Beautiful winter photography There is a reason I live in the warmth of the desert, and it's been a long time since I've had to shovel a driveway or put on so many layers of clothes. Yet, there is something magical about the sight of fresh snow erasing all the...
Stories
Yes, you could call these blogs, but what does that mean anyway? Bloated life observations galore?
If you like a little longer read, these “Stories” are for you. You get more meat on the bones, so to speak. If you have a limited attention span and like to see bright shiny things, I’d say hop over to “Pictures.” And for the truly fragmented minds, try out “Inspire Me,” which is completely random and all you have to do is press a button.
Saturday Morning Childhood Memories from the ’70s
"Baker's Chocolate" by Ann Newman. Crested Butte, Colorado. What do an autumn scene and squares of baking chocolates have in common? Trying to come up with names for all the photos I take is a big feat. As I...
Making the first cut: Cupoty 2020 photography contest
Why do we enter photography competitions? This high contrast black and white photo is my CUPOTY 01 submission last year that made the shortlist in the Manmade category. "Awareness" is from a series of...
How to find hope when overcome by fear: let a dog rescue you.
"The story behind the picture": I moved through the first days of COVID-19 in shock and despair, but eventually found hope and purpose by working on this photography project. This is my favorite image...
What do Will Ferrell, baseball, and a bird have in common?
How Will Ferrell, baseball, and a bird guided me from the bottom of a creative slump to filled with inspiration.
Where to Find South Carolina’s Wild Side
More than ever, we need a sense of wonder that nature can provide. We need to find the wild side.