like green or light blue. I wouldn’t use red, because red is known to excite and can even increase blood pressure and heart rates. We associate red with passion and excitement, so using red in a design promoting a nightclub would be a great color choice. As a landscape photographer, I...
“Your photographs bring out the extraordinary in the ordinary.”They were enthusiastic and well-meaning. And I was gracious in my response, but in reality I was confused and shocked. Insulted, too—not for my
(Click here to view the interactive picture in a new tab. When it opens, click and drag to look around.) This spherical picture was my entry forthe “Evolution” theme of the World Wide Panoramain 2024. One meaning of “evolution” is directed change — change that has direction or purp...
its red registers as warmer in summer and cooler in winter, and its white adopts the yellow of scorched grass in late summer and fall. People’s faces also change with the seasons: photographing my family on the lawn can be difficult in summertime, because the strong light reflecting off th...
Wristband I wore during treatments. Photo by Mike Hartley I kind of fall in that last category but I’m not celebrating. Nor does it feel right to celebrate being lucky while so many are engaged in difficult fights. I’d rather share compassion than celebrating my good fortune. ...
The site of the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, has been the center of worship for the Catholic faithful in New Orleans and a major civic gathering place since the founding of our city in 1718. The first permanent church, built in 1727, was burned in the fire of 1788...
A tripod, a live view mode to control composition and focus are a must in order to master how to photograph flowers during this time of the day. Be careful not to look at the sun directly through the viewfinder or you will damage your eyes. Also, don’t forget about the beautiful colo...
Mom’s Day rates three in holidays, while Father’s Day rates twenty. But I will stick to the time left in the day definition rather than the zombie definition and aspire to use the remains of my day wisely. A hike was a good start. Note: My texts came later in the evening, and ...
HistoryNew Orleans Day 3: Saint Louis Cathedral Christopher D. Bennett January 24, 2025 Architecture, Art, Christianity, History, Kim, Nature, Sign, Street Photography, Travel, Work Day 3 in New Orleans was the day I got the most free time. Things were pretty much setup and ready to go ...
No matter what filter you apply, make sure that it is well attached so that it won’t fall off while taking sun photography. Tip 12. Don’t Forget about Reflectors Actually, the primary purpose of the reflector is to reflect light on the subject. Usually, they are composed of white, ...