AwakeningMorning sunlight streams through lifting fog on November 1st, 2022. Despite the rural feel, this photo was taken on the side of a six-lane county highway in Illinois’ second most populous county. As soon as […]
Tag Archives: photographic philosopy
B&W Tonality
Crosshead DetailThe crosshead for the right cylinder of the Georgetown Loop Railroad’s locomotive #12. This locomotive originally was used in Hawaii. Burke and James 4×5 Grover Schneider Kreuznach 150mm f5.6 Convertible Symmar Efke 25 Developed […]
The Balancing Act
This is a photograph I took on the same outing to White Pines that I took the Columbine photo I featured in this post. While the Columbine photo is probably one of my favorites for […]
One Image, One Story: The Stuff Right Under Your Feet
In a previous post, I discussed the virtues of re-visiting familiar places instead of seeking out new ones on photographic outings. This post is going to add another dimension to that idea. I find that […]
Accepting Limitations
This photo was taken shortly after we set sail aboard the Sapphire Princess for a cruise to Alaska. Photo taken July 26th, 2008. One of the things I’ve tried to learn and I’m still trying […]
Ruminations on Gear, or Thoughts on the Nikon Z7 – Part 1 of 3
Caribbean Flamingo – Fort Worth ZooNikon Z7 and Sigma Apo-Telemacro 400mm f5.6 This begins a 3 part series in which I’m going to both discuss my experience renting a Nikon Z7 and flesh out some […]
One Image, One Story – Drama on Hallett Peak
I’m always torn when I start pondering where to go when I have a free day and can pursue my photography. I’m never sure if I want to visit someplace new or re-visit one of […]