Sunflowers at McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area – 2015
McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville, Maryland is my favorite place to photograph sunflowers every summer. Montgomery County plants several fields of sunflowers - and for a brief time in either July or August - the fields are in full bloom - with...
New Photo: Wisteria and Azaleas
I’ve recently added a new photo – Wisteria and Azaleas – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. When I think about springtime in the south, I picture landscapes filled with wisteria, azaleas, spanish moss and dogwoods in my mind. So you can imagine how...
Wonderful Peonies
In China, peonies are often referred to as the "King of Flowers" and when I see them in gardens in the spring I can certainly understand why. The lush blossoms, the fragrant scents, the beautiful green leaves make peonies the center of attention when they are...
Colors of Peru – 2015 Smithsonian Folklife Festival – Part 1
One of the highlights of living in the DC area is all the wonderful events that take place in our nation's capitol - including the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Held annually around the Fourth of July, the Folklife Festival is an international exhibition of...
New Photo: Siberian Iris
I’ve recently added a new photo – Siberian Iris – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Siberian Irises are one of my favorite flowers to photograph at the local gardens in the spring. In the DC area, they usually bloom in May for a couple of weeks. For...
Beautiful Water Lilies – My New Video
A sure sign of summer in the DC area is the water lilies start blooming at the local gardens. We’re lucky in the DC area - there are several botanical gardens and parks that feature water lily displays all summer long. They usually start blooming in mid-June and last...
Dahlias in the Studio
One of my favorite types of flowers to photograph in my studio is dahlias. Under the controlled lights I'm able to light the flowers exactly like I want them be lit. I can also choose which blossoms I'm going to photograph, and from what angle - as opposed to having...
New Photo: Lavender Parrot Tulips
I’ve recently added a new photo – Lavender Parrot Tulips – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. As I’ve been photographing tulips in recent years, I’ve really fallen in love with the Parrot Tulips. I recently bought a bunch of Lavender Parrot Tulips at my local...
Some Wonderful Hibiscus Blossoms
I love seeing hibiscuses and their native relatives rosemallows blooming at the local gardens. Here in the DC area, there are several native mallows that bloom all summer long. Some hibiscuses can survive the winters here, but many are tropical plants that need to be...
Everything’s Coming Up Roses Sale Ends Today
My Everything’s Coming Up Roses sale ends at midnight tonight. Order now to save 30% on a selection of my favorite photographs of roses. Don’t miss your last chance to add one or more rose photographs to your collection at these special prices.
New Photo: Petals of a Star Campanella Rose
I’ve recently added a new photo – Petals of a Star Campanella Rose – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. What can I say - other than WOW!!!!! When I saw the Star Campanella Roses at my local floral wholesaler I knew I had to get them and photograph them....
Choosing the Perfect Camera
When I’m out photographing at local gardens, people often stop to see what I”m doing and start a conversation. At least a few times a week, people mention they’re looking for a new camera and ask me what I’d recommend. As much as I’d love to have a simple answer to...