Canaletto, Compactino and Tabledance Lilies
I've recently photographed three incredible varieties of asiatic lilies - canaletto, compactino and tabledance. I really don't have much to say about any of them -except enjoy the beauty of these incredible flowers Canaletto Lilies Compactino Lilies Tabledance Lilies...
A Few Spring Violets
Every spring I love seeing all the little violets blooming in the woods. There are so many different varieties of them that sometimes it's hard to tell them apart. Here are some of the photos of early spring violets I've taken in recent years - with a bit of info...
A Few More Bearded Irises
As I was looking through some of my photos, I realized I never posted the last few bearded iris photos from last year. So I figured I'd better get them posted - before I start photographing bearded irises this year - and have many more photos to share. Knock Em Dead...
Bleeding Hearts, Squirrel Corn and Dutchman’s Breeches
I am so looking forward to spring and for the wildflowers to start blooming. Three of my favorite early spring wildflowers - Bleeding Hearts, Squirrel Corn and Dutchman's Breeches - are all members of the Poppy Family. They bloom in the early spring before the leaves...
Are you thinking about joining me for my Introduction to Lightroom Workshop on March 22-23?
Are you thinking about joining me for my Introduction to Lightroom Workshop on March 22-23? The workshop is designed to teach you the basics of using Lightroom – importing your photos into Lightroom, organizing your photos, doing some basic editing – and then...
The Orchid Meadow
Each year Longwood Garden's Orchid Extravaganza is a sight to be seen. I usually head up to Longwood several times in February and March just to see the orchids. One of the highlights of this year's Orchid Extravaganza is the Orchid Meadow. The garden staff has...
Some Incurve Chrysanthemums – Both Regular and Irregular
The Incurve Chrysanthemums - both the regular and irregular - are some of the chrysanthemums that are the most fun to photography. The textures in the flowers can be amazing. The Regular Incurve Chrysanthemums are known for their ball-shaped blossoms. They usually...
Yes! I Do Edit my Photos
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is - do I edit (or more commonly – do I Photoshop) my photos? And often – it’s asked in a tone of voice that indicates that they think there’s something wrong or cheating about editing my photos before sharing them...
Indian Cucumbers, Mandarins, and Fairy Bells – Some Native Lilies
Every now and then when I'm photographing wildflowers, I'll see a delicate flower - and not know what they are. Once I check my collection of wildflower identification books - I can usually figure it out. I recently realized that three of my unknowns were all members...
Introduction to Lightroom Workshop – March 22 – 23, 2014
Curious about Lightroom? Have you heard it's a great program for editing your photos? Is it on your computer - and you have no clue how to use it? If so - my Introduction to Lightroom workshop may be just what you are looking for. On March 22-23, I'll be teaching a...
Wonderful White Lilies
I love seeing (and photographing) the Asiatic lilies at local botanical gardens. Their big bold blossoms always stand out in any scene. It seems like most of the asiatic lilies I photograph are a beautiful shade of pink. Every now and then, I find some white ones in...
A Few More Spider Mums
As promised - here are the rest of my Spider Mum photos from last year. Photographing the spider mums each fall is always so much fun. My challenge is finding some different ways to photograph the blossoms - to highlight the wonderful details in these magnificent...