Photography
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Anatomy of a Sunrise 02/02/2020
This past Sunday, we marked Groundhog Day, and this year, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, so spring is on the way. Sunday also marked the first palindrome date in 909 years, meaning it is the same when read… Continue reading
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Anatomy of a Sunrise: 1/12/2020
“There’s always a story. It’s all stories, really. The sun coming up every day is a story,” wrote English humorist Terry Pratchett in A Hat Full of Sky. Following is the story of my morning walk this past Sunday. It… Continue reading
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Striking a Chord
For 11 years, Adrienne and I have sent out our infamous holiday card to more than 100 friends from all over the country. We always get positive feedback, but this year . . . the feedback was overwhelming. Why? A… Continue reading
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Sunrise 9/14/19
Did clouds really get in my way? On Saturday, September 14, I posted two photos on Facebook with the caption, “I’ve looked at cloud from both sides now . . .” — an instantly recognizable line from Joni Mitchell’s beloved… Continue reading
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Sunrise 6/30/19
What makes a photograph good? Its use of color, composition, lighting, technical quality, impact, creativity, the story it tells? I haven’t a clue. All I know is that I need to wait, point at what looks like something I haven’t… Continue reading
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The Knee Also Rises
“The sunrise view” — that’s the formal name of the featured image in this post which is an x-ray of my right knee flexed. It’s called the sunrise view because the patella (the kneecap) appears to be rising over the… Continue reading
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Green Orb
Ever take a photograph with your iPhone (or any camera) and later realize there was a green orb in the middle of it, seemingly ruining it? Apparently this phenomenon is haze or flare created by a strong source of light… Continue reading
