Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Color and The Queen City: A Wise Color Choice

Color and The Queen City: A Wise Color Choice: "image Yes there are owls here in the Queen City. Actually, I've heard them at night in my own town of Waxhaw and even spotted one in the ..."

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Thomas Polk Park

This is a really neat place in uptown Charlotte. Right on the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets. A place to relax and enjoy the fountains.



















Photo is in HDR

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Charlotte Images

Here's a slideshow of my Charlotte photos. These can be downloaded and used for designs or purchase prints for your offices.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Visit North Carolina: Asheville Named Top Place To Visit In 2011

Visit North Carolina: Asheville Named Top Place To Visit In 2011: "As if a presidential vacation and the title of 'Beer City, USA' weren't enough, Asheville has received another accolade from a top travel pu..."

A Color Specialist in Charlotte: Where are the "New” Colors?

A Color Specialist in Charlotte: Where are the "New” Colors?: "I must say, I'm highly disappointed in the 'next' color prediction by Color Marketing Group. Gold - really? How old is that? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..."

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Mini Donkeys

Look at these cute mini donkeys! The one in the field is pregnant and her baby is the bottom photo.

Pregnant Mini Donkey

Baby Mini Donkey

Visit North Carolina: 100 Wineries... And Counting!

Visit North Carolina: 100 Wineries... And Counting!: "It's official! North Carolina is now home to 100 wineries. Governor Beverly Perdue announced the state's viticultural accomplishment Thursd..."

Friday, January 28, 2011

Look out for the Cat!

Here's one of my favorite videos of Oliver. Hope you enjoy!



Oliver is my 8 year old African Grey.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Scott Kelby

This is a great photography blog!  If you want to know more about Photoshop, read this regularly.

Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Jean Purse

This is a jean purse that I photographed from the store Village Emporium. I used my little pocket Canon with the miniature effect. Sweet little camera!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Orchids

Visit Daniel Stowe during their Orchid Spectacular showing at the Conservatory. January 14th through March 14, 2011.

Here's a link to their website: http://www.dsbg.org

Purple Orchids with Waterfall in Background

Monday, January 24, 2011

Visit North Carolina: Diners' Delight

Visit North Carolina: Diners' Delight: "If you're going to be in the Charlotte or Raleigh areas later this month, you may want to prepare your taste buds for a little indulgence. ..."

Visit North Carolina: Ghostly NC Photo Makes Headlines

Visit North Carolina: Ghostly NC Photo Makes Headlines: "A new North Carolina ghost story is making the rounds, and this one has a ghostly photographic apparition to go with it. It happened at the..."

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Queens College

This is the Evans Clock Tower at Queens University.  This shot was taken last spring.  The Magnolia tree is in bloom.

The Evans Clock Tower with flowering Magnolia blossomsQueens College

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Red-Tailed Hawk

Here's a young red-tailed hawk from last weekend.  We see him just about every day.  Fun to watch!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Possum

Here's an opossum I spotted in the woods. He was pretty big... the closest I've ever come to one.


Thursday, January 13, 2011

Antique Sepia Tone

This is our street when it snowed this week.  Sepia tones look nice when there's a lot of snow and trees contrasted.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Lensbaby

Here are some more shots taken with my new Lensbaby. This lens has a little bit of a learning curve. As with all photography....practice, practice, practice.





Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Gardenias and Ice

We've got about 1/4 inch of ice on everything outside.  Here is my gardenia bush bending over snow and ice covered.  I was going to get out and walk around a lot but decided against it.... I might break my camera!

Shot taken with my new Lensbaby Composer.

Tree Trunks

Tree trunks and snow make for good contrasty photos.