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Summer Flowers and Fascinating People
Do you ever look at photos long after the fact and think about how beautiful and calm life looks (looked) in those photos? Of course they always seem to look calmer than life currently looks present day. Even if I took the image yesterday. This is what I often think about when I look at…
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The South’s Rarest Wildflower the Cahaba Lily
The Cahaba Lily is a rare and stunning native wildflower found in Southeastern rivers. Discover its beauty, habitat, and how I captured these once-a-year blooms through photography in our Southern garden.
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Flower Photography and Why I Don’t Stick to One Genre
This post talks about how shooting macro flower blooms inspired a reflection on photography genres, like people, street photography, and the freedom to explore different creative styles in an ever changing art form.
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How to Use Focus Stacking for Macro Photography
Last year, I finally gave in and tried out the focus shift (or focus stacking, whichever term you prefer) on my Nikon Z8 to see if it made much of a difference. Turns out, it does—but it also adds a lot more work to the final image. At the time, I only created a couple…
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Our Spring Flowers Blooming Out
The arrival of spring brings vibrant blooms cultivated over many years, from daffodils to late October’s Confederate roses. The author has expanded their garden with diverse iris varieties and plans to launch a website focused on iris bulbs and other flowers, while maintaining separate sites for cycling and travel photography.
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Why Rushing Hurts Your Photography Skills
As a photographer, rushing rarely leads to creating meaningful images. If there’s one life principle I vehemently oppose, it’s hurry. Hurry and photography are seldom compatible. Perhaps, had I titled this post more positively, I would have chosen something like “Always Take Time to Smell the Roses.” I could delve into the theological aspects of…
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Photo Walk Down Auburn’s College Street
This post describes a brief photo walk on College Street in Auburn, focused on capturing the vibrant azaleas. Despite limited time, they recorded a video showcasing their experiences and reflections. The most successful capture was a unique motion blur shot of an Auburn shuttle bus.
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Capturing Last Faded Fall Colors
The frost has eliminated most fall colors in the yard, though some hardy marigolds remain vibrant. Living in colder climates is challenging, with temperatures dropping to 55°. Recent weather was unpredictable, including a tornado followed by freezing conditions. The author appreciates the muted pastel tones of the remaining colors.
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Confederate Rose Marks the End of Summer
This is the first year we have actually had a Confederate Rose (bush, plant, tree) in the garden and we waited all summer for it to bloom. But apparently they are the last hold outs of the summer and once they finally started blooming it was clear, the summer is on its way out. No…
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That On Again Romance with Photography
The post reflects on the author’s long and evolving relationship with photography, highlighting the universal urge to capture the ever-changing world. Inspired by Susan Sontag’s insights, the writer expresses a renewed commitment to photography, emphasizing a desire to document beauty with purpose while acknowledging the challenges faced in this creative journey.
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I’m content creator and photographer in Opelika, AL. If you need help with a website or blog I can help.
