One of the years favorite shots. We were surrounded by Vineyards and Vistas in Portugal's Douro River Valley. The view captures the essence of the my hiking team and the essence of the view.

Local Color - In art, its the natural color of a thing in ordinary daylight and uninfluenced by its proximity to other colors or subject to the artists interpretation or preferences.

Portugal is being talked about as undiscovered and beautiful. I encourage you to check out the Portugal collection in my Portfolio.

Port Wine has not been part of the norm in our household. Why, not really sure. As we hiked the Douro River Valley and its Vineyards we learned about the area and its main products - tourism and Port Wine. Before the hike we mistakenly thought of Port as red wine, only to learn of its both white and tawny varieties. Tawny is red wine that as it ages in oak barrels turns brownish-amber. Photography is enlightening in many ways. Putting aside it's art and science, photogr

That's the view from the roadside restaurant at diner time in the Castellammare di Stabia. The island is the edge of Capri, beautiful place unto itself. We are looking out at the Gulf of Naples. Another angle and we have a fantastic broadside of Mt Vesuvius. Not the most nameworthy spot but the city is a comune, Italian for self governing municipality, of Naples and resides on the northern edge of the Sorrento Peninsula. Castellammare is Italian and means "castle by the

In a world saturated with color, black and white photography offers a unique perspective. It strips away the distractions, allowing you to focus on light, shadow, and composition. This simplicity can evoke powerful emotions, curiosity and create a timeless quality that resonates with viewers. Black and white photography wasn't a choice at the beginning. It was the only option. With the first commercial process in 1839 it became a way to express artistic vision through grays

Everyone's buzzing about street photography, but what is it really? What sets a street photo apart from just a random snapshot? The main thing with street photography is catching candid moments in public places. By capturing these spontaneous moments, photographers can turn a picture into a story. Is it just a nice shot, or does it tell a story, make you think, ask questions, or even reflect?   Street Photography is all about city life and is similar to photojournalism becaus

When I first stood in front of Michelangelo's David, I was struck by more than just its size. This sculpture is a masterpiece that tells a story of art, history, and human spirit. It’s not just a statue; it’s a symbol of Renaissance creativity and power. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the fascinating history of this iconic work, sharing insights that bring it to life beyond the marble. The Origins of Michelangelo’s David Michelangelo Buonarroti carved David be

Growing up in Massachusetts, we hear about the infamous Salem Witch Trials in elementary school. Salem whose nick name is "The Witch City" goes crazy at Halloween. The witch trials themselves happened in 1692. Salem is a popular spot at Halloween. It gets crowded and hard to access as 3 of my children live either in Salem or nearby. This year on the second leg to our European Trip, my wife and I visited Benevento Italy. The reason is my family on the Pesaturo side has so

Color correction is a great way to enhance the overall harmony and mood of the image.

Unbeknownst to me at the time, the shot of the big yellow structure in the background is the Harland & Wolff shipyard that built the Titanic

Ben Franklin, an author and signee of the Declaration of Independence is considered one of the founders of America.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to the Rocky Statue, originally created for the movie Rocky III in 1982.

The takeaway for me is being open to comments and to experimentation. In his case it made what I thought was a good shot even better.

Using a Full Frame Camera, to capture more image, higher resolution, and much better odds at making a good shot a great shot

Another sunrise shot from Nahant Beach. It was the same morning as the previous shot with a different perspective. The sky is on fire...

The only way to take it is to wake up before the town does.

Tramonto Bellissimo means beautiful sunset in Italian. So musical. Looking through my photos there are sunsets from all over. The first...

Vermont is known for many things starting with Maple Syrup, beautiful scenery, and great skiing. The ride on Route 100 is one of the most...

The Golden Gate Bridge was designed to be anything but International Orange as its color is known. There were options and black and gold...