Daffodils Dark and Light
In a sure sign of spring, Sheryl found some daffodils near the back door. I had a go at taking some pictures of them and ended up with two that I like. One … Read more
Hobbies
April Fools’ Jokers
These jokers aren’t foolin’ around! Here is a sample of some of the creative jokers found with Theory11 card decks.
Lunatica Solstice Playing Cards
My interest in paper collectibles, previously focused on stamp collecting, has expanded into a new area: playing cards. Turns out there is a whole industry out there, a few years old, focused on … Read more
Bison Puzzle from Start to Finish
I began assembling the Bison jigsaw puzzle, designed by Sue Coccia and created by Liberty Puzzles, on New Year’s Eve. A week later, and many photos later, I had finished! Here are a … Read more
Colorful Succulent Closeup
I created a closeup photo of this colorful succulent* and wanted to share the details of how I was able to get the entire top in focus. The answer was to combine a … Read more
Arches National Park in Winter
I had the opportunity to spend a sunny afternoon at the Arches National Park recently while traveling to visit family out west. I focused on the Windows Arches, near the south end of … Read more
D750 Holiday (test) Shots
I haven’t had a chance to get out in the field with my new camera, but have taken a few indoor shots. The two middle pictures were taken with a portable light box … Read more
Nikon D750 First Light
And so it came to pass; after 39 years of using only Canon (D)SLR cameras I’ve gone over to the black and gold. Yes, I got my first Nikon DSLR this week. A … Read more
Bison, a Wooden Puzzle
Last month I assembled the Agate puzzle from Nervous Systems, an intricately cut wooden puzzle. Turns out that there is more than one company that creates wooden jigsaw puzzles! This month I’m taking … Read more
Geode Puzzle by Nervous Systems
I recently completed the most unusual jigsaw puzzle I’ve ever assembled. It’s called the Geode Puzzle and is made by Nervous Systems. The puzzle is made of laser cut birch plywood, cut in … Read more