General interest items cover aspects of photography that don’t readily fit in one of the other named categories. It is something of a “catch-all” category.
Traveling light, by which I mean traveling with minimal photo gear, is not my modus operandi. I typically take all of my gear with me especially if it’s a place I haven’t been to before. It’s nice to have the flexibility of having the right equipment when you’re in unfamiliar territory. The worst feeling is…
Truth in labeling is a good thing. After all, we want to know what exactly it is we are getting. If we are buying something we aren’t familiar with we’ll examine the label closely to make to find out what we’ll be getting. It isn’t just products that are labeled. We as photographers often label…
I recently had the privilege of being a Guest Artist at the BNW Bistro. The BNW Bistro is a creation of Dave Payne, who I met on the social media platform Vero that is centered around photography. It is similar to Instagram, but oh so much better. If you’re on Vero be sure to follow…
Hi, my name is Mike and I’m an introvert. Why do we feel compelled to proclaim being an introvert as if it is something we should strive to overcome? It used to be that being introverted was admired. Being a person of “quiet strength” or “thoughtful leader” or a “deep thinker” were once compliments. Now,…
Well, it’s that time of the year again. The time you’ve spent the past year dreading and hoping against hope it wouldn’t happen again. Alas, it has. That’s right, it’s time for the 2023 version of A Visit From St. Clickolas. As always, with my sincerest apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and you, I have updated…
AI “art” is a popular topic in the world of photography and painting. AI (artificial intelligence) is also getting a lot of attention in the news media. Photography and art sites are being flooded with AI “art” pretending to be photos or paintings. This is because it is a fast and easy track to likes…
It seems I’ve created a monster – a Christmas tradition. Despite repeated requests to please just stop, I just can’t not do it. I’m stuck and so are you. You’ve been warned! So again with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and you, I have updated the poem and so here you go. A Visit From St….
Every year the Wreaths Across America (WAA) organization and volunteers place holidays wreaths on the graves at our national cemeteries. This is their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. REMEMBERour fallen U.S. veterans. HONORthose who serve. TEACHyour children the value of freedom. National Wreath Across America Day is December 17th this year. Volunteer if you…
There is a Great Divide in the world of photography. It’s a divide that commonly separates photographers in to two camps with a smaller third camp of those that try to live in both worlds. This divide frustrates both photographers and viewers and is the source of a lot of debate and argument. This divide…
