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Jameson & Son - Fujifilm X-T5, 1/125 @ f/8.0, ISO 125, 27mm. This old Jameson distillery near Cork, Ireland now operates as a museum. The photograph conveys a strong sense of nostalgia. I love the texture in the building facade, the symmetry of the image and the red and blue colors. The vintage truck is a perfect complement and well positioned. I brightened the center, added vibrance and structure, and did some strategic cropping.

Halong Bay - Fujifilm XT-5, 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 125, 18mm. We had to travel a long way to get here, but a visit to Vietnam’s Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is worth the trip.

Daybreak at Halong Bay - Fujifilm X-T5, 1/125 @ f/9.0, ISO 160, 18mm. We were fortunate that the the weather cooperated long enough to take an early morning cruise into Halong Bay. There was just enough sunlight breaking through the heavy mist to give the islands a shrouded mysterious look. I used a warm polarizing filter here. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must for your travel bucket list.

The Sun Lady - Fujifilm XT-5 - 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 125, 35mm. Photographed in Taormina, Sicily. I like the composition here, the young woman making her way through the frame with her backpack and phone, and a pigeon for company, juxtaposed with some old world architecture in the background. Interesting people everywhere! What a great place for some street photography. See the poem of the same title in the Poetry Section.

Surf’s Up at Nazare - Fujifilm XT-5, 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 125, 56mm. A high vantage point overlooking the beach at Nazare, Portugal provides a breathtaking perspective for some of the highest waves in the world. I did not see anyone surfing, though. It is February after all. Look for the two people along the left border for scale. This image earned a Blue Ribbon at the Western Idaho State Fair 2023.

Idaho Falls - Fujifilm XT-5, 1/250 @ F /11, ISO 125, 56mm. An elaborate system of waterfalls mark the Snake River’s passage through the city of Idaho Falls, Idaho. A Mormon Temple can be seen in the right background and reflected in the river. Used some warm tones in post on this early evening image. The photograph earned a 1st Place Blue Ribbon in the Western Idaho State Fair.

Eilean Donan Castle - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/125 @ f/8.0, ISO 400, 24mm. I took this shot on a recent tour of Scotland. I had to hold my umbrella with my left hand and the camera with my right. The rain and the mist create a wonderful atmosphere for the pic of this historic castle but it’s the two people on the walk that make the photograph. This image also took first place at the Western Idaho State Fair in the Pictorial category.

Christina - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/125 @ f/11, ISO 160, 135mm. I photographed this fishing boat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The setting sun illuminated the wheelhouse so I decided to soften the light with some pastel colors. The raft in the foreground was a bonus.

The Red City - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/11, ISO 160, 53mm. I photographed this casbah entrance and courtyard in Marrakesh from a second story balcony. I like several of the elements in this image: the edges between light and shadow, a man and a cat walking through the entrance, the men in shadows on the far left, the bird nesting in the minaret in the center background. Combined with the architecture, they present an effective feel for the local culture. Also, you can easily understand why Marrakesh is called the Red City.

Sainte-Chapelle - Nikon D750, 1/40 @ f/8.0, ISO 6400, 24mm. Notre-Dame gets all the attention, but this cathedral, which is close by, deserves a visit just to view the elaborate stained glass windows.

Basilica di San Vitale - Nikon D7100, 1/60 @ f/3.5, ISO 1600, 24 mm. This 6th century church in Ravenna, Italy is one of the most beautiful that I have encountered on my travels. Thousands of mosaic tiles adorn the interior of the dome in a spectacu… — Basilica di San Vitale - Nikon D7100, 1/60 @ f/3.5, ISO 1600, 24 mm. This 6th century church in Ravenna, Italy is one of the most beautiful that I have encountered on my travels. Thousands of mosaic tiles adorn the interior of the dome in a spectacular display of color and religious iconography. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site!

