Photo of colored pencils using depth of field

A little depth of field can help highlight a subject in a photo. I had a little fun bunching a package of colored pencils together and attacking them from the … Continue reading Photo of colored pencils using depth of field

Shooting the moon with a new camera lens

When I saw a Canon 70-300mm IS USM lens under the tree Christmas morning, I thought it only fitting for my first exposures with it to be of the moon. … Continue reading Shooting the moon with a new camera lens

Early morning photograph at the Jordan River Utah Temple

Last month I received a note from a friend, directing me to a website that would allow me to enhance my photography skills via photo assignments. It is for The … Continue reading Early morning photograph at the Jordan River Utah Temple

Capturing Ice and Fire in Photographs

My kids looked at me like I was crazy when I poured nearly boiling water into an ice cube tray, gently placed 10 candle wicks into the water and ever … Continue reading Capturing Ice and Fire in Photographs

Fun Photography: On the Way to the Harvest Moon

Manned exploration to the moon ceased before I was born in 1980. Now in my 30s, I am fascinated with the history, grandeur and intrigue of the space program (yes, … Continue reading Fun Photography: On the Way to the Harvest Moon

Weekly Photo Challenge: Create

I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do to meet this week’s photo challenge – Create – which is why I am a little late getting my photo posted. … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Create

E is for Entrance

When I started thinking about what I wanted to shoot for this weeks alphabet photo challenge with CTE Salt Lake City, the revolving door entrance at the Joseph Smith Memorial … Continue reading E is for Entrance