People

Petoskey, A Native American

A statue of the man after whom the City of Petoskey, Michigan, is named. (2014)

Big Blue Eyes

This image is not for sale (NOT FOR SALE). This young girl with her bright glasses was running around at a family picnic . . . and as bright as the glasses look, it seemed to me that nothing could distract from her beautiful blue eyes. (2014)

Playing At The River

The Chief

This image is not for sale. (2015)

British Soldiers At Fort Michilimackinac

Fort Michilimackinac was an 18th-century French, and later British, fort and trading post at the Straits of Mackinac; it was built on the northern tip of the lower peninsula of the present-day state of Michigan, near today's Mackinaw City. (2012)

The Smile

I was walking around the grounds of the Backporch Restaurant near Lake Alfred, Florida, when I noticed a young woman working in the flowers. When I stopped to ask her a question, she turned toward me with the most pleasant of smiles. That is how she looked after working all day. When she had answered my question, I asked if I could take her picture. In my rush, I failed to focus properly on her eyes but you can easily see why I was so taken by her wonderful smile and wanted to add her to my 'people' file. Thank you, Krystal.

Walking In The Rain

On a rainy day while my grandchildren were visiting, they decided to go out for a walk under umbrellas. I couldn't resist a shot from my garage. In my haste, I failed to achieve a shutter speed fast enough to freeze them. But the moment was too good to throw away, so I chose to use a common filter to give this image the feel of a painting. (2014)

Playing On The Beach

Walking the beach near our hotel on Hawaii's island of Kauai, I came across these boys playing in the surf. The waves were just large enough to keep the beach's sand washed smooth. (2011)

The Photographer And Her Subject

While visiting Balboa Park in San Diego, California, I came across the two young ladies. One was taking photos of the other (I forget which way around). They agreed to pose for this quick photo.

Friends

While visiting the beach at Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, I noticed these two friends having a conversation. The steep mountains made the perfect background.

Aunt And Grand-Niece Stroll The Beach

(2005)

Big Camera, Little Camera, No Camera

These three visitors were walking to a panoramic sight at Yosemite National Park's Olmsted Point. (2014)

Rifle Firing Demonstration At Fort Michilimackinac

These men are employed by the State of Michigan to perform as British Soldiers at Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City, Michigan. They were giving a rifle firing demonstration in this image. I was fortunate to catch the muzzle flash along with the ignition in the firing pan. (2014)

Happiness Is Mime

While strolling Balboa Park in San Diego, California, I happened upon these two mime artists. They were kind enough to make this pose for me.

The Sun Is Blinding Me

These performers at a Florida attraction are being blinded by the sun during what photographers call the 'golden hour' . . .

The Gardener

While visiting Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City, Michigan, I saw this young lady employee working in the flowers in her period-piece costume. She was kind enough to agree to a photo.

The Couple With Tattoos

As I was taking a break at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, this couple sat down near me. I felt they made a lovely couple with their tattoos, smiles, and general aura. I could not resist asking their permission for this photograph and they were kind enough to pose quickly.

Watching The Boats Go By

While walking the streets of St. Ignace in Michigan's upper peninsula, I came across this couple sitting on a bench as they watched the boats come in off Lake Huron.

Playing At Ocqueoc Falls

(2016)

Preparing To Bathe

Campers sometimes bathe in the Merced River while staying at Yosemite National Park. At an isolated portion of the river I came across someone I felt might be in preparation . . . and, yes, she was unaware of my presence and I gave her privacy. (2016)

Enjoying A Round of Golf

These golfers are teeing off from the 14th tee at Black Bear Golf Course in Vanderbilt, Michigan. In my landscape gallery, I have included an image of this hole from behind this 14th green on the same day. (2013)

Civil War Canon Crew

While attending the Battle Of Bowlegs Creek reenactment in Florida, USA, I saw this canon crew taking a break with the dead bodies behind them. It seemed appropriate to display it in black & white.

Looking To The Horizon

Photographers love what they call the 'golden hour' when the sun is low in the evening sky, but to many people the low sun is an annoyance.

Can You See Bill . . .

Photographers love the sunlight at what they call the 'golden hour', but for many of us it is annoying beyond belief.

Being Awed . . .

The visitor to Taft Point cannot help but be awed at all the various sights of grandeur spread out in from of him/her. These visitors have reached the edge of the escarpment on one side of Taft Point and are looking across a chasm to another portion of the escarpment.

Classy

Taken at a science fiction fair . . . not sure which character she is but she posed beautifully.

Sassy

Taken at a science fiction fair . . . not sure which character she is but she posed so beautifully.

Iraqi Freedom Veteran

Taken in passing in the low light of a Washington, D.C., subway. We don't know what his eyes have seen . . .

The Three Soldiers

"The Three Soldiers" is a lesser known portion on display at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. The bronze statue by Frederick Hart was unveiled on Veterans Day in 1984 on the National Mall as part of the Memorial. It is designed to show a bit of the diversity of the U.S. Military with Caucasian, African American, and Latino American soldiers. The service branch is intentionally ambiguous. It was not part of the original design of the Vietnam Memorial. But the Wall with its V-shape and gray color reminded some of a grave and shame, lacking the emotion of patriotism and heroism displayed by the fighters. The addition of a flag and the statue was suggested to reconcile the disagreement in the chosen design. The designer of the Wall, Maya Lin, protested the addition of this statue (and the Vietnam Women's Memorial) saying they were an infringement of her artistic expression and that the sculpture would "make one feel watched." This disagreement led to the statue being placed in a disconnected setting, but the soldiers look in the direction of the Wall. While the Wall focuses on those who died, "The Three Soldiers" pays tribute to those who returned.