Welcome to my website. What you’ll find here is a view of our world through a different pair of eyes. In many cases, my images may appear quite straightforward and familiar; but they are always, I hope, compelling. Others offer unique views of commonplace subjects, which I like to think of as being “hidden in plain sight.” And some, like my Cliché Verre images, are completely abstract and subject to your own interpretation.

My goal is to create interesting, satisfying pictures which please both the eye and the soul, encouraging exploration and reflection.

There are more than 150 images inside the site, divided into 10 portfolios roughly by subject. All you have to do is click on any of the thumbnails at the right, and you'll be whisked to that portfolio. I hope that you enjoy my pictures.

News

Some Kind Words from Arthur Ransome
Arthur is a photographer whose work I admire. He recently wrote to me about the images on this site.

"I am amazed at the breadth and depth of your photography. Many photographers have their “favorite” topics or subjects, and although they try to diversify, it is pretty obvious what their favorite subjects are. This is not the case in your photography. You have established a great “identity” and have defined a style that you seem to be equally comfortable applying to any subject or topic, irrespective of whether it is an exotic location or something that many people would not even notice.

The detail in your work is amazing - textures, shapes and lines are truly stunning. Your color images are all about the color – you have a very unique way of using color to emphasize your subjects. I found myself looking at many of the photographs wanting to know more about the subject - to see the sights and to hear the sounds . . . "

Thanks, Arthur
The Online Store is Coming
Soon, most of the images on this website will be available for purchase, framed or unframed, in a range of sizes from small desktop prints to pictures large enough to become design elements in virtually any room or interior space. I’m also working on digital frames pre-loaded with a variety of images. Stay tuned for the debut of my online store.
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I hope that you'll take a moment to sign my guestbook. Also, you now have the ability to comment on individual images. I look forward to seeing what you have to say. If you have a question, leave your email address and I'll respond personally.

Gallery

Details & Abstract Bullseye
Spotting details is a large part of what makes photography so enjoyable for me. Finding a special angle or the ‘perfect’ crop can tell a story, share a vision, or create something entirely new.
Machines Gas Pump Meter
Some machines are designed to be stylish, others simply to do a job. I try to show them in a different light, divorced from their natural purpose with a life of their own.
Nature Change of Shift
The natural world is a favorite subject for many photographers. I use a variety of approaches in order to, hopefully, present natural subjects in appealing and fascinating ways, which often rely on a certain visual intimacy. Also, one can’t dismiss the presence of luck when working with living subjects.
Architecture & Buildings Rolling Hills Barn
There are many ways to photograph structures, ranging from straight documentary images to complete abstraction. I try to make my building pictures interesting in ways that bring them to life by enhancing, rather than echoing, their presence and visual character. This can be accomplished either in the camera, when processing the image, or both.
Building Elements Fortune Awaits
Windows and doors have long been a photographic staple. I, too, like to shoot these and other structural elements, then employ my post-processing skills to give them a personal touch.
Landscapes Towers
Landscape photography may be the easiest to do, yet the most difficult to do really well. Photographers travel to the most picturesque places on Earth and return every day with stunning images. While landscape photography is not my specialty, I often try to return with something that captures the essence of wherever I happen to be.
Cars & Trucks Commander
Vehicles are no doubt the most deliberately styled machines there are. Rather than photograph their innate beauty, I try to highlight evidence of the lives they’ve led as well as their interaction with their environment.
Railroad The Meaning of Life
I grew up loving trains, admiring their power, speed, and grace. However, when it comes to photographing them, I am, as usual, drawn to the details. I’m blessed to have one of the country’s premier railroad museums nearby, with a treasure of railroad equipment in conditions ranging from shiny and new to total disrepair. A gold mine for sure!
People Living Doll
I spent many years photographing product models and local celebrities. That sort of photography tends to bend the person to the purpose of the shot. Lately, I’ve become interested in a more documentary approach, illustrating the subject within their own realm. And then, there are the mannequins . . .
Cliche Verre Images Angels
These images are not made with a camera. Think of them as Rorschach images on film. They’re combinations of ink and paint, all applied by hand on cleared graphic arts film. More often than not, they’re very tiny, smaller than a 35mm frame. I used to print them optically, but now they’re scanned and digitally printed. The Cliché Verre process dates back to the beginning days of photography.