Out and About

Vines on Trees

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020Michael Morgan1 Comment

Fall colors make climbing vines stand out as they grow upward.

Making a “back-lit” composition enhances colors.

A Neighbor’s Tree

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020Michael Morgan1 Comment

Our neighbor has these big trees in his yard. The contrast in colors is what attracted my eye recently, The color yellow is taking over the summer green.

Standing underneath the spreading limbs *made* for a nice image.

A Little Bit of Autumn

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

Fallen Tulip Poplar leaves litter the ground. Sunlight makes one look better.

Two Crows Watching

October 14, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

Watching Fall

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

I’m sure I’m not alone among photographers at this time of year, who are out seeking unique compositions that depict the season. Rainy and wet conditions in SW Virginia are helping in that regard.

Raindrops under these small red berries make this composition special.

Overripe Pears that have fallen in wet grass under their parent tree. One shows signs of having been sampled by a wandering critter.

Sunrises can be Special

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

Photographers love sunrise and sunset photo opportunities because of the special light and vibrant colors. I’ve made many that are very unique in that regard. Clearly “keepers.” But the simple photo I made a few mornings ago made me feel “peaceful“ after I downloaded it into Lightroom on my iPad. It isn’t that great, but I need scenes like this to put my mind in order, as we continue to be stressed during 2020.

Sunrise at 0738, October 8th, in Ridgeway, Virginia, near Martinsville.

Sunset on Tree

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Michael Morgan1 Comment

I saw this composition looking out the kitchen window last evening. I almost missed the light. Setting sun happens in seconds.

Two Photos: Detailed and Simple

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

It’s always a good idea to focus on small details when composing a photo. And sometimes, a simple composition is best.

Dead Tree

October 3, 2020Michael Morgan1 Comment

While wandering about the edge of a wooded area I came upon a fallen dead tree that was potentially blocking my way. I wasn’t going to walk into the woods so it was no obstacle, but it was a nice photo opportunity … especially the way sunlight was filtering through overhead tree limbs.