Category Archives: stills

About this Photo – Lake Michigan

A trip to the beach to beat the city heat was called for in 1970. We ended the day on the pier where I snapped this photo. I remember it well. Continue reading

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Am I Equipped Right?

Like many other dedicated photographers, I’ve somehow accumulated a sizable stash of photo equipment over the years. I’ve also gained a lot of experience knowing what equipment I’ll need for a particular type of shooting. My last two assignments were … Continue reading

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What a View

Wide Angle to the Extreme It’s eye-catching when I see a photo that “bends” the horizon. This bend comes from the camera’s lens. Use a very wide angle lens and you’ll see the curved “barrel” distortion on the images. One … Continue reading

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