When I began writing my blog post this week I started writing about all of the depressing political news that so disheartened me this week (as in weeks past). Then I looked at what I was writing and realized that writing about the depressing news did not bring me joy. Read more…
This week I rented a Tamron 15-100 mm wide angle lens to learn more about photographing with wide angle lenses and decide if I want to look for one of these lenses in the future. On a hot steamy morning I took it out for a spin at West Medicine Read more…
As an artist and photographer I use various sources to inspire my growth and learning. One of them is to read and study books written by photographers. Playing Around or Sharpening the Saw? I’m in the middle of reading Zen Camera: Creative Awakening With A Daily Practice in Photography by Read more…
One of my favorite local professional photographers, Layne Kennedy, also creates beautiful wood bowls by turning wood bowls on the lathe. I’ve been wanting to take one of Layne’s photography classes for some time but it hasn’t worked with my schedule (yet!). But I’ve heard him speak at our photo Read more…
This week my small photography challenge group word was Fruit. Simple beauty simple play As I pondered what I might create around this theme I envisioned a beautiful still life like the ones the old masters painted. I thought about playing with chiaroscuro lighting with simple elegant fruits like pears. Read more…