Calla Lily

This week’s photography field trip took me back to the botanic gardens in Albuquerque.  Though the only things in bloom were inside the greenhouse there were plenty of winter textures and patterns to photograph and I had my usual fun time with the koi in the Japanese Gardens.  But the best of a good day… Continue reading Calla Lily

Roswell KFC

For two years I have been kicking myself because I didn’t take a picture of this the first time I saw it.  So when I headed for Roswell last weekend this was on my to do list.  Unfortunately in order to get the shot without cars I had to do it early in the morning… Continue reading Roswell KFC

Still Life with Seashell

No, I did not run away to a tropical beach through heaven knows it was tempting during what I sincerely hope was the coldest week of the year here in Santa Fe.  Instead I visited Hobby Lobby for the first time in my life.  After all, I have a hobby and said commercial enterprise does… Continue reading Still Life with Seashell

Fun with Nik Software

It’s that time of year when shooting macro generally means turning my kitchen into a photo studio.  I also just got the full package of Nik software so have been experimenting with different effects.  First the capture, for this image I used a technique I’m really starting to like.  I shot this tulip using a… Continue reading Fun with Nik Software

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