White Sands NM – another 2-hour tour
On my way back to Ohio, I took the boring southern route to avoid weather in the Rockies. Along the way I made a quick stop at White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. (I missed this on my last trip to Bosque Del Apache.) I plan to return when I have more time to do a decent job.
B&W Vista
The Tribunal
Snow on the Sahara
Yucca Polaroid
Joshua Tree National Park – the 2-hour tour
Certainly, I would never recommend that any photographer try to make a serious landscape shoot to a new venue without alloting it sufficient time. Nevertheless, I was on my way from St. George, Utah to Palm Springs, California to visit friends for Christmas. Here is some stuff I got during a quick 2-hour drive through. I will be returning here for sure.
Cactus
Dream Scene
Vista
Namesake
Humble Abode
Merry Christmas to all from Utah
I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I deeply appreciate your support throughtout 2008.
I am in Utah. I will have a major announcement coming soon related to that. For the moment, here are a few photos from a quick trip through Zion National Park.
God Bless you all.
Fisheye of Virgin Canyon
Rollover Ansel Adams
Distant Storm
Along Glory's Road
Sand and Iron
Snow Row
The Red Coast
Recently, if you will recall, I spoke about Dick Edington’s newly published book, Great Lakes Lighthouses. In a moment of inspiration, I found that the first 6 entries all had something in common – they were all trimmed in red and looking good. This is the perfect time of year to photograph these scenes due to lack of crowds, low sun angles, clean air, and frost.
This morning I ventured out alone for a few days to try my hand at doing these lighthouse right. I call this “The Red Coast” in honor of the red trim on the lighthouses. All of my trip will be on the lower six lighthouses of Lake Michigan starting at Michigan Cirty, Indiana.
I arrived today at 3:00 PM and found conditions perfect. I only had time for about 100 pictures before dark. Here’s a few I worked on. I hope you enjoy them.
[Postscript: Unfortunately I needed to cut this trip short due to personal business back home. Oh well.]
Michigan City Light (Homer Winslow effect)
St. Joseph Light at dusk
Seating Abstract
Happy Holidays and a Memory of Summer
Greetings!
Amidst these turbulant times, we have all found ways to adapt and celebrate the little things that life rewards us with. This message is neither political nor spiritual, but I have to tell you, those two facets give us all a lot to ponder these days. ‘Nuf said. I sincerely hope this country is on the right track, somehow, lest I need to become a stand-up comedian in the vein of George Carlin [RIP] and Lewis Black.
But I am a photographer, very pleased to have returned to my vocation which has called me back all these years. I have been shored up by a community of support. I have reached a point of artistic acceptance. I have a business plan. This is all about two steps forward and one step backward, just like real life. I have no complaints.
I want to wish each and every one of a you and your circle of family and friends the warmest safest holiday season ever. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and kind words.
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Funny thing, I wanted to post a holiday image, but my mind is on summer. Go figure. Miner’s Castle at The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore:
Miner's Castle & Kayaks
Live from the Butler Holiday Show in Youngstown!
OK, OK, it’s not all that dramatic. That is, unless you are me.
I have one day to go to wrap up the American Holiday Arts and Craft Show at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown.
This has far exceeded my expectations and is projected to be my most successful venture to date. Aside from an appreciative audience, I find myself in company of many new friends, professional artists, and eager staff helping out.
I am especially grateful to Jack Haims and Ken Platt of the Butler for making me feel welcome and invited. You guys have big hearts and it shows!
The show closes tomorrow. It is open from 10 Am to 4 PM. I hope you can make it.
The following picture was taken at night, handheld, so this is the best I could do with my Canon g9, but you get the idea…
My booth in the main hall
Next Show: Butler Institute in Youngstown – December 6 & 7, 2008
I invite you to visit my booth at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown this coming weekend. The Butler event is called the American Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Show. The Butler is located adjacent to the University of Youngstown. Their address is 524 Wick Avenue. Hours are Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 10-4.
Free Parking – Entertainment – Refreshments Available – Admission $5
This will be an exciting show and sale of the works of over 100 fine artists, craftspersons, amd artisans.
By way of introduction, my current adapted indoor booth format will be on display…
Cleveland By Hand Booth
Medina Holiday Show Booth
Medina Holiday Show Detail
New Book: Richard Edington: Great Lakes Lighthouses
Last night I had a delightful evening at the Wooster Camera Club giving a presentation, I was invited by Richard Edington, the club’s Vice President. Frankly, these club events just keep getting better and better for me – great people, engaging disscusion, and meaningful networking.
My topic for the evening was “Learn To Be Still”, a presentation meant to motivate people to plan their work for improved, distinctive results. I followed by a video show of my work from the Pacific Northwest created earlier this year.
Before the meeting, Richard privately mentioned that he would be announcing his first ever book, “The Photographers’ Guide to Great Lakes Lighthouses”. This was a source of great accomplishment for him as well as a publication of immediate interest to me. I have a “thing” for lighthouses. That became obvious by my presentation and show to follow. I find them compelling subjects.
If you feel the same way, I urge you to check out Richard’s new book. It is richly illustrated with truly fine photography covering 27 lighthouses of the central Great Lakes. As if that weren’t enough, this book is a photographer’s compendium listing
- Distinguishing Features
- Best time of day
- Suggested Compositions
- Sunrise Sunset possibilities
- Other pertiant info
- Directions including GPS coordinates
Folks, this is a amazing compilation. I immediately snapped up a copy. Guess what I’ll be exploring this Winter? Gas up the old Pilot.
To obtain more information or to order, go to http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02497.htm or call 800.247.6553
Now!
