Pink Light

Pink light fills
the dark frame.

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2017

Strange focus
leaves strange
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.

Yellow and Green

Yellow flower.
Green wheel.

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2017

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?

Bleeding Color

Soft color
bleeds light
into the shot.
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2017

Texture can be
everything.

2016

Early morning light
and some sweet pollen
make for a great breakfast.

2015

Seriously?
Can we not pay attention and remain reasonable
or are we all so entitle?
$ Strategies 

2014

Eat, move, sleep, and live like a caveman. Why? We didn't survive for hundreds of thousands of years without some wisdom. Our techno-consumer culture threatens our ability to remain in touch with some simple truths. Start reading now.

Reflecting Duck Mountain

Early morning
swim in late summer.

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2017

Let's focus on
other sport.

2016

Tis' the season
for football.

2015

Watch the deep, slow strokes
of Nature's beautiful brush.

God's Tiny Reflection

2014

One of a Kind

Not every snail has what it takes to climb a fence.

Green and Yellow

Almost like limes
these colors call
to a certain flavor.

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2017

Golden morning
textured day.

2016

We all have to wait
until lunch
arrives.

2015

A crack, a few chips,
and a tiny stone
create the impression
of an eye.

Read a stony-eyed look at Donald Trump

2014

Read my articles about zoos and dogs.

Orange and Spiky

Interesting form.
Beautiful color.

2017

A single tree stands
above the mountain range
in the morning light.

2016

An early morning journey
up the stairs of
commerce.

2015

The early stages of the wildfire season
add shadow and depth to the sky
as the sun rises
through the horizon.

2014

Zoo in Our Head

We all have different brains in our head. Each has its own agenda, strengths, and weaknesses. In my series I discuss how they affect us all. Start reading now.

Two Things

Classic Vipers.
Starbucks stores.

2017

Clouds form morning light
into a fiery sky.

2016

Like the eye of a spotlight
the sun stares at the
mountain peak.

2015

The colorful hand-prints of children,
set in a blank background.

2014

Sin is a political movement.

Who profits from sin? The definitions, the very concept comes from the powers that be. We build monuments and places of worship to remind us of these limits. In the end, sin is the way we comfort ourselves that our side is right and our enemy is wrong.

Red Flower Hull

The red flower
rises into the picture.

2017

Rising light
glimpses
the cloud-eye.

2016

I see so many faces
in my pictures.
It's like this flower
blocks the eye
of an alien.

2015

A sunrise filled
with soft, flowing
form and color.

2014

In my series Death Panels, I explore some of the problems with the health care system past and present through the example of my own ordeal with my father's passing. It starts with a dream and ends with a miracle. Read it now.

Reflective Doors

The light of the
morning sun reflects
from the square glass
the colors of the foliage.

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2017

Contrast provides
hope.

2016

The family laughs together
with Grandma's
stern words.

2015

The form and color
of this emerging flower
has a clear reflection to fire.

2014

On the birthday of a close friend who has lost his way in this world, I dedicate this photo to him. I can only hope he chooses to stop, take stock, and look around. Maybe he'll see the beauty of this world and be inspired to add his voice to ours. Read my blog post about his struggles at jaxoncohen.blogspot.com

Home Flight

Bug bubble bee
flies home.
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2017

Metaphor teaches;
the fire continues.

2016

Sometimes on days like today,
feeling the intoxication
of purpose and meaning
is all that matters.

2015

Color, mountain, rays of light, texture, and form...
what else is there in a great sunrise?

2014

Thirteen-years have past. Let us not forget that life moves on and the human spirit heals.

I explore what happens to an 9-11 hijacker after the planes hit the Towers in the gripping short story Aftermath, available at Amazon.com. 72 virgins? Try perfect justice.