Do you want to feel more connected to nature? Why not start a nature journal? If you want to take a break from screens, be creative, and reset your soul, grab a notebook and some art supplies and head to your backyard or neighborhood park. We are headed into fall and the change of season…
Category: Art & Creativity
Five Ideas for National Photography Month
May is National Photography Month! And the best part? Everyone can celebrate! You don’t have to be a professional. You don’t need a fancy camera. You can use an old point and shoot or your phone. Have an instant camera? Grab that! There are no rules, no gatekeepers. You just have to love taking photos….
The Magic of Snow
In Phoenix, we don’t get a first snow. Captain obvious, huh? Even though I am not a fan of Wisconsin winters, I have to admit there is something magical about a first snow. It feels like a chance at a fresh start, a clean slate. We get to enjoy this beautiful blanket of pure white…
Nature Refresh
We recently returned from a trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It was the kind of reset I needed. There’s nothing like being out in nature, especially when human interaction is limited and wildlife is on display. When we first arrived at our campsite, we were greeted by elk. We noticed them…
My Favorite Image – Joshua Tree
Have you ever been to Joshua Tree National Park? Joshua Tree is a vast place with several diverse areas. You can hike to a palm tree oasis, off-road to see some of the oldest and largest Joshua Tree, or hike to an old mine. On the hike to the mine, there are several old cars….
Revisiting Breckenridge
Since 2020 has limited my travel, I’ve decided to revisit old photos. I re-edited a few images from my 2014 trip to Breckenridge, Colorado. While going through the images I thought about how much fun I had exploring this little town on my own. When I arrived, I parked my rental vehicle and never used…
Get Outside – My Favorite Image
Get outside when you can. We all need to get outside and get some fresh air and sunshine, especially in the current times. As always, we need to practice being responsible while enjoying the outdoors. What can you do to get outside? Take a walk, go for a run. Explore your neighborhood. Or grab your…
My Favorite Image – Horseshoe Bend
Trying to pick a favorite image from a place is hard. If it’s made it to my website it means I love it. The process to narrow down images is hard, especially when I can see all the little differences in each photo. Others may think they are very similar but after staring at them…
My Favorite Landscape Image – Antelope Canyon
In 2018 we traveled a lot. I want to share some of my favorite images from the places we went to. Up first? Antelope Canyon. Two magical slot canyons in northern Arizona. Upper Antelope Canyon is known for “the” light beam. The canyon is narrower at the top, which creates the light beams. I did…
What makes me click the shutter?
The world is full of some fantastic sites, from natural to the human-made. So how do I pick what to take a picture of when I’m out and about? Well, it depends (I know… everyone’s favorite answer!). I can find beauty or intrigue in almost anything. While digital allows me to shoot as much as…