Just wanted to post something new, keep things fresh. Wish we could get some snow around here, Winter just doesn't feel right without it and I'm really getting anxious to do some shooting in it. Anyway, here's a Winter shot from 2007.

It's good to be back to b&w. There's something peaceful about it, breaking images down to their most fundamental aspects. Line, shape, form, texture......sometimes color just feels like that band at the bar that's playing so loud you cannot enjoy an intimate conversation with a friend. I find it overwhelming sometimes. Simple is good, and black and white feels simple to me.

This photograph was taken in 2007 at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, Michigan. Beautiful place along the Huron River that was, on this particular day, decorated in a layer of ice.

Back to Black and White

I feel liked I've strayed a bit from what I most enjoyed and that was black and white imaging. The allure of digital technology can pull you in many directions with HDR, processing techniques, filters, software..........I've enjoyed experimenting, but think I need to get back to my first love.

Also, wondering whether or not to continue my relationship with a certain photo sharing website........we'll see.

I'll leave you with one of my personal favorites from a few years back. it was taken at a botanical garden in Tipton, Michigan under the beautiful soft filtered light of a greenhouse ceiling.

Night HDR's

I've decided to try a new project of HDR night photography. Starting around my hometown of Dundee, Michigan and eventually branching out once I get my technique where I want it. I find a romantic quality to night shots and the glow of artificial lighting. Hopefully I can translate that into my images. Here is one of my first. It's looking north from across the River Raisin towards the small but quaint village of Dundee. Hope you like it.

Aaah, the world of online photo sales has begun for me as I launch my primitive but effective new storefront. Please take a moment to visit. I'll be getting my images up more and more each day so be sure to stop back to see what's new. As for shooting, haven't done much lately. Been spending most of my time under the hood of my wife's car, but lets not delve into that here. We are finally getting our first significant snowfall of the season and it's really got me itching to get out there. There's just something about a snowy winter night. Hopefully soon I'll get a chance to break away and do some shooting. I'll leave you with a shot I made last Winter, we'll call it wishful thinking.