Comet Watch - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/250 @ f / 5.6, ISO 800, 90mm. We drove about 30 miles out into the desert south of Boise to avoid the light pollution and get a good view of the comet NEOWISE. We saw it, and I photographed it along with the Milky Way.… — Comet Watch - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/250 @ f / 5.6, ISO 800, 90mm. We drove about 30 miles out into the desert south of Boise to avoid the light pollution and get a good view of the comet NEOWISE. We saw it, and I photographed it along with the Milky Way. However, this was my favorite shot of the night; my sons in silhouette against the backdrop of a beautiful desert sunset. See the poem, The Comet, in the Poetry Section.

Alone in the Desert 2 - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/8.0, ISO 80, 35mm. This is my favorite photograph from the desert shoot. The Morocco sky is the bluest I’ve ever seen but unfortunately, from a photographer’s point of view, very few clouds! I added t… — Alone in the Desert 2 - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/8.0, ISO 80, 35mm. This is my favorite photograph from the desert shoot. The Morocco sky is the bluest I’ve ever seen but unfortunately, from a photographer’s point of view, very few clouds! I added these to a beautiful but empty sky. Of course, the lone figure, the footprints and the shadows provide the impact. There is a poem called Alone in the Desert in the Poetry Section.

Street Vendors of Essaouira - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/250 @ f/8.0, ISO 160, 56mm, texture added with Topaz Glow 2. We were only here for one day but we had the opportunity to wander the market streets down by the harbor. An endless variety of items were fo… — Street Vendors of Essaouira - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/250 @ f/8.0, ISO 160, 56mm, texture added with Topaz Glow 2. We were only here for one day but we had the opportunity to wander the market streets down by the harbor. An endless variety of items were for sale and we did purchase a few things, but it was the stroll along these narrow, historic and cultural streets that I found inspirational.

Mosque of Hassan II - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/10, ISO 160, 35mm. This mosque, one of the largest in the world, is located in Casablanca. What you don’t see here in this shot of the courtyard area, is the towering minaret. I chose to post this image… — Mosque of Hassan II - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/10, ISO 160, 35mm. This mosque, one of the largest in the world, is located in Casablanca. What you don’t see here in this shot of the courtyard area, is the towering minaret. I chose to post this image because I like the contrast between light and shadow and the presence of the lone figure. This is a huge complex and it’s impossible to capture the beauty and the scope of the architecture in a single photograph. I could have spent the entire day and night here taking pictures but unfortunately, our visit was much too brief.

Alone in the Desert - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/8.0, ISO 80. 35mm. Sahara Desert in southeastern Morocco. No, we are not really alone. This gentleman was one of our guides who wandered off to check his phone. See my poem of the same title in the Poet… — Alone in the Desert - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/500 @ f/8.0, ISO 80. 35mm. Sahara Desert in southeastern Morocco. No, we are not really alone. This gentleman was one of our guides who wandered off to check his phone. See my poem of the same title in the Poetry Section.

A Stillness at Glacier Bay - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/125 @ f/8.0, ISO 160, 56mm. This is an early morning shot of the still waters of upper Glacier Bay in Alaska. The glacier that you see in the distance is the Margerie Glacier.

The Setting Sun - Fujifilm X100T 1/60 @ f5.6, ISO 250, 23mm. I shot this photograph along the Vistula River in Krakow, Poland. Aside from the color and reflections in the river, I enjoy the silhouettes of the people I captured in the scene and the s… — The Setting Sun - Fujifilm X100T 1/60 @ f5.6, ISO 250, 23mm. I shot this photograph along the Vistula River in Krakow, Poland. Aside from the color and reflections in the river, I enjoy the silhouettes of the people I captured in the scene and the small single cross on the far side. See my poem of the same title in the Poetry Section.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat - Fujifilm XT-3 Three shot bracket, 1/30 @ f/9.0, ISO 160, 56mm, Tripod mounted. A must for any travel photographer’s bucket list. We arrived in the dark only to find several hundred other enthusiasts looking for a good vantage… — Sunrise at Angkor Wat - Fujifilm XT-3 Three shot bracket, 1/30 @ f/9.0, ISO 160, 56mm, Tripod mounted. A must for any travel photographer’s bucket list. We arrived in the dark only to find several hundred other enthusiasts looking for a good vantage point, but as the sky began to brighten, the majesty of the temples silhouetted against the dramatic colors did not disappoint and we were all inspired by the awesome view!

