01-DEC-2018
Sunlight on The Waters
A break in the clouds and rain caused the sunlight to reflect on the water of Fern Ridge Lake. I love the way the light shimmers and adds interest. The light was so bright I had to underexpose a good bit to avoid burning out the water completely. The distant clouds reminded me that they would soon close in and the shimmering lake was become ordinary again.
03-DEC-2018
Mohawk Valley Barn in Snow
I shot this photo of a barn out in the Mohawk Valley during the winter a few years ago. (Oh wow! I just realized it was ten years ago!) I had it put in a real barn wood frame for a show at their grange hall where it was displayed. I always thought the frame was a perfect match. What you have here is a photograph of a photograph. :)
04-DEC-2018
A Couple Really Cute Chicks!
I was limited to getting my walk in around the place. I had to take a close look to find interesting subjects, but I did find these really cute chicks! I think they are! Don't you agree?
05-NOV-2018
Now Blown Away!
I love the detail in this Dandelion seed head. I think most of us think of dandelions as weeds, but in some places they are is considered to be beautiful flowers with health benefits!
07-DEC-2018
Directional Lighting
This old pump head looked great to me in nice afternoon directional lighting. The arrow shows me the way home. :)
09-DEC-2018
Angie's Old Chair
Another afternoon shot, with sidelight on Angie's ornate old chair. I wanted to highlight the design so shot the picture from the back. Hey, when your wanderings are around home, you have to look for subject matter! :)
10-DEC-2018
Peacock by the Door
Carol has some nice peacock themes around the house, including this one on the porch, by the front door.
12-DEC-2018
Yes, they are artificial, but what about the light? :)
I just couldn't resist a photo of this attractive table setting even though the flowers are not the real thing! I think they look fairly realistic, and the light does make them look nice.
15-DEC-2018
Color on the Lake
Thank heavens we got a break from the high wind we got yesterday. But today was still a dark cloudy day. I had to get a new medication from the drug store so I went around Fern Ridge Lake on the way home. I was blessed with some color reflected on the lake by a break in the clouds. The lens used is not considered to be the sharpest lens on the block and that can be discerned in the result, but I still love the results I got. I don't consider always being tack sharp to be essential.
18-DEC-2018
The Woods Next Door
I enjoy the woods next door,
I will look and look some more.
I never tire of the changing look of the wood,
It's a timeless change I wouldn't stop if I could.
From spring to summer, then fall and winter arrive,
But still the scene is one from which joy can derive.
At times, animals visit the woods, cattle, horses and deer,
Though some deer didn't survive hunting season, I fear.
Still, when I need a lift or an inspiration to grow,
All I have to do is look to the woods, this I do know.
When the winds blow as they did at times through the day,
The trees come alive as they both bend and sway.
Finally, as picture subjects they never will fail,
And I want to thank you for listening to my tale.
Vern Rogers (fotabug)
19-DEC-2018
Egret Beach Party
Whenever I go to the drug store to pick up meds, I drive a little farther to the north side of Fern Ridge Lake, just to see what I can see. I was fortunate to see this egret beach party! :) It had to be because when I first got there I saw only one egret, soon another joined it, then a little later another one came along. Then they were joined by a youngster, perhaps a heron, just wanting to see what the occasion was. It seemed to be a boring party, I didn't see much going on. So I spent my time trying to get pictures when they all had their heads up. That was a challenge!
21-DEC-2018
Light Makes the Difference!
We would be lost without the light, both figuratively and physically! It is so essential to our existence, and also to our enjoyment of the beautiful things around us. Light is a wonderful thing that we should appreciate and wonder at. That light has the capability of reflecting any pigmentation in a subject so that it transmits the color to us. Light reveals all, the beauty of especially the natural creation found throughout the earth, and also it reveals the works of humans. Those who want to hide what they do, do so in darkness. So light is revealing and pure. It brings out the best in what we see, as I hope it does in this photograph. Photography is 'writing with light'!