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Downtown Boston in Spring near Boston Common
A beautiful day to walk around downtown Boston! This photo was taken on a spring day in May 2011 while I was visiting Boston for the day. The Old North Church steeple can be seen in the background. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is[…]
Old Continental Tires sign in a Window in Hardwick, VT
Driving through Hardwick, Vermont, I came across a couple of shuttered businesses, one of which had an old Continental Tires sign in the window. Long gone are the days when tires were changed at this old garage, but the building still stands. I am not sure how long this business has been closed, but by[…]
Hardwick, Vermont near Connie’s Kitchen and S & J Fitness
This photo was taken in Hardwick, Vermont in May 2011 near Connie’s Kitchen Bakery & Deli and S & J Fitness, both of which are located along the main road going through Hardwick, VT. Hardwick, Vermont wasn’t a town that I was planning on driving through, but I did end up going through there as[…]
Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City at Sunset
The Holiday Inn – West Bay in Traverse City is located just east of downtown Traverse City along the shores of the Grand Traverse Bay. I stayed at the Holiday Inn West Bay during my stay in Traverse City from June 9-11, 2012 and had an enjoyable experience. Our room was located in one of[…]
New York City Park Row Buildings in Lower Manhattan
The Park Row buildings in lower Manhattan, New York City. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to the Creative Commons license and copyright disclosure in the paragraph below. Newspapers, magazines[…]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Skyline after a Spring Storm
The Milwaukee, Wisconsin skyline after a spring storm. This photo was taken on top of a bridge that overlooks Fond Du Lac Avenue looking east towards downtown Milwaukee. I’ve only been to Milwaukee a couple of times, but when I do go, I like to stop by the Wisconsin Cheese Mart downtown to sample cheeses[…]
The Front Porch at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The historic front porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is known to be the longest front porch of any hotel in the world. The Grand Hotel, which in 2012 celebrates its 125th anniversary, has been a well known hotel for well over a century and came to Hollywood fame in 1980 with the[…]
Green Velvet Couches at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The green velvet couches at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island are the perfect touch to a building that dates back 125 years this year. This room is located on the main level just behind the main lobby and near the staircase in the center of the building. Green seems to be a color[…]
The Lobby of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The lobby at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is adorned with old fashion furnishings, chandeliers, cabinetry and other historical items. As you walk around the lobby, there are many displays, old photographs, memorabilia as well as galleries and museums dedicated to the hotel as well as to the popular love story movie Somewhere in Time,[…]
The Dining Room at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The dining room at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is beautiful. The wood floors, old furniture and surrounding architecture of the room can take you back to a time over one hundred years ago. This photo was taken in June 2012 while I was visiting Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. During 2012, the[…]
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan is a historic hotel built in the late 19th century and made famous in the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, a love story starring Christoper Reeve and Jane Seymour. This photo was taken in June 2012 during the 125th anniversary celebration of the Grand Hotel on[…]
Sunset at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan
The sunset at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 along the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula. Presque Isle Park is known to be a great location to view sunsets as well as the northern lights (also known as the aurora borealis). Licensing and Copyright Information[…]
Sunset in Traverse City, Michigan over the Bay
The sun sets over the bay near Traverse City in northern Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 from the pier just east of the Holiday Inn – West Bay looking towards the west. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For[…]
Venus Transit Over the Sun on June 5, 2012
This is a photo of the Venus transit over the Sun on June 5, 2012, taken from Schererville, Indiana. This photo was taken just before sunset, around 8:15pm. The photo above is the same photo as the one below, except in the below photo I left the tree and the street light to provide some[…]
New York City, SoHo Neighborhood Shopping on Broadway
The shopping district in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood along Broadway Ave. Featured in this photo are Bloomingdales and Old Navy. View more photos from my New York City collection! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and[…]
The Lake and Bow Bridge in Central Park, New York
The Bow Bridge in Central Park is one of the more popular locations for both tourists and residents. Whether you enjoy the bridge for it’s beautiful elegance, history, movie fame, or simply to cross over, the Bow Bridge is also one of the most photographed bridges in New York City. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing[…]
Couple holding hands in Newport, Rhode Island
Sometimes you come across an “aww” moment. While walking through Newport, Rhode Island myself holding hands with my girlfriend, we came across this couple walking slowly in front of us while holding hands. With the old shops, the angles and the details created by everything else; I had my camera out already, so naturally I[…]
