Category Archives: Recent Work

Combining Images in Photoshop to Create a Light Painting

I recently did a photo shoot with Peoria, Illinois photo artists Doug and Eileen Leunig. The photo was for my website, Playing Peoria, where I publish a photo and article each week featuring a local artist or entertainer. The photo will … Continue reading

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A Great Big Photo of a Little Yellow Flower

Lately I’ve been intrigued with macro photography. I’ve never been much of a flower photographer, but when I saw these little yellow flowers along the edge of the yard (yes, I was mowing) I thought they’d make a good subject. … Continue reading

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What a Night!

I’ve entered the Morton, Illinois Photography Show each year for the last several years. It’s a tradition started by my mother in 2007 when she took three of my photos off her wall end entered them in my name. I was really … Continue reading

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One of my Photos on Yahoo!

I occasionally submit photos to stock photo agencies, mostly to iStockphoto. You don’t make a lot of money, but you do get some income. One of the downsides is that you rarely know where your photo is used. So, imagine … Continue reading

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Surprise! Another Lily

It’s summer time, so once again I’m on the lookout for our surprise lilies. I did a photo of a surprise lily a couple years ago that I was happy with, but I’m always looking for a way to improve. … Continue reading

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