Projects

Glass & Steel

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

When I photograph buildings I like to isolate the most graphic parts, removing them from their busy surroundings. They’re containers built by and for humans but, looking at them in isolation, they defy (transcend?) the natural world we’re part of.

Curved Metal Building Reflections
A low-angle view of the side of a building that is made up of metal panels in a curved pattern. The panels are different shades of blue, green, and brown. Light is reflecting off the top of the building in a curved pattern. The sky visible at the very bottom of the image is clear blue with no visible cloud coverage.

Glass and Steel Vertical Rise
A low-angle view of the side of a tall building. The building is extending from the bottom left corner of the image to the top right side of the image. The building is made up of glass panels that are extending vertically across the sides of it. There is a row of brown panels going up the middle of the side of the building. The top half of the image is the sky, it is clear and white.

Building with Open Window
A front view of part of a black building with windows on it. It is on the left, and the sky is visible on the right. The sun is shining on it in the middle of the front, and part of a window can be seen on the far right. It is open with a metal frame around it and glass in the middle of it. The sun is shining on the left side of it as well, and part of a window can be seen. The sky is visible on the

Blue Windowed Cityscape View
A low-angle view of the side of a building that is facing the top right corner of the image. The side of the building is made up of a large number of rectangular windows that are colored blue, there are three rows of five windows in the image. The middle row of windows is shaped like a pentagon, the top and bottom row are shaped like rectangles. The left side of the image is made up of a large number of rectangular windows that are colored blue, there are three rows

Building Corner in Monochromatic Harmony
A low-angle view of the corner of a building. The top left corner is black, and it has vertical windows that are blue. The middle section of the building is brown, and there are more vertical windows on it that are blue. The bottom right corner of the building is brown, and there are more vertical windows on it that are blue. The sky above the building is white.

Slow Abstractions

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Nature's Pathway to Serenity
A close up view of a green bush with a small path to the right of it. The path is made up of dirt and gravel, the color of the path varies from light brown to dark gray. The green bush is covering most of the left side of the view, with a small portion of the right side being visible. The green bush is casting a shadow that extends toward the left side of the view, and covers most of the right side.

Shadows Among the Trees
A high-angle view of a group of trees seen from the vantage point of a person on the ground. The tree trunks are extending vertically up the middle of the image, there is a gap in between them at the very top and bottom of the image. The trees are casting shadows over the majority of the image, only a small amount of sunlight is reaching the top half of the image.

Nature's Colorful Field of Harmony
A medium-close-up view of a field that is made up of grass and plants. The plant life on the left side of the field is green, while the rest are yellow and white. The plant life on the right side of the field is green, while the rest are yellow and white. The sun is shining brightly onto the field.

Split Forest in Monochrome Darkness
A black and white image of a forest with no trees in it. The image is split into two vertically, the left side is completely white and the right side has a black border. The top of the image is completely dark, as are the bottoms of the images.

Golden Hour in the Field
A medium-close-up view of a field that is made up of grass and is being lit up by the sun. The field is made up of different types of grass, some are green and some are brown. The one that stands out the most is brown, as it runs vertically. Behind the field and to the left of it are large trees that have thin trunks, as they run vertically.

Abstract Floral

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

These images all result from a loose method of moving a macro lens around a flower until I find the composition I like. It’s a fun and relaxing spring ritual.

Vibrant Floral Centerpiece
A close-up view of a blue flower that is in the middle and has pink pedals on it. It is facing to the left, and there are three blue flower pedals behind it that are blurred out. The sun is shining on the top of them and the blue flower pedals. Part of a pink stem can be seen on the far left, past the first blue flower petal. The background is white and has a shadow over it on the left, in front of the blue flower petals.

Unfurling of Pink Beauty
A close-up view of a flower that is beginning to bloom. The petals are pink, and the center of the flower is green. The background around the flower is blurry and out of focus. It is a light blue, dark green, and purple color.

