The Setting: Pollen is everywhere. Surfaces are coated a tennis ball yellow. Flowers are blooming. Insects are emerging. Birds are courting. How frequently have you stopped to smell the roses? How often do you study the most intense details of the colorful world around you? … Continue readingSearching for Spring 2026
The Setting: Inconsistent snowfall across the Atlanta metro and North Georgia. Alexander Park gets a dusting of powdery white snow during the early morning on Saturday. Birds are out, fluffed up, stunned, and looking for food and warmth. Certain walkways and covered areas allow the … Continue readingSnow At Alexander Park
The Setting: During a rare snow event in the Atlanta metro, I wander outside early in the morning. Armed with my macro lens, I attempt to capture isolated snowflakes up close. I succeed and discover how unique each flake appears. It truly is a rare … Continue readingSnowflake Macro Photography
The Setting: Winter in late January in the Atlanta metro. An ice storm rolls through the state. At least a quarter inch of ice accumulates across the city. Roads dangerous, stores closed, everyone staying warm indoors. A unique experience for a city in the south.
The Setting: A cold evening at Alexander Park. As the sun sets, the birds are active. Fluffed up to stay warm, they forage, hunt, and explore for sustenance. Other critters grab what seeds and nuts they can for food. Strong colors are cast during the … Continue readingAlexander Park Wintry Sunset
The Setting: Mid-January on a wet, wintry morning and a trip to Alexander Park. This trip is the first photo adventure of 2026. The grasses, trees, and surroundings are brown, gray, and dormant. Nevertheless, life still persists. Water droplets dangle from various surfaces. A foggy … Continue readingWet, Wintry Morning at Alexander Park
The Setting: Cranberry Day, also known as Thanksgiving, is here again. We are thankful for many things in 2025. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and conclusion to the autumn season.
The Setting: Another return to the wonderful park. This time, looking for the last vestiges of fall colors and leaves. Autumn was in full force, with most leaves becoming deep orange to brown. Turtles tried to get sun in the cold morning weather. The paths … Continue readingLittle Mulberry Park in Autumn
The Setting: Tribble Mill Park is a large park in Gwinnett County in Georgia. The park features several lakes with walking and hiking paths. The goal of this visit was to capture images of colorful, autumn trees against reflective waters. The water was relatively still. … Continue readingAutumn Reflective Lake – Tribble Mill Park
The Setting: Tallulah Gorge State Park features a lot of stairs. You can march down into the gorge and experience the river and waterfalls. You can hike up to the edges and observe the gorge from overlooks. In Autumn, trees illuminate the cliffs and mountains … Continue readingTallulah Gorge Autumn Scenes