:: Arkansas Elk, Buffalo National River ::
This is a collection of my elk pictures from the Buffalo National River near Ponca, Arkansas. I have created a website focused on Arkansas Elk for photographers. It is a tool, not a bunch of junk. Visit http://arkansaswildlifephotography.com Prints or publication use may be purchased by photo number and writing me at comptonphotographer@gmail.com.
:: Wild Arkansas Animals ::
This is a collection of wildlife shots from Northwest Arkansas. I have a separate elk album because I am very focused on them and have a lot of content. This is focused on other wild animals in NW Arkansas. Anyone interested in any of these images as prints or for other uses can best describe them to me with their photo number. Inquiries may be emailed to comptonphotographer@gmail.com. I have an online store at http://michael-dougherty.artistwebsites.com/ for direct ordering prints or licensing digital images for publication.
:: Buffalo National River and Arkansas Landscapes ::
This is my catch-all gallery for landscape photos of different subjects in NW Arkansas, especially the Newton County area including Boxley Valley, Ponca, Jasper, and Compton Arkansas. To purchase prints or digital files for publication, visit my website.
:: Arkansas Wildflowers ::
Various Arkansas wildflowers taken in NW Arkansas, generally in the Buffalo National River park. Prints, or digital downloads for publication use may be purchased at my online store.
:: Digital Photography Class ::
These are images from my recent digital photography classes with brief notes. This series of images might be of interest to others looking at improving their photography, perhaps in particular the composition of scenes they encounter.
:: National Parks -- Not Arkansas ::
This is a collection of miscellaneous national park photos in the US.
:: Black and White Images ::
This is a general gallery of my miscellaneous black and white images. Any of these could be purchased at my website.
:: Compton, AR Ice Storm 11/30/06 ::
Different pictures of the big ice storm of 11/30/06 taken across three days. Images are available in 12MP RAW format for single use. Inquire as to rates.
:: Compton Photographer's Business Cards ::
Welcome to my Photo Blog on Compton, Arkansas. These are examples of my business cards. I decided to use them as a miniature portfolio. I have 40 different ones I have created in Photoshop. Persons interested in similar business cards can contact me at comptonphotographer@gmail.com. I print them 4 up on a 4x6 photo print and they are very inexpensive in relation to their quality -- about $.02 apiece. Copyright Michael Dougherty. All rights reserved.
:: Other Flowers ::
This is a collection of odd flowers other than orchids and roses. Some interesting photos, they res up to an excellent 8x10. Most are available at 5mp. Interested parties should contact me by email.
:: Roses ::
This is another old collection of roses I took. These were sold as prints and note cards. The source files are all 5mp.
:: Native American Subjects ::
A collection of my native american images taken at different times and locations.
:: January Walk in the Rain ::
These photos are from a walk out back in the Ponca Wilderness after a series of rain storms. The pictures are of flash flood runoffs and things that interested me along the way. I like taking pictures in rainy weather, they are saturated and very painterly. All of these were taken on January 14, 2007 during a two hour walk.
:: Orchids ::
This is an old collection of my orchid pictures taken at different botanical gardens. It is pretty extensive, and the pictures are mostly 5mp, taken with an older camera. I took these in natural light. I much prefer the color rendition and the animation of the flower with subtle shadows. I have large files for these images. Persons interested in them should contact me at comptonphotographer@gmail.com. Orchid fans will find proper names of the orchids imbedded in the file names. Enjoy the ripping color. Many of these are quite rare. The pictures are the result of hundreds of hours, looking for just the right orchid and light. No other subject has such varied color.
:: Rocks and Ice ::
Shots from along the roadside after a big runoff during very cold weather. Compositions of rocks, ice, and flowing water. I didn't expect to find these shots, but I attempt to be open to the images that each day offers. This belief that there are always great photos out there, is a meditation that has served me well.
:: Buffalo River Area Waterfalls ::
A collection of waterfall pictures near our home. This includes seasonal runoffs and tiny waterfalls that occur in the woods after big rains.
:: Intimations of Nature ::
Mundane subjects now and then speak to us in unexpected ways. Now and then I take a picture that is apparently ordinary at its taking, but later it elicits deep compelling feelings. This is when we get it right. This is where nature photography becomes art, and perhaps scripture. These images represent this rough category, when I feel I am an artist, and not just a picture taker. This is my art gallery.
:: Water lily ::
Water lilies are in bloom and drawing photographers to the Missouri Botanical Garden, just a short walk from our new home in St. Louis.