Photo Discussion are posts telling the story of the photo. Why I did what I did and general thoughts regarding the image including my feelings and intent.
Trees are wondrous creations. They are so integral and intertwined with our lives that we often take them for granted. But we shouldn’t. Trees provide us sustenance with their fruits and nuts. Their shade comforts us. They entertain us by allowing us to climb them, build playhouses amongst their branches and to attach swings. We…
When I make a panorama, I like using a tilt-shift lens. I know, a tilt-shift is normally considered an “architectural” lens. But as I’ve said before, limiting their use to just this niche also limits you from taking full advantage of their versatility for non-architectural shots. Making a panorama is just one example. Panoramas give…
Waves and ripples (which are just a series of small waves) are all around us. Of course you see them in bodies of water, both large and small. Who doesn’t like to just watch the waves come in? Likewise, who hasn’t thrown a stone into the lake just to see the ripples? There’s just something…
A Rockport road trip is just what I needed. With two knees surgeries and horrible weather patterns, last year just didn’t work for a photography road trip. I love photo road trips; they’re good for the soul. It’s getting away from home, your routine, and your cell phone. More importantly, just spending time doing photography…
The Vantage Med Center was my inspiration for my last post. It was an accidental find; a happy accident. I was torn between continuing on as planned or stopping to seize the unexpected opportunity. I decided to continue on to my original destination and to hopefully return another day to capture the Vantage. Two things…
Railroad Street is a common street name; especially in old rural towns. As the name implies it parallels the main railroad line. Sometimes the railroad is gone; but the street remains. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries railroads were the lifeblood of the community. This was all before UPS, FedEx, commercial airlines, and…
The MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the largest cancer treatment centers in the world. More importantly, it is considered one of the best. Given this status it is befitting that the architectural design of their main building is eye-catching. However, it is not “over the top” or extravagant. After all, it is a…
An invitation for the curious is how I like to think of old, abandoned buildings. This is especially true for those with character. They stir our imagination and make us curious about them. Why was it abandoned? What’s the story of the people that lived, or worked, or worshipped here? Where did all the people…
The spiral staircase at the LyondonellBasell Tower has intrigued me for some time. It’s an external two-story white staircase that stands in contrast to the darker tones of the tower. It just seemed like it would be a great subject. I drove by it a number of times, looked at it from various angles of…
