As a photographer, just how far do you travel to take scenic pictures? In 2009, I will be challenging myself to find scenic pictures in my own backyard. The photographs will be published in this blog under the category “Backyard Wonders.” You’ll also be able to view the pictures on my Flickr page.

The sun, ice and a Canon camera. That’s about all I needed to make this picture last Friday, the day after an ice storm blanketed southern New Hampshire. Everywhere I looked there was a scenic or news picture waiting to be taken.

I’ve been shooting elections since the mid-80’s. Some of those were is tiny old country schoolhouses in rural Minnesota, surrounded by open fields. I don’t remember long lines of voters, just pickups and tractors lined up along gravel roads.

Sorry.  Sometimes it’s true.  From the Signals catalog.

Look out everyone! I’ve gone on vacation for a couple of days but, don’t worry, I’ll be back…ANND I’m bringing a new photo intern with me.
Mark Turner is his name and he’s a tremendous shooter who’ll add a new layer of storytelling to our publication. He’s a second year student at Brooks [...]