A different kind of photo challenge: The Morning Snooze

There are many people or groups that throw photo challenges out there. I am the leader of one group and try to put out creative photo challenges that will push … Continue reading A different kind of photo challenge: The Morning Snooze

Just another bright idea in photography

I was trying to come up with a photo challenge for a photo group last Friday and it wasn’t coming very easy. After much thought, and with the idea of … Continue reading Just another bright idea in photography

A Valentine’s Day Message in a Photo

I usually find myself capturing photos because I think they look cool and I want to share that “coolness” with others. But as I shot this photo on the eve … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Message in a Photo

Red Strawberry Splashing into Goblet

I put a photo challenge out to some friends to capture something red. So I took the challenge upon myself and pulled some strawberries out of the fridge. I grabbed … Continue reading Red Strawberry Splashing into Goblet

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

I bought a 24-pack of Crayola crayons a while back with the intent of taking a photo set up something like the photo below. But life tends to get away … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

I had thought about doing a photo like this a week ago as my now 10-year-old son was putting together the 3D puzzle he received from Santa last month. But … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

Capturing the water drop and splash is tedious

After spending 20 minutes getting everything setup for the shot – the catch basin filled and positioned, the water dropper aligned, flash settings configured and synced with the camera, the … Continue reading Capturing the water drop and splash is tedious

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

Capturing the floating paperclip

The paperclip was merely a tool I was using for a completely different capture, but I loved the way it turned out and couldn’t resist sharing it. Canon 60D | … Continue reading Capturing the floating paperclip