Shooting Penguins

A Short Story About 2 BC (Before Covid) we spent a couple of weeks sailing in the South Atlantic around the Antarctic (Souther Ocean). One of the first things that caught our attention were the penguins in the water around the ship. They weren’t easy to spot at first but after awhile we caught onContinue reading “Shooting Penguins”

How To Save When Booking A Cruise

Getting the best deal on booking a cruise is a process very much like getting the best airfare. Like all businesses, cruise lines want to get the most for every cabin and, like the airlines at the moment of departure, anything unsold has no future value. Economists call these items non-fungible, meaning they cannot beContinue reading “How To Save When Booking A Cruise”

Exploring Volcanos

They are found everywhere on our planet and many can be extremely dangerous. Active, dormant or extinct they seem to draw people into visiting. Perhaps it is the ability to witness unfathomable power or its aftermath up close that draws people. Beyond that there are literally millions of people living under the threat of beingContinue reading “Exploring Volcanos”

Three Virginia Historic Destinations

Along the Southern Chesapeake Bay in Virginia are three of the most important sights in the history of the settlement and founding of the United States Of America. They include the sight of the first English settlement in the country, the town that was the first legislative government and the battlefield where America won itsContinue reading “Three Virginia Historic Destinations”

Photography And Camera Controls

Exercising More Technical Control To Improve Your Photographs When we approach a scene of interest to take a picture we look for what composition can be included in the frame and maybe what the lighting is doing to the scene. In most instances the camera is automatic and handles all the technical details for you.Continue reading “Photography And Camera Controls”

Composition In Photography

Composition Rules For Improving Your Photography I’ve spent most of my life in photography and long ago I learned a few things about composition. What turns an okay picture into something really good. When to follow the rules and when to break them but most of all how important it is to be aware ofContinue reading “Composition In Photography”