC skyline on a late winter's morn. Jonquils by the thousands turn toward the morning light at Dorothea Dix Park.
Seeing Drops – Water Drop Refraction Photography
I recently spend a few hours exploring photographing water drop refractions with a small group of photographers. And the results were quite beautiful and relatively easy to come by. Your DSLR of…
At the Art Museum
At the Art Museum is an ongoing but only occasional series. We love visiting museums, especially art museums, and make a point to whenever we can. Recently, in Raleigh we…
Still Life with Wine and Grapes
"Still Life with Wine and Grapes" is a recent addition to my growing Still Life Portfolio. The setting is unique in that it is a composition consisting of relatively few…
Blue-winged Teal Comings and Goings
Blue-winged Teal comings and goings. Recently, while enduring another quiet morning at a favorite birding "Hot Spot" about the only entertainment came in the form of a few Blue-winged Teals.…