Central Park - Fujifilm X100T, 1/500 @ f/11, ISO 200, 23mm. I took this shot on a cold afternoon in early March. The color version was nice enough, but I was thinking in terms of an Alfred Stieglitz style monotone from the early 20th century when I … — Central Park - Fujifilm X100T, 1/500 @ f/11, ISO 200, 23mm. I took this shot on a cold afternoon in early March. The color version was nice enough, but I was thinking in terms of an Alfred Stieglitz style monotone from the early 20th century when I converted this to an antique toned image in Silver Efex Pro.

Cemetery Hill - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/250 @ f/13, ISO 200, 16mm. I wanted this image from the Gettysburg battlefield to look like a Matthew Brady or Alexander Gardner photograph. Both men photographed the battlefield before all the dead were buried. This portion of Cemetery Hill was a key position in the Union line.

Wild Horses - Fujifilm XT-5, 1/2000 @ f/11, ISO3200, 211mm. I took this shot with a 100-400mm mounted on a tripod. I did not want to compromise depth of field or movement so I went with a higher ISO. Thank you, Topaz DeNoise AI. This is not a landscape and I don’t have a nature category on this site so I stuck this image in the Travel Section. You have to come to southwest Idaho to see these wild horses. It was a cold April morning but a really fun shoot.

Lights Before the Cross - Fujifilm XT-5. 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 200, 56mm. Follow the lights to the cross; an image filled with symbolism, light and shadow! I took this photograph at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. I added the sky and turned on the lights in Photoshop.

Loch Shiel - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/125 @ f/11, ISO 200, 35mm. The memorial in the foreground is a tribute to those Highlanders who died fighting for the Jacobite cause in the 1740’s. You have a beautiful lake framed by mountains on both sides under that dramatic Scottish sky! Turn and look in the other direction and you can see the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. A beautiful spot, to say the least!

To Contemplate the Sea - Fujifilm XT-5, 1/125 @ f/5.6, ISO 400, 80mm. Clouds lit by a setting sun hang over the rolling surf along the Cape Hatteras beach as a young man contemplates the beauty of the moment. I just had to write about it! See my poem of the same title in the Poetry Section.

Swaminarayan Akshardham - Fujifilm X-T5, 1/125 @ f/11, ISO 125, 27mm. You might think we were in India, given the subject matter here, but you would be mistaken. This Hindu Temple, which is still unfinished, is the largest in the United States. It recently opened in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Very impressive! I placed the subject directly in the center to align with the fountain and the temple. I used some dodging to bring out the highlights in the statue and architecture and added some structure and clarity.

The Apsara Dancer - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/125 @ f/4.0, ISO 1600, 53mm. We had the good fortune to attend a traditional dance performance during our visit to Cambodia. Slow, delicate movement, good lighting, a fast lens and a front row seat helped create … — The Apsara Dancer - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/125 @ f/4.0, ISO 1600, 53mm. We had the good fortune to attend a traditional dance performance during our visit to Cambodia. Slow, delicate movement, good lighting, a fast lens and a front row seat helped create some spectacular images. It was fabulous…and beautiful!

Margerie Glacier - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/125 @ f/9.0, ISO 160, 56mm. This is an early morning shot taken from the deck of a cruise ship in Glacier Bay, Alaska. Needless to say, it was a spectacular sight! The blue tones are real. What you don’t really ge… — Margerie Glacier - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/125 @ f/9.0, ISO 160, 56mm. This is an early morning shot taken from the deck of a cruise ship in Glacier Bay, Alaska. Needless to say, it was a spectacular sight! The blue tones are real. What you don’t really get from the image is a sense of scale. This block of ice is a mile wide. You can just barely make out seals on the ice floes in the foreground.

