Today, I ventured out searching for lines and patterns of nature. I spotted some yellow lillies and decided to use them as mu subject. Setting the camera to double exposure mode, I took one shot with the flowers in focus and a second shot slightly out of focus. I also blurred out the background in post-processing.

I really like the softness in the background and the angle of the image. Now, I need to decide if the image would look better with a white, or black mat (for a future competition). Your feedback is appreciated!

Barn off of Route 283

Have you ever drove down the same road day after day, and found a photo opportunity and promised yourself that one day you would stop to take a few photos of it? I'm certain that this has happened to all of you at some point or another! During my outing last week, the opportunity took place! This red barn may be found near the Landisville exit on Route 283 in Lancaster County.

I like the morning light, and how the yellow wild flowers add contrast with the red barn. The fence also adds interest to the composition!

Have a great week!

Strasburg Railroad

Welcome to another segment of "My Photo Journal". Yesterday, I traveled the backroads to capture a few barn scenics. After shooting some landscapes in the Mount Joy area, I decided to drive to strasburg and photograph barns and the Strasburg Railroad at a local rural spot. I have photographed at this place before during a photo workshop with Ed Heaton.

While waiting (and waiting, and waiting some more) for the train to come, I shot a few more barn scenics. The train finally arrived, bellowing with much black smoke from the steam engine. This shot was well worth the wait!

Homestead @ Gettysburg Battlefield

Here is another image from my Gettysburg photo tour. The morning light touched the landscape just right and the mountains in the distance are breath-taking! Gettysburg is definitely a place to put on your "must photograph" list!

Have a great week!

Gettysburg

This weekend my friends Beth, Cheryl, and I spent the weekend photographing Gettysburg. The light was absolutely perfect for creating images. We began our tour early in the morning, stopping at various sites at the battlefield. There are plenty of scenic areas for photo opportunities! Attached is a postcard I created with a few of my images. I will post some on my website in the coming days.

Mary, Mother of the Church at Easter

On Good Friday, several parish members and myself helped decorate the church for Easter Mass. From wrapping foil around several potted plants, to arranging the flowers on and around the alter, we worked as a team and admired our efforts afterwards.

Easter is a time for sorrow, and gladness. Sorrow for the pain Jesus suffered, and joy for his resurrection three days later. We might have celebrated Easter one week ago today, but the season of Easter has only began. Let us remember our family and friends who are suffering in their own pain and need our prayers.

Tree Bark Pattern

This morning I had the opportunity to visit the Conowingo Dam for the first time. The trip was sponsored by Ritz Camera and Tamron. There was a great turn out for this event, and a lot of photo opportunities too! Although we were there to photograph eagles and other bird species, due to a little fog and cool temperatures, only a few eagles were out and about.

I spent most of my time capturing patterns and lines of nature. Attached, is one of my favorite shots from the shoot! The tree bark made an interesting pattern.