Hiking At Amicalola Falls

One trail worth a drive can be found at the tip of the North Georgia Mountains, in Amicalola Falls State Park. Just 15 miles north of Dawsonville, Georgia and a little over an hours drive from Atlanta.

B&W Gallery 3, Western Landscapes

Black and white photo gallery of western American landscapes featuring Yellowstone, Utah National Parks, Grand Canyon.

Black and white gallery of western U.S. landscapes.
Black and white gallery of western U.S. landscapes.
Black and white gallery of western U.S. landscapes.
Black and white gallery of western U.S. landscapes.

Landscapes • B&W Gallery #2

Decades ago the photographer (amateur and professional) invested much more in the taking of the photograph considering that the process cost a not insignificant amount. Today it costs nothing.

Decades ago the photographer (amateur and professional) invested much more in the taking of the photograph considering that the process cost a not insignificant amount. Film, processing and printing all had costs.
The digital age has changed us. Photographs are now electrons on a chip and can be erased and visualized at will. There is literally no investment in taking a hundred images. Just erase the ones you don’t like. Digital photographs can be easily manipulated digital filters, making colors more vibrant, blurring backgrounds and cutting and pasting content.
The digital age has changed us. Photographs are now electrons on a chip and can be erased and visualized at will. There is literally no investment in money and probably little in time either.

Hong Kong’s Nan Lian Gardens – A Photo Essay

An oasis amidst skyscrapers in the middle of Hong Kong the Nan Lian Gardens features winding paths, waterfalls and koi ponds for an escape from the frantic streets in Hong Kong.

An oasis amidst skyscrapers in the middle of Hong Kong the Nan Lian Gardens features winding paths, waterfalls and koi ponds for an escape from the frantic streets in Hong Kong.
An oasis amidst skyscrapers in the middle of Hong Kong the Nan Lian Gardens features winding paths, waterfalls and koi ponds for an escape from the frantic streets in Hong Kong.
An oasis amidst skyscrapers in the middle of Hong Kong the Nan Lian Gardens features winding paths, waterfalls and koi ponds for an escape from the frantic streets in Hong Kong.
An oasis amidst skyscrapers in the middle of Hong Kong the Nan Lian Gardens features winding paths, waterfalls and koi ponds for an escape from the frantic streets in Hong Kong.
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Balanced Stones In Iceland

Referred to as cairns they are a common way of marking trails employed by the Inuit peoples of the Arctic region of North America and Norway and was also employed by the Vikings in their explorations. Iceland was a Viking colony and the practice of stacking stones probably has a long history there.

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In Celebration of B&W

The digital age has changed us. Photographs are now electrons on a chip and can be erased and visualized at will. Digital photographs can be easily manipulated like making colors more vibrant and cutting and pasting. But we have begun to forget the value and impact of black and white photographs…

The digital age has changed us. Photographs are now electrons on a chip and can be erased and visualized at will. Digital photographs can be easily manipulated like making colors more vibrant and cutting and pasting.
back in the days of darkrooms photographers worked over enlargers crafting their images.
The digital age has changed us. Photographs are now electrons on a chip and can be erased and visualized at will. Digital photographs can be easily manipulated like making colors more vibrant and cutting and pasting.
B&W has a power all its own. It forces the viewer to focus on the image and tones without being distracted by vibrant colors.