Mendenhall Glacier - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/500 @ f/11, ISO 160, 16mm. A short hike from the Visitor’s Center brings you to this location along Mendenhall Lake. You can see the glacier in the distance. What you don’t see in this image is Nugget Falls just… — Mendenhall Glacier - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/500 @ f/11, ISO 160, 16mm. A short hike from the Visitor’s Center brings you to this location along Mendenhall Lake. You can see the glacier in the distance. What you don’t see in this image is Nugget Falls just off to the right.

Venice Impression - Nikon D7100, 1/50 @ f/11, ISO 100, 58mm. Processed in Lightroom, Color Efex Pro and Topaz Impressions 2. There is no greater city to photograph! This one hangs in my home!

Mariposario - Fujifim X-T3, 1/125 @ f/5.6, ISO 800, 80mm. Shot this at a butterfly garden in Mindo, Ecuador. With hundreds of butterflies fluttering throughout this enclosed space, it was difficult to choose where to start shooting. It was magical!

Butterfly with Orchids - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/125 @ f/4.0, ISO 400, 80mm macro. Shot at Mariposario de Mindo; a butterfly garden in Mindo, Ecuador.

Jesus on the Bridge - Fujifilm X100T, 1/160 @ f/11, ISO400, 23mm. This photograph was taken on the Charles Bridge in Prague. See the poem of the same title in the Poetry Section.

City of Light - Nikon D750, 1/50 @ f/4.0, ISO5000, 60mm - Processed in Lightroom and Color Efex 2, Texture added with Topaz Texture Efex 2.

Twilight on the Baltic - Nikon D750, 1/400 @ f/13, ISO 125, 120mm - I hate to admit it, but this was taken from the deck of a cruise ship. Still, we try to capture the best light where we find it. This is one of my highest rated photographs.

Time's Arrow - Nikon D750, 1/60 @ f/13, ISO 100, 70mm - This photo was taken at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. Yes, those colors in the water are natural. Check out my poem of the same title in the Poetry Section!

London Light Trails - Fuji X100T, 8sec. @ f/9.0, ISO 200, 23mm - Something of a cliche, but still fun to shoot!

Santa Maria della Salute - Nikon D7100, 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 200, 85mm - An average photograph until I added a texture layer. This photo has been shown in a local gallery.

Light and Shadow at the Alhambra - Nikon D750, 1/30 @ f/4.0, ISO 6400, 62mm - Shot on a night visit to the Alhambra in Spain. I had to hand hold this one. I altered the toning in post and diffused the lighting. This image has been a very successful … — Light and Shadow at the Alhambra - Nikon D750, 1/30 @ f/4.0, ISO 6400, 62mm - Shot on a night visit to the Alhambra in Spain. I had to hand hold this one. I altered the toning in post and diffused the lighting. This image has been a very successful one for me. See my poem of the same title in the Poetry Section.

Gettysburg Dawn - Nikon D7100 - September sunrise from an observation tower on the first day's battlefield. Gettysburg National Military Park. This photograph appeared in a juried show. See the poem “Waking Up” in the Poetry Section.

Windmills of Mykonos - Nikon D7100, 1/160 @ f/14, ISO 200, 25mm - The circular polarizer made the shot. One of my most popular photographs!

Yorkminster - Nikon D7100

The Hermitage - Nikon D750, 1/60 @ f/6.3, ISO 1600 - I don't recall exactly how long I waited to get this shot without people, but it was awhile. Worth the wait, though! This place has to be on your bucket list.

Calle Benito Juarez - Nikon D7000, 1/200 @ f/11, ISO 100, 34mm - A small village in Oaxaca, Mexico soon after sunrise. The mist blanketed the dirt streets, further diffusing the soft light. I have shown this image in a local gallery to positive feed… — Calle Benito Juarez - Nikon D7000, 1/200 @ f/11, ISO 100, 34mm - A small village in Oaxaca, Mexico soon after sunrise. The mist blanketed the dirt streets, further diffusing the soft light. I have shown this image in a local gallery to positive feedback.

