After photographing the closed flowers of the California poppy against the sky, I endeavored to convert my photos to black and white. I show how I work in layers, and write about accepting imperfections in one’s work as a way of enriching it.
Tag Archives: artistic process
The end of jazz, and why I have taken a break
I have taken a break from blogging and in this post I explain why.
Some thoughts on when, and why, ask for photography critique
Although critique is fundamental to becoming a better photographer, it is important to keep in mind that constantly letting others tell you what to do and how to do it may not be desirable.
Spoils of spring – Western Salsify puffballs
Working on a new project, the dissolution of the puffball of the Western Salsify, and wondering about life.
Asking for a critique on your photos- some helpful tips
Critique can be helpful, but only if we go beyond “C&C welcome” and give other photographers some background information, to guide their efforts to understand our vision.
Landscape or portrait orientation? On the art of procrastinating boring tasks
My weekended plan was to investigate Mailchimp, but I ended up spending all my time shooting Agave plants, then investigating how to best present its curve.
Give me Something to Fight About
Is there any issue in photography, not mentioned above, that you would be willing to argue about?
It is all about the light 