Last weekend, the wife and I shared our 16th wedding anniversary a couple of weeks early at our favorite little spot along the beautiful and rugged Oregon coast.
My wife has a saying: “Don’t wish away the seasons, they go by fast enough.” This is usually said after I complain about the cold in mid-winter. But, in the end, she is right, as usual. As I get older, the cold of winter gets, well, colder! Yes, even in my mid-fifties, my bones are…
Shooting photography, especially in the landscape, nature, or even the macro world, can lead you to some pretty unusual subjects when walking around with a camera in hand. Much like the image of the Sea Enomone above, some things are, well, weird but cool looking! My wife and kids (including me) love to hit the…
Matte, something I have come to like more and more as my photography editing skills grow. I love glossy images as much as you might, but matte really can have some great eye appeal, too! So, what is “matte?” A matte photo is a flat photo, one that is non-reflective and absorbs light, creating a…
The Oregon coast is beautiful. Sometimes, in the winter and fall, it seems almost mysterious, shrouded in fog and mist. This sunset photo was taken about five years ago on a warm summer night, well, as warm as the Oregon coast can get that time of evening. My wife loves camping. Whether it is in…
I like winter. Of course, the constant clouds can get to you after a while here in the great Pacific Northwest, but when the rain turns to white fluffs of goodness, it can literally turn that rainy frown upside down, for sure. Christmas is over, and the new year is right around the corner. Sitting…