Yellow Flower in Soft Focus
A close-up view of a flower that has bloomed, the flower is in the center of the image and is facing to the left. The flower has a yellow color, there are thin filaments that extend from the center of the flower and point in all directions. The background is a blurry shade of pink, it takes up the right side of the image and the left side of the image.

Vibrant Floral Centerpiece Delight
A close-up view of a flower that has pink petals, yellow anthers, and a red middle. The middle is red, the bottom of it is white, and the yellow part around it has little pink flowers on it. The petals are a light pink color, and the inside of the flower is white as well.

Unfurling Pink Poppy Beauty
A close-up view of a pink poppy flower that has just begun to bloom. The center is light orange, and the edges are a dark pink. There are spikes on both sides of it that have grown. The center is in focus, and the background is blurry.

Mammals

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

Ground Squirrel in Focus
A ground squirrel is seen up close, standing in a small bush. The sun shines down from the left and creates a silhouette of the squirrel's head, which is facing to the right. The ground squirrel has its mouth open and appears to be chewing on something unseen. The small bush creates a shadow for the squirrel, which is seen in the center of the image. The background is blurry and brown.

Seal on the Water's Edge
A close up of a black and white spotted seal's head and neck protruding from the surface of the water. The seal has a concerned expression on its face as if it is about to jump into the water. The surface of the water has small ripples on its surface and a reflection of the sky in the water's surface. The sky is blue with a pink hue on its left side.

Ground Squirrel's Unexpected Snack
A close up of a front left side view of a ground squirrel that is colored brown and black, the head of the animal is pointed towards the left. The ground squirrel has its mouth open and is holding a small piece of grass in its mouth, the animal's body is pointed towards the right. The ground floor that the squirrel is standing on is made up of small rocks and dirt, behind the animal and to the left is a grass surface. The background surrounding the image is blurry and colored

River Otter in Reflection
A close-up view of a river otter's head and face as it is in the water. The top half of its face is visible, with the bottom half submerged under the water. It has a black nose and a black mouth area. The top of its head is lit up by the sun, with the bottom half being in the shade. The water has ripples on top of it and a reflection of the sky and the river bottom in the water. The background is blurry, with the

Marmot in Focal Point
A brown marmot is seen up close, with a small amount of green in the foreground on the right. The marmot is seen from the side, with its face pointed up and a small amount of sunlight on the left. The background is blurry and gray, with some green in the foreground on the right.

Bald Eagles

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Eagle and Goose in Harmony
A view of a bald eagle that is flying to the left and has its claws out in front of a white goose. The sun is shining on the back of the eagle's wings and the front of its neck. Its head is facing to the left as well. The sun is shining on the back of the goose's wing and its neck. Its head is facing to the right as well. The sun is shining on the back of its wing and neck. Its wings are spread out,

Majestic Eagle in Flight
A view of an eagle that is flying in the sky and facing to the left. It has both its wings out, and its back is curved up. Its tail feathers are spread out behind it on the left. The sun is shining on its face and chest area. Its head is white with a black beak. It has yellow feet, and the feathers on the back of its legs are spread out behind it on the left. The sun is shining on them as well.

Eagle Perched on Dead Mate
A view of a black and white eagle with its head turned to the left, looking at something in front of it. It has a black beak and yellow around its eyes. Its wings are down on the left, behind it. It is standing on a white and black bird that has died. Its feathers are spread out around it, with the front ones on the left and the back ones on the right. The sun is shining on them, and the feathers are white with some red in them.

Bald Eagle Perched on Cement
A side view of a bald eagle that is facing to the left and has its wings spread out behind it. It has yellow feet, a white neck, and a black head with a white beak. The eagle is standing on top of wet cement that has a bird's head in it, and the inside of it is red. The sun is shining on the cement and bird's head. A reflection can be seen on the cement in front of the eagle's back and on the left

Bald Eagle Soars Over Water
A side view of a bald eagle that is flying over water and has its right wing out. It is holding a small fish in its left talon with its right leg bent. Its head is facing forward, and it has a yellow beak and white around its eyes. The water in front of the eagle is calm, and there are ripples on the surface of the water. The sun is shining on the water in front of the eagle and on the far left side of it. The sun is also shining

Drive by Shooting

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

The road in front of my house runs East to West. These photos were all taken from my front steps. They capture that feeling every driver knows where you’re trying to drive safely but you’re almost entirely blinded because your sun visor won’t quite block the light from that pesky star we call the Sun.

