Photography to Explore
Metal Mayhem Bump-n-Run, demolition derby, automobiles attacking automobiles...whatever you want to call these events, they're fun. Sine this one was dubbed Bump-n-Run on the festival agenda, we'll go with that. Although 'run' seems like a stretch considering it indicates some sort of consistent speed. After witnessing many a vehicular clash royale, I know that if…
A Very Quiet Town When an itch to explore a place quivers my shutter-button finger, I know it's probably because I haven't been to that place in a bit. Such was the case when I aimed my steel steed toward the village of Kalkaska, Mich, about a half hour away. As with most trips lately,…
Continue reading ➞ Voyaging: Kalkaska, MI—a.k.a. Trout Town, U.S.A.
If you're like me, it's a commitment to venture out and make pictures. It's a commitment in time, money and resources. We do it because we love the craft and art of it...unless you have a different reason, which you could. For now though, I'm going to assume these reasons are why most individuals love…
Continue reading ➞ Voyaging: Boyne Falls, MI—Photography in Midday Sun
The great American road trip. Epic excursions to places far-flung and unknown. Misty mountain peaks near spacious, swathes of majestic valleys. If money was no object, these would be spectacular places to travel and photograph. Money is most definitely an object though, and the places I find myself most often are close-flung. Here's the secret:…
Continue reading ➞ Voyaging: Traveling on U.S. 131. Away from Home
In previous posts, I've covered the importance of finding fun and beneficial events to photograph in your community, or at least, your greater surrounding community. Blizzardfest in Grayling, Michigan is exactly what I was referring to. My methods of finding local happenings is often the same: look at online event calendars, then scope out…
