Photography

The Panathenaic Stadium: A historic marvel in Athens — “It has been said that the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is something that an athlete will remember for the rest of their life. It is true. That moment when you walk into the Olympic Stadium as part of the Australian Olympic Team, is a moment that I will…

Sage Advice from a Total Goofball — My pal Irene has been texting me snapshots from her travels in Spain. Scenic landscapes. Delicious-looking food. And lots of photos of smiling fellow vacationers. I’ve enjoyed them all. But one photo became my absolute favorite the moment it popped up on my iPhone. It’s a photo of a woman…

My 30th poem in this lifetime (not counting song lyrics) — I wanted to be brief I was too out of breath When I came to believe I know it’s not the same Why everyone has left Who cannot play the game I will not feel bereft Where I am seeking fame What I choose to retain I know will let me grieve…

You have nothing to worry about. But you already knew that. — Like you, I’ve seen a lot of worry amongst the photography community, concerning the growth of AI. But those worries are unwarranted. And it makes me sad to see that photographers think their craft can be replaced so easily. In fact, if you’re willing to give up your long-life passion…

Creating images forces me into the present. — The feeling of pressing a shutter button and freezing a moment of time is literally breath-taking. In the time it takes me to focus the lens (automatic or manual), compose and click, my breath is held. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s me subconsciously moving as little as possible so…

Analog imaging never went away. And soon, it may be more important than ever. — For the past six to nine months the future has come at us fast. Destiny is never known and is always debated with competing crystal balls. It leaves us with a mix of anxiety and anticipation. The engine driving this train forward is AI technology and its effect on photography…

In Response to DEP Prompt 21/52 — “It’s funny how, when things seem the darkest, moments of beauty present themselves in the most unexpected places” ― Karen Marie Moning, Dreamfever We had a brief encounter But thank you that we met. You introduced me to myself You held that mirror I refused to see Forced that conversation I refused…

June Six Word Photo Story Challenge “Power of One” — The Fallen Tree Creates Unique Environment I captured this tree while out walking early one morning along by the Thames, Greater London. I noticed about ten men jogging in twos and threes and one lone man who changed his mind and turned around to walk back towards me just after the jogging men rounded the corner…

Make the most of your rides from an artistic perspective — When the pandemic struck, we no longer could aimlessly wander the streets in search of scenes. But we could, of course, drive — to the grocery store and back — which is how I got many of my pictures during that time. I’m talking about drive-by shootings — don’t worry…