Finding Hidden Gems in Portland, Oregon

I'm currently camped out in Wilsonville, not too far from the wonderful city of Portland in Oregon. My good friend and creative genius, Glenn Scott Lacey lives in the area so I wanted to be sure to spend as much time as possible with him. When we get together, we always find something creative to do....

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Increasing the Odds of Serendipity

Sometimes people look at my photographs and say I was lucky to be there at that particular moment with that particular light. Maybe they are right. I don't think that luck happens randomly. I tend to be out shooting quite a lot. I have studied weather and wildlife for many years so I can usually...

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From Where I Stand

Ansel Adams once wrote, "a good photograph is knowing where to stand" and it made me think about how true that is for me. I'm not usually conscious of the amount of effort I expend composing a photograph but I know it's substantial. Well, it certainly is now that I have slowed down and am...

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Discovering the World Anew

One of the many things I love about black and white photography is its simplicity. It's easy for a viewer to understand the point of a composition because the picture is devoid of the distractions of color. By the same token, a photograph that is lacking in contrast, rich tone and/or...

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A Day at the Beach

When I was growing up, my family and I would spend two weeks every summer vacationing usually at some kind of beach resort. We camped in tents, rented caravans and stayed at bed and breakfast farm houses over the years. I guess that's where I got my yearning to be near water. Those were peaceful times....

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The Timeless Beauty of Black and White

Black and white photography is deceptively simple. It's not a case of just transforming a color photograph, it's a combination of composition and light and being able to "see" in monochromatic tones. My recent travels have given me plenty of opportunities to experiment and I'm reaquainting myself...

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