Darkness Surrounds the Vehicle
A side view of a car that is black and has no windows on it. The front part of the car is visible, and there are headlights shining through the windshield. A reflection of trees can be seen on the window. The car is parked in a dark area, and there are no lights shining on the ground. A light is shining on the man's face, and his hair is covering part of his eyes. The car has a light shining on the side of it in front of the

Shadows on a Dark Car
A side view of a car at night is seen in the image. The car has a dark exterior, with no visible interior lights. A light shines from behind the car onto the front of the car and on the face of the driver. The driver is seen from the side, with a large area of shadow on the right and a small area of light on the left. The car is seen from the side, with the driver's face and the front of the car in view. The left

Shadows on a Black Car
A side view of a car that is black and has windows on the left and right of it. The sun is shining on the car, so there are shadows on the windows in front of the car. The sun is shining on the back seat of the car as well, and there are shadows on the windows in front of that one. The sun is shining on the car's side, and there are shadows on the windows in front of that one. The sun is shining on the side of

Reflections in the Night
A side view of a blue car that is black all around the windows and door. The front window has a reflection on it, and there are headlights shining through the top of the car. The front window has a reflection on it, and there are headlights shining through the top of the car. The front window has a reflection on it, and there are headlights shining through the top of the car. The front window has a reflection on it, and there are headlights shining through the top of the car

Darkness Behind the Facade
A side view of a white car that is black on the inside of it. The front window has light shining through it, and a person's hand can be seen on the far left. A dog mask is hanging down over the person's hand and has its mouth open, showing its teeth. The inside of the car is dark, and nothing can be seen.

Shipping

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

Seattle has a long history as a maritime town, dating back to its founding in the mid-19th century.

Boats in Perfect Alignment
A top-down aerial view of a group of five large boats that are facing forward, and they are all side by side. The boat on the far left is orange, and it has green trim around its bottom. Behind that one, there are three more boats that are white and blue, and they have green trim around the top of them. The one in the middle is white, and it has a blue trim on the bottom of it. Behind that one, there is another white boat that

Dock with Multiple Boats
A top-down view of a dock that is made up of four sections, the section on the left and right are small, while the other two are large. The dock is made up of white lines that run vertically and are separated by dark gray squares, the section in the middle is large as well. The dock has a small boat on it that runs vertically, and to the left of this one is another that runs horizontally. The dock has a small boat on it as well, and to

Docked Boats in Twilight
A top-down view of a dock that has multiple boats on it and is surrounded by dark water. The dock is made up of cement, and there are multiple lines in between the boats that run vertically. The front part of a white boat is visible on the left, and it has multiple small windows on it. The middle of the dock has a smaller boat that is facing forward, and it has an orange tail. The right side of the dock also has a small boat that is facing forward

Docked in Dark Waters
A top-down view of a dock that has white boats on it and is surrounded by dark water. The dock is made up of cement, and there are white lines on it that run horizontally. There are three rows of the dock, and they are side by side. The first row has 15 boats on it, the second row has 20, and the last one has 30. The water is dark blue, and there are white lines on it that run horizontally as

Docked in Warm Golden Light
A top-down view of a dock that is made up of cement and wood, the wood part of it is being lit up by the sun. The dock has a square cement area on the left side of it that is being lit up by the sun as well. There are multiple boats docked on the right side of it, they are all different colors and shapes. The water is dark blue and has ripples on the surface of it.

Ducks

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Serene Waterfowl in Flight
A side view of a black and white duck that is flying over water with its wings spread out, and the sun is shining on it. The feathers are black at the top of the head and white around the eyes, and then they turn orange on the bottom. The water is white with a lot of foam on top of it, and there are ripples in the middle. The sun is shining through the water's surface on the far left, and there are shadows in the middle of it.

