August 31, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

Yesterday was a bit overcast at the beach in Wildwood Crest but at least it wasn't raining. Kim and I took advantage of this and spent most of the morning enjoying an oceanfront view from our beach chairs.

Of course you can't go to the shore and not see a seagull or two. So I thought I'd share one with you.

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Also, here is a short 16 second video of our view. Take a look.

 

I will be doing a full post of our trip soon. I have a LOT of photos to share. Please check back soon.

Until next time...

August 30, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

Here comes the sun.  I know I shared a sunrise photo with you just a couple of days ago but I have a nicer one for you today. I think so at least. 

Kim and I are on a short trip to Wildwood Crest in New Jersey. As always I had to get up early at least one day to greet the sun. What's really nice this time is that we are staying at a motel on the beach so I didn't have to go far. 

Here is what I got today. 

Please be sure to click on the picture to see it full size. Another example of "The Golden Hour".

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

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August 29, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

It's called the "Golden Hour". The hour or so after sunrise and before sunset. This is the very best time for nature and landscape photographers. The sweet spot if you will. It is during this time that the sun's light is at it's friendliest. Today's Photo Of The Day is a good example.

I shot this on the beach in Wildwood Crest this evening about 40 minutes to sunset. Note the golden tone in the sand. If this were taken at noon it would have been washed out and dull.

Oh and the seagull tracks are cool too!

Until next time...

August 28, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

There seems to be a common theme with most of my photos so far. Nature. Mostly flowers. Hey, it's that time of year. Continuing with that theme I present to you today a shot of another one of our vinca. This time a purple one.

We usually only find red and white but this year we also found purple. I really like them and as I have said before these are very hardy and can handle a lot of heat and sunlight. In fact they thrive on it. 

As a bonus today I would also like to share something else with you. A short video I shot while photographing in Valley Forge the other day. 

 

I am doing this so you can experience, even for a short time, the peaceful and serene surroundings that I enjoyed that morning. If you listen carefully you can hear the bells at Washington Memorial Chapel on the other side of the field.

Thanks for stopping by. Please visit again soon because I have some cool stuff to share.

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August 27, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

Hi there! How is everyone? I hope the day finds you well!

Today I would like to share my sunrise with you. I just happened to be up and ready to shoot in time today to catch it. This is a view from my back yard off of our deck. It may not be as pretty as a shot done in Valley Forge or some other picturesque landscape but it is still a reminder of the beginning of another day. Something we should all be thankful for.

Take a look.

Who knows. Maybe as the days get shorter and the sun rises later I will do more of these. Maybe.

For those who have been here before I thank you for your continued support. If you are new here, welcome!

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August 26, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

Welcome to day 8 of my "Photo Of The Day" blog posts. I have been having a lot of fun and I hope you are enjoying my little project. Please be sure to check in every day because there is a lot more to come.

Today I would like to share another photo from Valley Forge. This time it is a black and white panorama composed of three of the shots I made while photographing my favorite tree. Please have a look.

You can click on the image to see a larger version.

Most of my landscape work is of course in color. I must say though that I quite enjoy working in black and white too. To me there is something less intrusive about it. I can enjoy the subject without the "reality" of color. Does that make sense?

On a completely different note I would like you let you know that I am slowly tweaking the layout of my blog. One thing I have added in the sidebar is a list of websites that I enjoy and I think you may too. They are mostly photography related. If you enjoy any of them be sure to check back because I will be adding a lot more. Also if you have any ideas that you think I may like feel free to let me know. You can share them in the comments section or in the soon to come "contact me" section.

Well that's about all for today. I know I say it a lot but I really do appreciate you taking a few minutes out of your day to visit me.

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August 25, 2014 - Photo of The Day

Sunday morning I took a drive over to Valley Forge National Park and spent an hour and a half photographing one tree. Yep, one tree. 

I always refer to this as "My Favorite Tree" and I hope you see why.

Being that it is now summertime and there are no leaves on this tree I guess it is "dead". But just look at the branches. Such perfect curves. A great place for birds to perch. To me it brings "life" to the park.

I must say that I do worry that it will be taken down one day. I hope not though. It poses no danger where it is. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you come back soon!

Until next time...