“Odds and Ends” is a good description for the last of my photos from Prague and Vienna. Wait, what’s that noise? It sounds like applause and cheering. Hmmm. Nonetheless, here are a few odds and ends shots that I like that I didn’t feel the need for specific blog posts. That, plus it’s time to…
I recently started using Topaz Photo AI. I wasn’t satisfied with the noise reduction and sharpening options in Lightroom and Photoshop so after investigating I decided to go with Topaz Photo AI. Now, that I’ve been using it for a while I thought I would do a product review. First, let me state that I…
Many people get depressed amidst the joy of the holiday season. I’ve been told that for some it’s because they’ve been living in fear that I would update and publish a new version of A Visit From St. Clickolas again this year. It’s my remake from a photographer’s perspective of the classic Christmas poem, A…
Emmaus Abbey was one of our favorite places to visit while in Prague. We really liked it there for 2 particular reasons. First, the old Gothic church and cloister are quite beautiful. I wrote earlier about the Gothic and Baroque churches we saw. Although we expected the Baroque churches to be heavily ornamented we were…
The WU campus is amazing collection of beautiful and unique university buildings. The architecture at WU has won numerous awards. The buildings are designed by architectural firms from Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Austria. As a result, each building is unique and distinct. However, according to the WU website, “the buildings are all…
Social media is a big factor in every photographer’s life. It’s both a blessing and curse. At its best, it is engaging, informative, and educational. At its worst, it is addictive, time-wasting, toxic, and replaces personal interaction. As Thanksgiving week (Happy Thanksgiving BTW) is a slow week for many things, I’ve decided to use the…
“The Third Man” is a classic post-World War II film noir movie. In addition to being a great story and well acted, it is beautifully filmed in black and white. I’m not alone in thinking the cinematography is fantastic. The movie won an Oscar in 1951 for Cinematography (Black and White). The movie serves as a…
This past Saturday, November 9th, The Woodlands Photography Club, announced the winners in the 2024 Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition. I was fortunate enough to have 6 winning photographs. I’m honored and grateful to all involved. I’d especially like to thank the photo contest judges: Tara Flannery, Derrick Birdsall, Teri Whittaker and Karen Butts. I…
Gothic and Baroque churches and palaces are a very common sight in both Prague and Vienna. They are beautiful reminders of their city’s history. They are so ubiquitous that after awhile they become less exciting. Nonetheless, the beauty is amazing and when you think of the effort that went into building them, you are in…
