I was watching a movie of a presentation by Dewitt Jones, and in the course of his presentation he talks about photographing dandelion puffballs. He finally lays down on the ground and shoots a puffball backlit by the sun.
Favorite Photo, May 6
USB Photo Thumb Drives
Should you buy one of those smart USB photo sticks/thumb drives to back up your photos and free up space on your computer?
No! Absolutely not! How would you feel if a device copied half of the photos on your computer, deleted them from your computer while it was backing them up, and then failed and lost your photos?
Favorite Photo, May 4
Another photographer and I were at White Sands National Monument at sunset. We were getting ready to leave when we spotted several Claret Cup cacti. It was long after sunset and our exposures were about 30 seconds long. When we got our slides back we were blown away by the color. The blossoms glowed with an almost electric red. Don’t put your camera away after the sun goes down.
Favorite Photo, May 3
Sorry, no favorite photo for this date. An this isn’t the only date in May that I did not take a single, solitary memorable photo.
Favorite Photo, May 2
There is nothing quite like working with a beautiful model. I like working on stairs in soft light. This is one of my two most favorite images for this date.
Favorite Photo, May 1
A look at my “favorite photos” folder for May 1 tells me May 1 has been a great day for photography. I have picked three most favorite photos for this date.
Girl Scout Photography Workshop – May 16
It was my happy privilege Thursday might to do a photography workshop for a local girl scout troop. The girls were alert, eager, fun, bright, and very attentive.
“Wild In Captivity?”
Wild in Captivity, an article at Outdoor Photographer by Melissa Groo, is about the ethics of photographing wild animals in captivity.
Favorite Photos – April
Favorite Photos, April. Click for a larger version.
Here are my favorite photos for the month of April. The story behind this “favorite photos by date” project is here.
Favorite Photo, April 30
After four days in California doing the family history thing (see the prior articles in this series), I had a change in plans. The next leg of my family history trip had to be postponed to a later date, which meant I had two extra days to do whatever I wanted. I decided to take the two extra days and go back to southern Utah.
Favorite Photo, April 29
Bill and Winnie Johnston and I were driving around northern Michigan scouting out potential field trip location for my annual photography workshop on Lake Charlevoix (which is a good location in and of itself). Winnie is in charge of lodging for the workshop and Bill is the cook. They are both excellent photographers. You can see their work here.
Favorite Photo, April 28 – History Redux
If you have been following this series, you know I went on a cross country family history trip in 2011 (with a scenic side trip through southern Utah). My plan was to visit relatives in Colorado, Utah, and Oregon and record family stories. This doll is part of that story.
Favorite Photo, April 28
I was in California in 2011 to collect family stories on a digital recorder. One of my stops was my cousin Sue and her family. Our mothers are sisters. Sue has a remarkable memory and I recorded her stories of family events.
Favorite Photo, April 27 – History Redux
This is a special edition of my favorite photos by date series. In 2011 I set out across the country on a family history excursion. My mission for the California part of my trip was to visit several relatives and record their stories.
Favorite Photo, April 27
I was at Whitefish Point in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is a favorite place for birds to migrate across Lake Michigan in the spring and fall so it is also a favorite place for bird watchers.
Favorite Photo, April 26
Doris is my mother-in-law. We spent the day with her sharing family stories and I recorded them all on a digital recorder. Those stories are a family treasure. Recording her memories was one of the primary reasons for the trip to California. After sharing stories we went out in her back yard where she has a nice little arbor. The light was perfect for portraits. This is my favorite photo for April 26 and one of my all time favorite images.
Favorite Photo, April 25
It got up bright and early and looked outside. It snowed overnight. I was thrilled. Following some excellent advice from a photographer who has spent a lot of time at Bryce Canyon, I went to Sunset Point, not Sunrise Point. This is one of my favorite photos for this date and one of my all time favorite photos.
Favorite Photo, April 24
This article is going to feel at lot like a travelogue – because it is.
Favorite Photo, April 23
It was late in the afternoon when I arrived in Moab Utah, and even later when I drove in to Arches National Park. I just kept saying “Oh, Wow!” and and driving around taking pictures.
Favorite Photo, April 22
Big Bend National Park is one of my favorite places on the planet. That was a big surprise to me since I prefer mountains, pine scented air, trout streams and high mountain lakes. Deserts are not my thing. But I fell in love with Big Bend on my first visit.
Favorite Photo, April 21
I left the Rio Grande Valley in the southern tip of Texas and I was headed for Big Bend National Park. Somewhere between Laredo and Del Rio I spotted these Prickly Pear blooms.
Favorite Photo, April 20
It was Easter Sunday morning and this young woman was one of the people taking up the offering. The expression on her face and the bunny ears make the photo. She was new at this job, taking it very seriously, and determined not to accidentally drop the offering plate. This is my favorite photo for April 20.
Favorite Photo, April 19
This alligator is memorable to me because it decided I would make a tasty lunch. Good for the gator. Not so good for me.
Favorite Photo, April 18
I have two, related, favorite photos for this date and this is one of them. It is an unusual choice.
Favorite Photo, April 17
I practice my wildlife photography skills at a variety of excellent zoos near the places I have lived. This fine eagle was at the zoo in Oklahoma City. This is my favorite photo for April 17.
Favorite Photo, April 16
Another photo from my week in Haiti. I lined the sun up so it was right behind the heart of the palm tree. This is my favorite photo for April 16.
Favorite Photo, April 15
Out for a walk with our dog Sunny. We are in his favorite park. I let him choose our route and most days he chose to walk to this park. This is my favorite photo for April 15.
Favorite Photo, April 14
In 1985 it was my extraordinary privilege to spend a week in Haiti. The people I met were wonderful in their passion, kindness, and devotion. The hillsides that had not yet been stripped bare (to make charcoal) were beautiful. The poverty was staggering. (Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.) It was a life changing week.
Favorite Photo, April 13
You’ve seen this young lady before. I have been photographing Ava and her sisters for over 15 years. This is one of our first impromptu photo sessions. This is my favorite image for April 13.
Favorite Photo, April 12
If you have been following this series, you might have guessed this is another conference photo, but in a different building.