still life with herbs
Still Life with Herbs
Inhale deeply. Can you smell the wonderful aromas in this imagined kitchen in sun-drenched Tuscany, or the south of France, or perhaps Portugal? Thyme, oregano, savory sage, dill, basil, marjoram,…
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Tomatoes | High Key Still Life Photograph
"Sliced Tomatoes," a high key still life photograph (or, at least, tending toward a high key image), is quite a departure from my usual images. The tones are bright, the…
Prickly Pears
A Prickly Conversation
"A Prickly Conversation" You may know how it feels. You walk up to two or three friends engaged in a conversation. You hesitate, not sure what they are talking about.…
Red Onion and Garlic
Red Onion and Garlic
"Red Onion and Garlic" is an exercise in lighting and texture. The goal was to control light in a way that clearly shows the texture of the objects. Bouncing…
Still Life with Tomatoes
Still Life with Tomatoes
"Still Life with Tomatoes" is one of my earlier still life photographs. I have been quite obsessed with the process for almost eighteen months now. I was looking through my…
Fruit Vendor – Old Havana
On a quiet, early morning Habana Veja (Old Havana) street, a fruit vendor readies his cart for the day. The shelves of the government-run stores are often woefully empty. Enterprising…
Dixie Fish Company
Once an icon around the Ft Myers Beach, Florida, area and the source for some of the best fresh shrimp and seafood anywhere. In recent years two hurricanes and financial hardships…
Still Life with Cheese, Anchovies and Roosters
I have always had great admiration for the 17th century Dutch and Flemish artists and especially their still life paintings. Abraham van Beyeren is a favorite. The artist is the…
Shrimpers – a Dying Way of Life Photo Essay
Not too far from my home exists a small rag-tag fleet of shrimp boats. It saddens me to see these once proud trawlers fall into disrepair as they diminish in number.…
World Cups and Contrast: Asia’s Wet and Dry Markets
Traditional markets in much of Asia are often two markets in one. The Wet Market is where fresh meats and produce are purchased and the Dry Market is where clothing,…