You would be surprised that overwhelmingly, strangers like to have their picture made. 9 times out of 10, they don't even ask what you are going to do with their picture.
Read MorePictures of Pictures
As weird as it may sound, sometimes pictures of people taking pictures is interesting
Read MoreLife and Missing Those Lost in Service
I love it when I capture people who are not expecting a picture along with people who see me snapping away. It is almost like you are invisible to some and others have a special gift of seeing you.
Read MoreChildren and Capturing the Expression of Choice
Capturing an expression is so important when you take a picture. A blank stare at the camera is usually not very interesting.
Read MoreThe Start of a New Bridge
This is a deserted construction site after all the workers have gone home for the day. They are building a massive bridge in this picture over a raised railroad track and a river.
Read MoreCampers are Cool!
I love old campers, they have so much more style, more lines and more color when compared to new campers.
Read MoreDinner Time
I love this picture, but I did not take it. My wife took this shot with a Fuji X100s. Great, great shot!
Read MoreLook at the Faces
When I go back and look through my pictures, I like to study faces. I am always curious to know who the person is behind the eyes. I wonder what makes "this" person tick. In most cases, I will never know.
Read MoreThe Mask Over the Man
I grabbed one shot in black and white and took a second that I decided to keep in color. You can see that under his mask, his face is painted camouflage.
Read More"Photoshopped" a Bad Word?
Is "photoshopped" a bad word? You tell me...
Read MoreLiving on the Street is Lonely
So, do you give money to the homeless or do you not?
Read MoreWhat is Happening
Is he mad or what? Hmm, I will let you decide. Pictures only tell a portion of the story sometimes. Other photos tell the entire story. What are you seeing?
Read MoreStrange Days to Come
I will admit, this is a bit out of the ordinary, but it is art at its best!
Read MoreOutside Looking In
Temps down to 1-degree means that more and more homeless head to the local library for shelter during the day.
Read MoreKids Make Great Pictures
Black and white photos of children playing are awesome. I shot this picture with a Fuji X-Pro1 about an hour before the sun went down.
Read MoreMore Tourist with Flamboyant iPads (Just Kidding)
You have to love the iPad tourist. They love taking pictures, which is A-Okay in my book. What do you think?
Read More1982 Worlds Fair
How many of you remember the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee? I was just a kid, but I went. I got a really cool shirt with a flaming red thing in the middle and black sleeves.
Read MoreLife in the Woods
I often go places that at first, I feel uncomfortable. I find that this makes life much more interesting.
Read MoreTake Pictures with Anything...
I have heard so many people say, "I don't have a professional camera, I could never take that shot." I also hear professional photographers talk down not so professional photographers who somehow get excellent shots.
Just for grins and giggles, I shot this with a "Droid Razor Maxx HD" Cell Phone inside a U.S. Marine Barrack on Paris Island in South Carolina. While the picture is not crystal clear and I was unable to control my aperture, ISO and shutter speed, I made do with what I had. The picture is about the angle, your creativity and what is happening within the shot.
The reason for this post is to simply encourage others to shoot with what you have and share it with friends. Photography is a great escape.
One of my favorites stated, "“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” -Ansel Adams
1969 GTO Burnout
This is a 1969 GTO with a 455 big block. This was one of the original "Muscle Cars." For those who are familiar with the GTO, you will recall that in 1968, they came out with the first rubber bumper of its kind.
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