I have been doing photography as a hobby off and on for over 50 years. I even briefly attempted to make a living at it. But it wasn’t until the last year that I’ve started to get more serious about it as a form of … Continue readingSharper Isn’t Always Better
One of the photographers who has inspired me to get out and spend time in nature with or without my camera is Kim Grant. Please check out her website Photographic Connections where you will find the beautiful images she creates as well as various learning … Continue readingWhat am I Shooting?
In late August of 2024, I made a visit to the Waupaca River Fishery Area which is just a few miles from my house, to scout opportunities for photographing fall foliage. It turned out not to be a location well suited for that particular purpose, … Continue readingWhat was I looking at?
The images I am including here were taken back in May of this year at a family gathering to commemorate the birthday and celebrate the memory of a loved one who had died a few years ago. This park along the Little Wolf river has … Continue readingLearning to shoot in Manual
Like so many people, I ventured out on October 10th of this year to see if I could photograph the Northern Lights. I adjusted my camera settings to what I thought would work for the purpose of capturing this beautiful phenomenon, packed everything I figured … Continue readingThree Lessons I Learned While Chasing the Aurora