The Year of the Lens

Cameras, cameras everywhere. It’s absurd to think that in your queue for coffee, you and the people around you may possess 2-3 cameras apiece. 60, 70, 100 cameras in the room. Cell phones, iPods, laptops, Flip cameras, and on and on… Huh? How did we get here? Has it made life better? Are pictures any better?  In many cases the answer is no. The 1/8th inch camera on your laptop bezel does not have the potential to make you Ansel Adams.... Read More

Night Skies

I have always been fascinated with the beauty of the night sky. As a child, I learned the constellations and stared in awe at the sheer magnitude of the dome overhead.   Later in life, I began attempting photos of the stars. I quickly learned that most cameras hate the darkness, and delivered nothing better than impossibly grainy, useless images.  When I finally got hold of a camera capable of capturing stars in the dark, I realized even then,... Read More

week.end.

A quieter weekend than last. The weather is decidedly more subdued, seasonal and contemplative. The freakish beauty of last week was an anomaly, and while certainly welcome, it’s not unexpected that we’re back to a bit of drizzle. I have been playing with my (semi) new camera more, and it’s a powerful contraption. I am not skilled in the technical settings, but getting a hold of it. Here are some evening shots taken at my house: The... Read More