Santa Parade
I had the opportunity to ride with Santa on the Victoria Truck Parade again this year. Of course it was a blast, but one problem is that I don't see…
Butchart Gardens Christmas
The other day my work paid for a trip to Butchart Gardens Christmas lights. Since it was dark, and I did not bring a tripod for mobility reasons, I tried…
Teaching Skills
Feedback from a recent teaching session, along with many of the comments I get, has made me realize I have a lot of knowledge and I need to share more on this…
Digital Retouching
The computer has enabled many fields to advance at a very fast rate, and this includes retouching photographs and digital art.A good friend and great painter wanted to learn how…
Frenzie
I am trying to change my mindset to organize my photos into themed "gallery shows". This may be difficult as I tend to shoot a very diverse range of photos,…
Doldrums
Art is hard. I have been going out taking photos, but I have not really been "inspired." I take a lot of images, but once I load them onto my computer,…
Navigating my website
In the ongoing evolution of my website, I am constantly trying new things and rearranging content{{1}}. This site consists of two main parts, this blog and a photography area. These two…
Yet Another Park in the Fall
My son and I went for a walk through Francis King Park. It is a much larger park than you realize at first and there are some very pretty areas,…
Art of Photography
Ever since its invention, there has been a debate over whether photography is a "real" art form. I agree that some genres of photography can tend more toward record keeping…