Soft

Soft light
soft petals
soft color.

2016

The plasma purple flower
shines in a bright
green background.

2015

I happened upon this dead dandelion,
just sitting on this stump.
Sad.

2014

As much as I personally hate summer
(mostly because of the heat),
I will miss its beauty.

Perspective

Icy
tiny
shore.

2016

A contrail cuts
the sky
in half.

2015

Classic shot.

2014

I live in a part of the country where the weather poses a real threat to power-lines.
This perfect half-moon wreath is a result of the good work of our local crews.

Now

Dark
light
cold.

2016

Soft pink flower
invites a
sweet smell.

2015

A simple view of beautiful life.

2014

New Fad in Front-Yard Seating

Over the summer, I noticed a new way people are representing their family; think of those tacky stickers people place on their rear-windshields only now in their front-yards.

Rise and Set

The moon light
sets as the
sun rises.

2016

Sunlight splashes space
across the bricks
of a well.

2015

An enormous cloud bends and pushes
towards the mountain peak,
almost touching it.

2014

The air is cool, the nights are long, and the leaves are changing. It's time to welcome the dark and wonderfully mysterious death of summer ... Halloween is just around the corner!

Passing Clouds

Passing clouds
separate the mountain
from the building.

2016

The interesting light
from the rising sun
makes possible
such shots.

2015

The little leaf-wings spread for flight.
Sunflower baby, fly!

2014

Bubbles in a Puddle

This picture reflects the basic story of life: 

We are a temporary bubble, formed by the elements,
dropped from heaven into a pool of others, 

and then we are gone, 

leaving only our ripples.

Morning Experience

So many colorful
mornings to
experience.

2016

Early sunrise illuminates
a small grove of trees,
set before the
beautiful home.

2015

Streaming colors of golden orange
cross the sky in delicate lines.

2014

Orion Moon Tree

With a long exposure,
this scene takes on a surreal quality.
I am blessed to live so close
to so many beautiful spaces.

Letting Go

Frozen time;
letting go.

2016

Golden clouds march
towards the mountain top,
illuminated by
the rising sun.

2015

Light has a way
of giving different impressions
of the same thing.

One feels different
than the other.

2014

When I saw this flower,
I could not help remembering
a summer treat from the Ice Cream Man.

White

White
long
and pointed.

2016

A few seconds of exposure
capture the plasma light,
looming ominously
from above the creepy
soul-warehouse --
a retirement home,
ironically called
Sunrise.

2015

Some sunrises
are certainly better
than others.

2014

As humans, we work together to overcome the elements of nature. Like the mountain, some stones rise higher than others. In the affluent regions of the world, the lower stones grow larger than those atop the third-world hills. Why do we build single-family dwellings so large when so many have so little? It's a shame the view from this height does not satisfy.

White Standout

The white flower
stands out
from the dark
backdrop.

2016

Wet water cover.

2015

Look very close and you'll see two eyes in that dark hole, staring back.

On the other hand, this spider sports 

a perfect Fu Manchu

and accompanying haircut. 

Two different webs, two different spiders.

2014

Walking is Life

There is something so fundamental to the health and well-being of the human body that simply gets out and wanders about. It doesn't really matter where you go, just pick a direction and go.

Golden Cloud Path

Golden sunlight
lights golden clouds
above the dark tree.

2016

Puffy clouds greet
the morning light
above the mountain top.

2015

A group of painted characters reach of the lens.

2014

I'll never get enough of seeing things only possible with my camera.

Strange

Strange focus
leaves stange
light.

2016

The lights etch
straight lines
in the night.

2015

A stone cherub stares into the morning light.

2014

The Bright Colorful World of Childhood

Shooting at night allows for unique light sources that add character and tone. This photo reminds me of what it's like to be a kid, how simple, bright and colorful the world can be.

Sharp Hard Surface

Sharp lines
make for
hard surfaces.

2016

The shadow of a stop-sign
makes the perfect
eye-patch for this
bush-face.

2015

Cool weather, warm light, dark city.


2014

The Hypocrisy Oath

So many religions, so many philosophies, all saying so many things. Why do we buy into them? Do we really want to treat each other better or do we want to control the ultimate outcome of death? We want others to believe what we believe because it validates our choices and reinforces our point of view. Is being right the real goal or living with integrity. So the question stands: can I recommend what I do?