Reflections on the Water
A side view of a black and white duck that is facing left. It has its head down in the water, and part of its neck is visible sticking out above the surface. The sun is shining on the water in front of it and on the left side of the duck's back. The sun is also shining off the water in the distance on the right and on the left side of the duck's back. The sun is shining through the water in the distance on the left and right

Birds in synchronized swimming.
Four black and white birds are swimming in the water, side by side. The bird on the far right is facing to the left and has its head up, it is looking at the water. The bird in front of that one is facing to the left and has its head down, it is looking at the water as well. The bird in front of that one is facing to the left and has its head up, it is looking at the water as well. The bird in front of that one

Serene Water Reflections Abound
A front view of a black and tan duck that is in the water. It has white around its eyes and mouth. The sun is shining on the water in front of it, and there are ripples in the middle. Part of a reflection is on the water in front of it, and then there are blurry brown and tan things. The background is blurry as well.

Serene Water Reflections of Duck
A side view of a brown duck that is floating on water and has its head turned to the left. The sun is shining behind the duck, and it is reflecting off of the water in front of it. The sun is also shining on the background, and there are multiple circles that are blurry and orange.

Looking In

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

Glass lets us look at each other in close proximity while maintaining the feeling of complete separation.

Man's Aggressive Posture
A black and white side view of a man sitting in a chair facing the left side of the image. The man's head is slightly turned to the right, and his face is facing forward. His left hand is placed in front of his chest as if he was about to throw a punch. The chair the man is sitting in has two black handles on each side of it. There are two people standing behind the chair, one is facing the right side of the image and the other is facing

Reflections in the Window
A front view of a window with blue lights on the bottom of it and part of a table in front of it. A reflection is on the window, and there are red and white straws in a cup on the left. Part of a table is visible on the far right, and there are red lights on it. A reflection is on the window in the middle, past a table with blue lights on the bottom of it. Part of a red brick wall is visible on the far left, past

Reflections of a Moment
A close up view of a window with a reflection of the front of a truck and a man sitting in the passenger seat. The truck has its headlights on, and there is a metal grate over the top of the front wheel. The man has his arms on the side of the truck, and he is wearing sunglasses. There are white words written in black marker on a wall behind the truck. The bottom of the window has a reflection of the sidewalk and the man's shoes.

Sushi Chef in Action
A front view of a sushi restaurant. The chef is in the middle, and he is facing to the left. He has on a black hat and jacket. He is wearing a blue shirt under it. A light is shining over the top of his head and on to the left side of the front of the counter. The counter is wood, and it has a glass cover over it with a black border around the front of it. It is in the middle, and there are different pieces of sushi

Reflection of a Craftsman
A black and white photo of a window reflection of a man in a white shirt, hat, and apron. He has his arms out with his hands on the left side of a bowl and right side of another. He has a black tattoo on his right arm, going down to the elbow and under it. The reflection is of a counter with pots and pans on top of it, and the back wall of a store. The front part is visible with white tents on the left side, and trees

Concrete

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

I started photographing abstract concrete details while I was hanging out with my kid at skate parks. The clean, high contrast patterns appeal to my natural attraction to minimalism. Black & white is perfect for this subject.

Shadow on the Gray Wall
A black and white close up of a wall with a shadow on it from the stairs to the left. The wall is light gray and has a rough texture with small bumps in it. A shadow of the stairs' steps is on the wall as well, going across from left to right. The shadow of a corner of the stairs is on the wall as well, going from left to right. The shadow of a corner of the stairs is on the wall as well, going from left to right.

Contrasting Light and Shadow
A black and white close up of a corner of a concrete skate bowl. The bottom half is black, the top half is white. A light is shining on the right side of the corner and the bottom left corner. The top left corner has a small crack in it.

