An epitaph on a tombstone is a brief inscription in memory of the deceased. Sometimes it is just a name and the dates of their birth and death. Sometimes there are brief descriptions of the deceased such as, “Loving Mother”. Occasionally, it will be about the feelings of those left behind about the deceased. For…
The W. G. Jones State Forest is a unique urban forest. The term “urban forest” may seem like an oxymoron. You find forest out in the countryside, not in urban areas, right? Actually, they’re more common than you might think. The U. S. Forest Service estimates there are more than 141 million acres of urban…
I’ve just released a new photo gallery. I’ve been using Pixels.com as both a photo gallery and for purchasing and order fulfillment. I like the way Pixels handles the purchasing and order fulfillment and will continue to use them for that. The gallery on Pixels will also continue to be the starting point for the…
Creative abstract photography is something new for me. I’ve been doing architectural abstracts for some time. However. these have all been straightforward detail shots of architectural details. Basically, I concentrate on the lines and texture of a particular architectural element rather than the building as a whole. In these photos it is clear what is…
Are tripods obsolete? Depending on your photography style some may argue that they are. However, as appealing as ditching the tripod is, I think there is one important factor people are ignoring. Clearly, in some situations a tripod is as essential as it’s ever been. I’m talking about very long exposures for example. I love…
“The Woodlands” is not what you’re probably thinking. The Woodlands I’m referring to is a special-purpose district north of Houston called “The Woodlands”. It’s a very nice area with a population in excess of 115,000. But it isn’t “the woods” although it is in an area that was such at one time. Despite, the development…
6th Street in Austin, Texas is a historic entertainment district and nightlife hub. It’s known for its live music, bars, clubs, and restaurants. So, it’s a great place for street photography. I had the opportunity to briefly visit 6th Street in mid-March. At that time SXSW (South By Southwest), an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media,…
The Glass Photography Community is one of the two photo related social media sites (Vero is the other one) where I post my photos. The links to my accounts on these sites are at the bottom of this blog post. I joined these sites because they are truly focused on photography and community. I’ve had…
My new Canon R5 Mark II mirrorless camera is quite an improvement over my Canon 5D Mark III DSLR. The 5DIII was released 13 years ago and I bought mine a year later. Oh my, how things have changed. It’s like trading-in the family minivan for a sports car. There are a few, very minor…
