I am a big fan of textures and there are two places I go when I am looking for just the right one and they are: Flypaper Textures and Shadowhouse Creations. Both offer excellent textures and it ultimately boils down to who has the texture I am looking for. For this photo, I used Flypaper Textures. They have a wonderful …
Recently while in Florida, I saw a couple of beautiful photos by Orlando Camera Club member Wallace Weeks where only the rim of an object was lit. Wallace, who is very generous with sharing knowledge, explained how he accomplished this, so I decided to try it for myself. The technique involves using a light source such as a …
On a recent visit to the southeast coast of Florida, Judy and I happened on a wonderful Lighthouse in a quaint little town called Lighthouse Point. We stopped in a park in the nearby town of Pompano Beach, Florida where we could get some great photos of the Lighthouse. Besides a beautiful and photogenic lighthouse, I noticed an old brass …
On a recent trip to Florida, Judy and I had the opportunity to visit Bok Tower. Often referred to as the Taj Mahal of the US, this beautiful site has a wonderful botanical garden. I was fortunate to find this excellent specimen of a Camellia flower. The flower which originally came from Eastern and Southern Asia is absolutely beautiful. If …
The Brass Door at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida During one of our many outings in Florida, we visited a wonderful location for photographers and painters called Bok Tower Gardens. It is situated in Lake Wales, Florida. We have driven by this area several times in the last couple of years and talked about visiting the Gardens one …
In April this year, 2014, Jim and I attended several concerts at Epcot’s Annual Flower & Garden Festival in Florida. These concerts are referred to as the “Flower Power” series. This year’s concert lineup included: The Guess Who, Gary Lewis and The Playboys, The Orchestra Starring Former Members of ELO, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Village People, …