Angled Concrete Bridge Details
A black and white close up of a concrete bridge is seen from an angle on the left side of the image. The bridge has two columns, one on each side of the center of the image. The column on the left is seen from an angle, with the top right corner cut off by the image. The column on the right is seen from an angle, with the top left corner cut off by the image. The bottom of the column on the right is seen from an angle, with the

Shadows on the Ground
A black and white view of a shadow on the ground from a table. The sun is shining through the top of the table and casting a shadow on the ground in front of it. The sun is also shining through the top left corner of the table and casting a shadow on the ground in front of it. The sun is shining through the top right corner of the table and casting a shadow on the ground in front of it. The sun is shining through the top left corner of the table and casting

Abstract Concrete Surface Fragment
A top-down view of a black and gray concrete surface that is shaped like an upside down half circle. The top part of the surface is black and gray, and it has a crack in the middle of it. The bottom half of the surface is gray, and there are black spots on it all over. There is a black line around the top of the surface that is also gray and has a crack in it.

Great Blue Herons

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:32 +0000

Great Blue Herons give the feeling, more than most other birds, of being living relics of an ancient past. Watch them as they stand still for hours on end, moving only occasionally to snatch up a fish or insect or just about anything else that crosses their path.

Blue Heron in Serene Scene
A great blue heron is standing in a shallow body of water, the bird's head is facing forward. The feathers on the back of the bird are blue and fade into white at the tips, the feathers on the side of the bird are gray. The feathers around the neck of the bird are white, and the feathers on the top of its head are blue. The body of the bird is gray. There are brown, gnarled roots sticking out of the water in the background. The surface

Mirrored Reflections in Water
A black and white photo of two pairs of great blue herons standing in the water, with their heads facing each other. The water is a dark gray color and the background is a light gray, with a soft blur of the top half. The sun shines from the left side and creates shadows on the right side of the birds.

Serene Moment of Prey Capture
A side view of a great blue heron that is standing in shallow water with its head down and mouth open. It has a small fish in its mouth that is facing the left side of the bird and is above water. The sun is shining on the surface of the water, causing ripples. A reflection of the bird and its head are in the water on the far right side of the image. The background is blurry.

Great Blue Heron's Catch
A side view of a great blue heron that is facing to the left and has its mouth open with two pieces of fish in it. The one on the right is a small tadpole, and the one on the left is much bigger. The feathers of its neck are long and gray. Its head is black, and there are two thin pieces of hair sticking out on the top of its head. The sun is shining on the left side of it and the water in front of it. Part of

Reflections of Serene Nature
A black and white side view of a great blue heron standing on all four legs with its wings spread out. The sun is shining on the back of the bird and the water in front of it. A reflection of the sky is on the water in front of the bird and on the left side of it. The sun is shining on the water behind the bird, and a reflection of the sky is on the water in front of it. The sun is shining on the water behind the bird and on

Cars

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:31 +0000

Cars are the people of machines.

Sunlit Porsche on the Rise
A front view of a red Porsche 911 parked on the side of a road that is going up. The sun is shining on the front of it and the grass on the left. A tree can be seen behind it on the left, going up to the top of a hill. The sun is shining on the grass and treetops on the right, past it. A street pole can be seen in front of a house with trees and bushes on the right, past it. A tree

Sunlit Car on Sidewalk
A side view of an orange car that is parked on the side of a road next to a sidewalk. It has black wheels and a silver top. The sun is shining on the front of it. A dog is sitting in the middle, facing forward. Its head is up and looking to the left of it. The sun is shining on its back. A sidewalk can be seen past it, and a yellow building with red and black awnings is visible. It has "GOLDEN CITY" on

Abandoned Vehicle on Desert Road
A front view of an orange International Harvester car parked on the side of a road. The sun is shining behind it and reflecting off the road in front of it. A shadow is on the road under the car's wheels and extending out to the left of it. A man in a red shirt, shorts, and no shoes is running on the road to the left of it. A cement barrier is behind him, and a street with cars parked on the right side of it can be seen

Abandoned Corvette Under the Overpass
A front view of a yellow 1968 Corvette that is parked on the side of the road under an overpass. It is facing forward, and there are two people sitting in it on the left. The sun is shining on the front of the car and part of the road in front of it. There are two large cement pillars on each side of the car, and part of a tree is visible on the far left. The overpass has arches in it going across, and there

Man in Joyful Sprint
A man is running to the right of a blue car that has its top down. The man's legs are spread out, and his arms are bent at the elbows. His head is turned to the right of the car. The man's hair is a dark brown and is sticking out of his ears. His eyes are closed, and the sun is shining on the car and man's face. The car has a silver stripe going down its side. A red building is behind the man

Project: Jesus Saves

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:31 +0000

Looking for a sign? There's a book of this project available.

