Colorful

The zoo is one of my favorite places. I love the aviary because of all the beautiful colors of the birds.

Snow

Snow has a lovely effect; it makes everything look fresh and new-almost magical. I love capturing this quality on camera.

Fall Colors

My parents have taught me to appreciate the beauty of fall. I took advantage of the beautiful colors in Bloomington, IN. I love when I find a bright red or orange tree next to a green tree, as in the bottom picture.

Roses

The main reason I love digital photography is the ability to use the computer to enhance photographs. I feel that sometimes a picture becomes a piece of artwork only after it has been digitally altered. I also enjoy taking traditional print pictures, and the darkroom serves as the computer in a way-what is done in the darkroom totally transforms the image on the negative into artwork. The two pictures in this post are of a bouquet of roses. I like the effect of the light coming from the windows behind. Both pictures are enhanced-I altered the brightness and contrast effects on both and changed the color saturation on the top picture.

Cincinnati Fireworks

Chicago, IL

Photography is Truth

Jean Luc-Godard, a French film maker, stated "photography is truth." My experiences with photography have proved this to be true; though perhaps a more accurate statement would be photography is self truth. Photography is true expression of self-and this is why I enjoy taking pictures. I love the freedom to turn ordinary objects and occurrences into pieces of art, while at the same time sharing my view of the world.