Close Up – Out and About

Frost on the Grass

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020Michael Morgan1 Comment

The morning sun not only began to melt the slim layer of ice, it also provided a nice back-lit photo of a lone leaf.

1950’s Chevy Truck

November 3, 2020November 11, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

An Uncomplicated Photo

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

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.

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.

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.

Fallen in Fall

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

I’m enjoying making photos where I can find them close to home, given travel limitations to landscape rich territory.

Our neighbor’s Pear Tree is dropping it’s fruit below heavily laden limbs.

And then, there are fallen leaves to facilitate a photo composition.

An Unexpected View

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020Michael MorganLeave a comment

I’ve learned to always take a look around a subject as seen through my camera viewfinder before settling on a shot. That’s what I did here. My initial composition were flowers in a backyard garden flower pot. Glancing around I noticed a Hosta plant behind the pot was turning a nice shade of yellow, and to make the composition even better there was a cobweb with water droplets and a single, very small Lantana flower on top.

Coneflower Sequence

September 23, 2020September 22, 2020Michael Morgan1 Comment

Coneflowers are some of my favorites. They have vibrant colors and lots of details when one focuses close-in. I decided to capture a sequence of one blossom as it began and ended in one of our flower gardens.