Jed Wers Building Sign
A black and white nighttime view of a tall building with a sign on it that is lit up. It says "JED WERS" in white letters going down the building on the left side of it. It is lit up. The top part of a sign can be seen on the right side of it that says "JED WERS" in white letters going down the building. It is lit up. The top of a sign can be seen on the right side of it that says "

Faithful Message on the Building
A long, thin sign is seen on the side of a building with a blue sign below it. The top portion of the sign is black, and there are white letters that read "JESUS SAVES" in a cursive style. The bottom portion of the sign is blue, and it reads "PHILADELPHIA CHURCH" in a normal style. The building on the left is made of red brick, and it has a shadow being cast over it from the sun on the right. A wooden pole is seen

Faith in the City
A front view of a red brick building with "JESUS SAVES" in lights on it going up the middle. It is black and has a shadow under it on the building. A blue sign is in front of it with "PHILADELPHIA CHURCH" on it in lights. The sun is shining on the building and the blue sign. A shadow is under it on the building as well. Part of a red brick building is visible on the right, past the blue sign and in front of it.

Gray Brick Building Profile
A low angle view of a red brick building with three windows on the left side and one window to the right. The middle window is a dark gray color, the bottom half of the window is a light gray color. The top half of the window is dark gray as well, but the bottom half is a light gray color. The top left corner of the building has a dark gray window frame, and the bottom half is a light gray color. The top right corner of the building has a dark

Faith and Community Signs
A front view of a red brick building with windows on the left and right side of it. A black sign is attached to the front of the building with red letters on it that read "JESUS SAVES". A black sign is attached to a pole in front of the building on the right side of it with red letters on it that read "PHILADELPHIA CHURCH". A black sign is attached to a pole in front of the building on the left side of it with red letters on it that read "

Short-eared Owls

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:18:31 +0000

Short-eared Owls are a photographer’s dream come true. The intense yellow eyes are irresistible.

Short-eared Owl in Flight
A view of a short-eared owl that is flying to the left and has its wings spread out. It is facing to the right, and the sun is shining on it and the back of its head. The feathers are white with black stripes at the top of them. It has a yellow beak and is looking to the left. The sun is shining on the back of its head and the front of its neck. A field is behind it, and the sun is shining on it as well.

Owl in Majestic Profile
A front view of a black and white owl with yellow eyes in the middle, looking at the camera. It has its wings spread out on each side of its body in a U-shape, with the front one pointing straight ahead. The sun is shining on its head and face. The background is a light blue to pink gradient in the middle of the image.

Bird in mid-flight silhouette.
A view of a white bird with black stripes on its head and wings flying through the air with its mouth open. It has a long, skinny beak that is sticking out of its mouth. Its legs are spread out in front of it and behind it, with the back one on the right. Its wings are spread out wide in front of its body and have black stripes on them as well. The sun is shining on the bird, and there are shadows on the ground behind it. There is a

Bird in Morning Light
A view of a brown and white bird flying in the air facing to the left side. It has its wings spread out behind it, and the sun is shining on them and the back of its head. The sun is also shining on the grass in the background, and there are two groups of it together. The one on the left is taller than the one on the right, and they are side by side. The grass in front of them is shorter. Part of a blue sky can be seen

Owl in Morning Light
A view of a black and white owl that is flying low to the ground. It has its wings spread out, and the sun is shining on them. Its head is facing to the left. It has yellow eyes, and its beak is sticking out. A field of tall grass is behind it on the left. The sun is shining on it, and a shadow is on the grass in front of it. A blue sky can be seen past that, and then a white area on the ground.