The Setting: You venture in your backyard. You find insects, bugs, spiders and all manner of living creatures. Life is literally everywhere. Sometimes you find a more dramatic creature, such as a Chinese Mantis. Using a macro lens makes them larger than life. As one … Continue readingBackyard Bugs
The Setting: Fall is approaching as summer ends. Bell Mountain is the destination, one of the taller peaks in Georgia. It has been marked with endless graffiti, giving it a distinct vibe. Clouds and rain are pushing into the area. The mountain becomes enveloped in … Continue readingClouds Envelop Bell Mountain
The Setting: Alexander Park is a popular location in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The park features a series of walking paths, playgrounds, and disc golf. Less studied are the brushy areas. Taking a macro lens, small insects often unseen were photographed. The small wonders of the … Continue readingAlexander Park Macro Photography
The Setting: A hot summer day at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. The longest operational covered bridge in Georgia. Only one vehicle can traverse the bridge at a time. The river was only trickling over the dam walls. People were spending time in the waters, … Continue readingWatson Mill Bridge State Park
The Setting: A somewhat secluded stretch of road in Rockdale County, GA features a covered bridge. A lake sits adjacent to the road, of which the bridge crosses a narrow section. Spiders and insects take up residence in the shadowy, wooden structure. If you are … Continue readingHaralson Mill Covered Bridge
The Setting: Chatuge Lake in Hiawassee, Georgia, is a large reservoir. It flows across the border into North Carolina. This small beachfront park provided opportunity for some photos on 4th of July weekend. A lot of people were cooling off in the waters, either by … Continue readingChatuge Lake
The Setting: Brasstown Bald is the tallest mountain in Georgia. Atop, you can view four states. Those include North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Visiting in the middle of summer, on the 4th of July weekend, is a good time to see the lush … Continue readingBrasstown Bald
The Setting: Returned to Little Mulberry Park as Summer got underway. Wanted to try to capture the sunset across the lake. The evening did not disappoint. Birds were catching the last insects for dinner. Individuals were enjoying the long perimeter path around the park for … Continue readingLittle Mulberry Park Sunset
The Setting: Chicago’s skyline as viewed from North Avenue Beach Pier and the Lincoln Park areas. It was incredibly hazy during the day due to Canadian wildfires. At night, a quick run and capture without a tripod or any equipment. There are a lot of … Continue readingChicago Skyline – Night and Day
The Setting: In the late spring, or early summer, of June in Chicago. The urban skyline calls you in. You explore various streets and rivers. You gaze upward at the behemoths reaching for the heavens. Maybe you even ride a very fast elevator to the … Continue readingChicago Architecture