The Tall Sails

Wow, it's been some time since I have done a blog. I have been one busy photographer. Wedding, Commercial work, and having my kids from Wisconsin have kept me a little busy. I know, no excuse.

Last week, I was in Cleveland, Ohio, to see these great Sailboats for the first time. I have always seen them on TV but never live. We were advised to arrive early because parking for this event is very hard. I showed up 2 hours before the ships were to show up and barely found a spot.

The weather was great, and you could finally see these great ships in the distance. I was going to use a tripod, but because it was a very sunny day, I could hand hold my 400mm with a 2.0 extender and keep the speed at 1500. ISO was 200. The challenge I had was not holding the lens, but all boats were blocking our view. Most of these boats felt they needed to be right on their side and follow them for 10 min. But with some patients and help with Photoshop, I could eliminate them. I waited for an opening and then took the pictures. It is defiantly a challenge and very disappointing.

It was great seeing these ships and the work they have to do to improve our look of the past. Here are a few pictures that I came up with that day. I enjoyed looking at the past. Now off to Bermuda this weekend for a week.

Nice Vacation

It’s been some time since I have placed a post. I have been busy with things I can’t publish yet, and yes, I took some time off to enjoy our first cruise since 2019. We had a great time and lots of exciting pictures.

While waiting for my wife to get ready for the evening, I watched this tug watching us and thought I could use this picture. I love the way the water splashed over the boat. Then I wanted to find a saying that would match the scene. Yes, we got back to a few challenges—nothing new. But as the phrase say, Life goes on. So true.

Boating Season

Some of my favorite things are water and boating. The combination equals photo time. My wife just got done eating at a restaurant outside. While eating, I was looking around for a possible photo. When we were done eating, I knew that the sun would look great, and great it did.

Sanibel Island

This boat caught my eye, color, and light. Boating has been in my blood since I was a little kid. My father was a boating pilot, and he shared his love with us. Water is always my comfort place, for I have no fear when it comes to water. Not that I don’t respect it, I do but seeing it, being in it, brings me happiness. Maybe that is why I enjoy Florida so much. Especially the Sanibel area. You are surrounded by water. The locals the tourist are so friendly. The food is excellent along with the views. If you have never been there and enjoy the water, this is your place. Thanks for a great time.

Someday

Michigan

This sure has been an interesting year. For many of us, a difficult time in our business. Fear of the unknown, and replanning. Being a Wedding Photographer and Commercial (health), it’s completely changed my business. With cancelations and no income from photography coming in, it makes you think. With all of us staying home, what is a photographer to do? For me, I have been learning and practicing every day the Adobe Suite. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere) I practice recreating pictures in my head with my camera. I am playing with light and seeing what you can do and can’t do. I do this for about 2 hours every day. I walk just about every day while listening to a podcast about business. Someday this will be over. Eventually, we will be back to normal. Someday we will be back doing what we wanted this year. The brides will be back looking forward to there big day. Photographers will be back at doing creativity. Life is always a learning lesson. What are you learning during this tough time? You can do it, and you will get threw this tough time. A year ago, I experienced this tough time, and when I thought it was over, I was wrong. I made a choice from going Full -time photographer to a part-time photographer. I made this choice because I had too. Financially it was tough. I look forward to when I retire and use my experience doing what I love—taking pictures. Someday. For those of you struggling and wondering what is next? Trust in God. He has a purpose for you. You might not see it today but hang in there. I know, as I said, I been there. I am thinking of you.