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Photo Art Friday: Tree Top Kaleidoscope #8

This is probably my favorite out of the Tree Top Kaleidoscope series thus far. I hope you are having a great Friday! Other Tree Top Kaleidoscope Photo Art Exhibits

Wandering Wednesday: Firefighters Park

This week my journey to the greener parts of Michigan brought me to a small 96 acre park known as Firefighters Park located in Troy Michigan. Since 1991, trees that are planted at this park are used to memorialize firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty hence the name Firefighters Park. YetContinue reading “Wandering Wednesday: Firefighters Park”

Wandering Wednesday: Woodland Hills Nature Park

I was going to make the attempt to visit over the course of the weekend. However, due to personal obligations and other prior engagements, I delayed my visit to Woodland Hills Nature park. I figured i could try to scope out the park on Monday but the weather was calling for a nasty snow sleetContinue reading “Wandering Wednesday: Woodland Hills Nature Park”

Rediscovering your “Why”

My subscription to WordPress renewed today marking the anniversary of my blog which turns 3. I just wanted to thank you those of you who have stuck around with me through the years. This blog would not be possible were it not for people like you! What we learned along the way? You cannot expectContinue reading “Rediscovering your “Why””

Photo Art Friday: Orton Effect No.15

The original image was captured at Port Crescent State Park in Port Austin Michigan. The Orton Effect was pioneered by Michael Orton in an effect to imitate watercolor paintings. The technique was developed in the era before everything was digital and was done by sandwiching two transparencies of the exact same composition where one slideContinue reading “Photo Art Friday: Orton Effect No.15”

7 Merits of Photo Challenges

It’s fun! It gives you an opportunity to do something new creatively. Taking photos consistently will help you improve as a photographer. Sometimes depending on who issues the challenge you can potentially earn money and other prizes. It gives you an excuse to start taking photos. It can get you out of your comfort zone.Continue reading “7 Merits of Photo Challenges”

Monochrome Vs. Selective Color

The short answer is it’s all about light and hues or the lack thereof. Looking for some clarity? Well, I think I can help with that to some degree so lets dive in! Monochrome Monochrome photography employs light in differing amounts instead of color to capture or represent images. Monochrome photography takes only a singleContinue reading “Monochrome Vs. Selective Color”

Wandering Wednesday: Return to the “Secret” Nature Study Area

It’s been a couple of years since I have stepped foot on Macomb Community College’s not so secret Nature Study area that is maintained by the biology department. Since my last visits they have repainted the sign at the beginning of the trail head. You can park rather close to the trail head to althoughContinue reading “Wandering Wednesday: Return to the “Secret” Nature Study Area”