Lilly Pads
Urban Pond
Recently, on my morning walk, I passed a rather unattractive urban pond whose sides were oozing with gelatinous algae. Not very inviting. But something in the far corner caught…
The Torii Gate
The Torii Gate
The Torii Gate is a traditional Japanese gate usually found at the entrance of a Shinto Shrine. This gate is at the entrance to the Japanese Garden at the Birmingham…
iPhone Infrared Image 1
infrared photography and the iPhone
I have been experimenting with infrared photography using my iPhone 13 Pro. And the keyword here is "experimenting". There is a lot of trial and error. But I do see…
Still Life with Peaches
Still Life with Peaches
Still Life with Peaches A little serendipity played a part in the creation of "Still Life with Peaches." I've been wanting to use the old green scales that have been…
Pomegranate and Persimmons
“Pomegranate and Persimmons” wins another award
My still life image, "Pomegranate and Persimmons," won yet another award. It was selected as a Color Photography Award Editors Pick by The Independent Photographer organization. The journey through the…
Natures Abundance, an Abundance of Fruit - a Still Life
Nature’s Abundance, a Still Life
Nature's Abundance "Nature's Abundance, a Still Life" is a tableau overflowing with late summer's seasonal fruit. Grapes, plums, cherries, persimmons all flush with color and bursting with flavor. Little wonder…
Still Life with Mandarins and Plums
Still Life with Mandarins and Plums
A detailed still life of Mandarin Oranges and Plums with an assortment of bowls and plates.
Three Pears and a Pitcher-
Three Pears and a Pitcher
Three Pears and a Pitcher is a recent addition to my Still Life Collection. Featuring the warm golden hues of the pears, old crate, and leaf juxtapositioned with the dark…
Color and Shadow Expirement
Recently, I spent an enjoyable day experimenting with color and shadow. In other words, exploring light. The goal was to try and further my skills with shaping light in my…
Seasonal Fruit
Bowl of Fruit | Still Life Photography
"Bowl of Fruit" is another in my Seasonal Fruit series of Still Life Photography. The chipped shallow bowl sits on a weathered, board whose paint is chipping. As with many…