• Metro Parks

    Morning Frost

    A Starburst

    This past Saturday we had our first heavy frost. I had to pull the ice scrapper out for the car. The temperature was 37 degrees so that made it feel like Fall. With clear skies and a warm sun the temperatures began to rise so by noon the sweaters and jackets were coming off and people were heading outside for walks. I made my way to Blendon Woods for some much needed fresh air and less city noise. I grabbed one of the picnic tables, pulled out my journal and soaked up the suns warm rays. It was my time. In an effort to really be present I tried to take in everything that was around me. And, for me those images were everywhere and these are just two of the ones I wanted to share. There is a nice flare in the image but maybe some will not notice it. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and has a wonderful week.

    The Picnic Table
  • People/Portraits,  Self-portraits

    Shadows in the Alley

    Shadows in the Alley

    Went back to the alley again to try something a bit different: which is called practice. I used the same model but we tried to create a very different feel: the shady character. Again, it’s fun. During the process I encountered a mother and her two children who hesitated coming through the alley when they saw me. I waved then through then showed them what I was doing. They acted like it was cool but not so sure they had the same enthusiasm as I did. 🙂 Besides they were on their way to Graeters Ice Cream. I found the evidence all over their faces when they came back through. Happy Sunday!

  • seasons

    New Carpet

    Carpet of Leaves

    People are saying the Fall colors this year are not going to be very good. Since I do not have as many season out here in the Ohio Valley, I feel any colors look good. I just enjoy this time of year. So many things are changing and sometimes way too quickly. When I left for my trip the trees were starting to look good with red, yellow, orange colors. Two days later with the wind blowing the leaves were fluttering all over the place, leaving barren branches. How quickly they go. But, the good side of this is the wonderful carpet of leaves being laid. Talk about a colorful carpet.

  • People/Portraits,  Self-portraits

    In a Back Alley

    In a Back Alley

    I found this handsome dude wandering around in the back allies of Uptown Westerville last night. I took a few pot shots at him while playing around with flash. Wore me out trying to chimp and pose. I learned a few things about my flash and that you never know what you might find in a back alley. Have a great Friday.

  • leaves,  Metro Parks,  Plants

    Better than aspirin

    Nature's Art

    I felt a little under the weather yesterday, mainly tension in my neck and shoulders, which probably brought on the dull headache, and headaches are very unusual for me. Since the temperatures were above 80 degrees today I decided to make one of those often needed visits to Blendon Woods park in the evening. I took the camera and tripod along, just in case I’d want to use them. I spent most of my time walking, then sitting for while on a bench, listening to the birds sing. I even had a squirrel above me dropping nuts on the ground, getting ready to harvest them for winter. By the time I headed back to my car the tension was gone along with the headache. As far as photos go, leaves seemed to by my focus and finding this unusual pattern of leaves was what I needed. For me, the quiet in nature is better than aspirin.