Paris in the Spring - May 2018 - Nikon D750, 1/80 @f/13, ISO200,34mm. I always wanted to go to Paris in the Spring; and we finally did. See the poem about our experience in the Poetry Section.

Dancing with Balloons - Hudson Valley Balloon Festival, Summer 2018 - Nikon D750, 1/125 @ f/7.1, ISO200, 70mm - See my poem of the same title in the Poetry section.

Old Town Square - Fujifilm X100T - 1/250 @ f/8, ISO200, 23mm. Shot in Warsaw, Poland.

Paddington Station - Fujifilm X100T, 1/90 @ f/8.0, ISO640, 23mm. A popular seller!.

Prague Chocolate - Fujifilm X100T, 1/60 @ f/8.0, ISO3200, 23mm. I took this photograph at dawn before the crowds of tourists arrived. Only a few pigeons and a couple of rats to keep me company. It was quiet and beautiful. I recently sold a copy at a… — Prague Chocolate - Fujifilm X100T, 1/60 @ f/8.0, ISO3200, 23mm. I took this photograph at dawn before the crowds of tourists arrived. Only a few pigeons and a couple of rats to keep me company. It was quiet and beautiful. I recently sold a copy at a local gallery. The diffused color of the image was generated in Topaz Impressions 2.

Dimming of the Day - Fujifilm X100T, 1/125 @ f/3.6, ISO400, 23mm. As photographers, we are always looking for that special light. I found it one early spring evening in a small Ohio farmhouse that belonged to one of my sons. This is the breeze-way j… — Dimming of the Day - Fujifilm X100T, 1/125 @ f/3.6, ISO400, 23mm. As photographers, we are always looking for that special light. I found it one early spring evening in a small Ohio farmhouse that belonged to one of my sons. This is the breeze-way just minutes before the sun set behind the hills. It’s a poignant shot for me because my son and his family have since moved out west. After visiting this home for six years we will never see it again. But I have this photograph and many others to keep the memories alive. On a bright note, the rocking chair did make the trip. Oh, and I borrowed the title from a Bonnie Raitt song.

The Photographers - Nikon D7100, 1/640 @ f/8.0, ISO250, 80mm. This was shot from the grounds of Olana overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Although we were there to shoot the sunset, I was intent on capturing my fellow photograph… — The Photographers - Nikon D7100, 1/640 @ f/8.0, ISO250, 80mm. This was shot from the grounds of Olana overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Although we were there to shoot the sunset, I was intent on capturing my fellow photographers at work and in silhouette.

Notre Dame - Nikon D750, 1/200 @ f/13, ISO100, 35mm. Shot this in the Spring of 18. Like so many citizens of the world, absolutely heartbroken by the damage done to this beautiful cathedral in the recent fire.

Marie-Elisabeth-Luders-Haus - Nikon D750, 1/160 @ f/10, ISO 125, 48mm. Spectacular modern architecture in the city of Berlin. This building sits along the river and is part of the government complex.

Sunset at Gettysburg - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/30 @ f/11, ISO 160, 16mm. A tripod mounted photograph shot shortly after sunset. The location is the famous Angle on Cemetery Ridge where the Confederate charge (Pickett’s Charge) was repulsed on the 3rd day o… — Sunset at Gettysburg - Fujifilm XT-3, 1/30 @ f/11, ISO 160, 16mm. A tripod mounted photograph shot shortly after sunset. The location is the famous Angle on Cemetery Ridge where the Confederate charge (Pickett’s Charge) was repulsed on the 3rd day of the battle.

Riverboat Discovery - Fujifilm X-T3, 1/250 @ f/11, ISO 200, 53mm. We took a riverboat tour near Fairbanks, Alaska that was something of a tourist cliche but it offered up this soft, charming photograph of the riverfront with late afternoon light.

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