Photo of Central Park South in New York City
The view looking east on Central Park South in New York City. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to the Creative Commons license and copyright disclosure in the paragraph below.[…]
HDR Photo of Downtown Boston and Old North Church
A beautiful day in Boston depicted in this photo of downtown Boston buildings featuring the Old North Church near Boston Common. While most of Boston can be referred to as historic, this particular area is of historic significance as Boston Common is on of the oldest areas in the city and was once a large[…]
Dixfield, Maine on US Route 2 at the Webb River Bridge
Dixfield, Maine is located in the eastern portion of the state along US Route 2, about a three hour drive north of Portland, Maine. This photo shows the town of Dixfield, Maine and the bridge that separates the town from the next town of Mexico, Maine. When looking over the bridge to the north (left),[…]
Empire State Building NYC View from the Street
A unique photo of the Empire State Building in New York City as the top pierces the clouds above. The Empire State Building is the second tallest tower in New York City (after the new 1 World Trade Center building in lower Manhattan). The Empire State Building once held the record for the tallest building[…]
New York City Buildings with Rockefeller Center in Midtown
A street view look upwards towards Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan. This photo was taken while on a New York City double decker bus tour around the city in May 2011 while I was visiting New York. This photo was taken along E. 49th Street. Check out the rest of my New York photography on[…]
Historic Flatiron Building in New York City – NYC Landmark
The historic Flatiron building is an iconic symbol of New York City and one of it’s first landmarks. This building makes the shape of a triangle, hence the name Flatiron Building for its flattened shape. It is located in the Flatiron District of New York City in the southern area of Midtown Manhattan. This building[…]
Acadia National Park Beach Rocks on the Shore
The shores of Acadia National Park are beautiful; lined with algae covered rocks, bluffs, trees and every now and then, a little beach. This photo was taken in May 2011 while driving along the scenic loop road through Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Maine in the southeastern tip of the park. Check out my[…]
The Dakota, NYC Home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
The Dakota is a co-op apartment building located in New York City along Central Park West at W 72 Street across from Central Park. This building is was constructed in the 1880s and at the time, was constructed in a sparsely populated area of New York City that was much further from where the center[…]
The Adirondacks along the Saranac River in New York
The Saranac River in the Adirondacks is a beautiful place to be. This photo was taken in May 2011 while driving from Plattsburgh, NY to Lake Placid, NY along State Road 3. Check out more of my Adirondacks photography here on my website! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display[…]
Omni Palmer House Hotel in downtown Boston
This photo looks like it’s straight from Gotham City, but it’s not…this is the Omni Parker House Hotel in downtown Boston. As I was on my east coast road trip in May 2011, I stayed one night here and took this photo after returning from the original Cheer’s bar and location just under a mile[…]
Closed Business of Tucker Cars Garage in Hardwick, Vermont
I’ve driven through Vermont twice and from a photographer’s standpoint, one thing about Vermont is that you never know what you’ll come across. One minute you might be driving past a beautiful modern home, then a cemetery from the 1800s, then a beautiful ranch followed by abandon and dilapidated buildings along a main state highway.[…]
HDR Photo of the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls
HDR photo of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada taken in May 2011. The Rainbow Bridge is the main connection between the United States and Canada and is just a short distance away from the mouth of both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. This is one of my favorite photos from[…]
Solar Eclipse in Northwest Indiana – May 20, 2012
Click to enlarge. Solar eclipse taking place on the evening of May 20, 2012 as seen from Schererville, Indiana. This particular eclipse was viewable throughout most of the United States and in a select area on the western coast from roughly Sacramento southeast to Albuquerque, the eclipse was seen with a “ring of fire”. A ring[…]
Historic Old State House Antique Spiral Staircase in Boston
This historic spiral staircase is located in the historic Old State House in the center of downtown Boston, MA. This building is historic for many reasons and is most notable as being depicted in the background of the Paul Revere photo of the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre also occurred near the building, which resides[…]
New York City with Radio City Music Hall
This photo was taken in May 2011 and features Radio City Music Hall in New York City while Rose and I were on our east coast road trip. This particular photo was taken while we were on a double decker bus tour driving through Midtown Manhattan. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public[…]
Aerial photo of Lake Point Tower, Lake Shore Drive in Chicago
Lake Point Tower (front left) is a residential building located just east of Lake Shore Drive and north of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago. The building is the only residential building that is located on the east side of Lake Shore Drive. Opened in 1968, Lake Point Tower has been home to several celebrities[…]
HDR photo NYC Times Square at Night
This beautiful HDR photo of Times Square at night was taken while on my second east coast road trip in May 2011. Check out more of my New York City photography photos taken in Times Square, Tribeca and Central Park! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written[…]
