Getting the Vector

My winter angel photograph is one of my favorite images from 2017. I love the unearthly feel of the photo, and appreciate how it maintains a welcoming feel even in its otherworldliness. The photo pleased me so much I decided to see if I could edit it into a version which would be suitable adorn…

Mapmaking

Back in 2010 I had mapped out a rough sketch of The Realm in Notability. It’s served as the geography of In The Land Of The Penny Gnomes ever since.

Blast From the Past

A few weeks ago my wife and I were cleaning out our storage closet. We worked through the typical flotsam and jetsam which tend to pile up in such spaces without incident. That is, until she held up an object in her hand and said, “What should we do with this?”

Ocean’s Edge

I took this photo at last week’s ABCNJ Annual Session. It was a great day, and when I spotted two of my friends chatting along the ocean promenade I hurried over and framed them for a photograph.

Shadow on the Ceiling

After our Thanksgiving meal our family scattered to relax and enjoy a lazy afternoon. A while later I wandered back into our dining room and looked up to the ceiling, where I found one of the most interesting shadows I’ve ever seen. So I ran and got my camera, remote tether/router, and tripod. The result…

Exploring Color in Lightroom

I’ve been exploring different adjustments in Lightroom lately, and have had some fun playing with color adjustments. Yesterday, as I was looking for an image to use as a background, I came across a photo I’d taken a few years ago with my old Canon DSLR. At that point of my photography hobby I was…