Fresh Greens
During my walk in the forest earlier today, there was a distinct difference in its appearance. Most of the new leaves had emerged, and the forest was glowing with bright green colors. There are many beech trees in the woods near my home, and their fresh oval-shaped leaves had made many of the trails noticeably […]
After the Rain
After a very long dry spell here in Southern New Hampshire, today we finally received a good soaking rain that lasted most of the day. As I looked outside while the rain came down, I could see the colors of the garden coming to life in the soft overcast light. The rain finally came to […]
Product Photos – Handmade Scarfs by Melinda LaBarge
I am so not a product photographer. My normal beat is nature and the forest, with occasional dabbling in architectural photography. Every now and then, my wife Melinda LaBarge completes a new batch of her handmade silk and wool scarfs, and I photograph them for her website. Normally, this is a somewhat complex process involving […]
Ashuelot River – Keene, NH
The Ashuelot River Park in Keene, NH is home to a wide variety of trees in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. During the early morning hours when the river is still, the trees can produce some interesting reflections on the glassy surface of the water. As I walked through the park on my way […]
A Forest Light Study
I’m not exactly sure when it began, but lately I have started to focus on the quality of the light within my photographs. I used to take a ridiculous number of photos in poor quality light, as if a part of me believed that if I nailed the composition or had a strong enough subject, […]
Morning Walk Near the Ashuelot River, Keene, NH
With my favorite camera off for repairs, it has been awhile since I ventured out for a photo walk. It will probably be another week or two before I see that camera again, and this morning I was feeling a strong urge to head out and take some photos. Shortly after sunrise, I grabbed my […]