Lunar Eclipse I went outside in my front yard to photograph the lunar eclipse. It would have been nice if I had an astrophotography mount but I couldn’t see spending $500 for something that I would only use once in every 6 to 10 years. In 2019, I got really sick while photographing the eclipse…

Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka, Florida This morning, I visited Ravine Gardens, where the azaleas were in full bloom. Despite the windy conditions making it difficult to photograph flowers, I managed to capture a shot of the suspension bridge, which I later converted to black and white to improve its appearance.   Ravine Gardens is…

I went back to the Everglades for a couple days.  This trip wasn’t very successful for several reasons.  Usually before making a trip, I try to get some rest before I go.  This time I wasn’t able to do that and after driving all night, I wasn’t able to get there to capture a sunrise. …

RETURN TO THE EVERGLADES After 5 years, I am going back to shoot the Everglades National Park.  The past couple of days I spent exploring areas in the park that I want to spend some time shooting. One of the areas that I fell in love with is Long Pine Key.  There is a lake…

Fern Hammock Spring I am currently working on a series of the Ocala National Forest. We took a day trip to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area with the intent to photograph Fern Hammock Spring. Fern Hammock Spring IImage 616 The little bridges and boardwalks in this park have fallen into disrepair and many of the…

Sunrises and sunsets are usually associated with the warmer color hues of red, orange, and yellow. Often it is the best time to photograph landscapes. However, the twilight hour offers a different and unique opportunity. Twilight is usually associated with the cooler colors hue of blue, violet and cyan. “Twilight Beach”Image 614 The quality of…