Smoky Mountains Stream with Fall Colors
This is one of the most beautiful fall photographs that I have ever taken. This photo was taken in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee near the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail not long after hiking the Grotto Falls trail an hour or so earlier. I took this photo just before sunset[…]
Smoky Mountains Grotto Falls Trail at Sunset
I took this photo along the trail that leads to Grotto Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This trail is not far from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and is a moderate trail to walk for hikers. The trail leading to Grotto Falls is about 1.5 miles (nearly 3[…]
Aerial Chicago Photography and Helicopter Photos
Aerial photographs of downtown Chicago, taken in August 2011. These photos were taken from a helicopter through Sun Aero Helicopters of Lansing, IL. While on this photo shoot I also took aerial video of Chicago just before I started taking photos. Featured in the above photo is the John Hancock building with Lake Michigan as[…]
Giuseppe’s Authentic Italian Restaurant in Northwest Indiana
Giuseppe’s Everything Italian in Schererville is an authentic Italian restaurant in Northwest Indiana, located near the AMC Theaters just west of Indianapolis Blvd (US 41). Opened in 2011, Giuseppe’s offers authentic Italian cuisine, with many of it’s core ingredients imported directly from Italy. Giuseppe’s specializes in wood fired brick oven pizzas, pastas, lasagna, and much[…]
Oliver Winery Pinot Grigio 2009 Wine Bottle in BW
Oliver Winery in Bloomington, Indiana has become a staple for wine lovers across the state as well as a hidden gem for those traveling through the Midwest. Located just a few miles north of Bloomington along IN-37 (about 40 miles south of Indianapolis), Oliver Winery has been making wine in southern Indiana since the early[…]
Marina Towers Overlooking a Green Chicago River
The Marina Towers in Chicago overlook a dyed green Chicago River, a Chicago tradition around St. Patrick’s Day. The Marina Towers are a residential set of twin towers located along the northern edge of the Chicago River just off of State Street in downtown Chicago. The Marina Towers are distinct looking and are easily recognizable[…]
Louisville Skyline from Falls of the Ohio State Park in Indiana
The downtown Louisville, Kentucky skyline as seen from across the Ohio River at Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana. This is one of the best locations to get a photo of Louisville’s picturesque skyline along the river. This photo was taken on Mother’s Day in May 2010. Check out my other photos,[…]
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with Spoonbridge and Cherry
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This photo was taken in August 2010 while visiting Minneapolis for an extended weekend. This sculpture, which is known as the Spoonbridge and Cherry, is located near Loring Park and the Walker Art Center on the west side of Minneapolis. This is a popular area for tourists to[…]
Park Avenue Red Rocks in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah
Red rock monuments are located all across eastern Utah in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. I drove through the park on the third day of my west coast road trip in June of 2009. These rock formations are known as Park Avenue and are one of the first sites to see after entering the[…]
Radio City Music Hall in New York City (with color spotting)
In May 2006, I spent my first day in New York City. I had never been this far east and New York City was the third major stop while on my east coast road trip of 2006 (Washington and Atlantic City were my first two stops). I snapped many photos of Radio City Music Hall[…]
Yellowstone National Park Canyon Photo of Lewis River
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is one of the most beautiful, serene places that I have ever visited. The above photo was captured not long before driving into the park from the southern entrance. I could see that I was driving alongside a canyon and a river, but when I pulled over and actually took[…]
2012 Chicago Auto Show featuring 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show went into full gear as it opened to the public on Friday, February 10, 2012. In this photo, Hyundai is featuring with their all new 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT model, which replaces the Elantra Touring. The Chicago Auto Show has been a fixture in the Chicago area since it began[…]
Stone Bridge Estates in Schererville, Indiana by Precision Construction
Stone Bridge Estates in Schererville, Indiana is a premier community built by Precision Construction in Northwest Indiana. The neighborhood is conveniently located just northwest of the intersection of US 41 (Indianapolis Blvd) and US 30 (Joliet St) near the AMC Theaters on Deer Creek Drive. The houses that are built in this neighborhood were built[…]
Dyer, Indiana Town Hall on Joliet St (US 30)
Dyer, Indiana is a small town tucked in the far south suburbs of Chicago in Northwest Indiana. The Dyer Town Hall building is located in downtown Dyer on Joliet St (US 30) in Dyer just east of Hart Ave and St. Margaret Mercy Hospital. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or[…]
Heritage Park and Kaske House in Munster, Indiana
Spring arrived early this year in Northwest Indiana and the blossoms were in full bloom at Heritage Park in Munster, Indiana. Heritage Park in Munster is a relatively new park located at the corner of Columbia Ave and Ridge Road. This location is a local historical landmark and a significant location in Munster’s history because[…]
Storm Cell over Schererville heading towards Chicago 3/23/2012
Storms developing across the Midwest on Friday, March 23, 2012 (click for full version image). This storm cell is approaching Schererville, IN heading north towards Chicago. The shot was taken facing southwest as the storm moved almost directly north along the Indiana / Illinois border. I give permission for any news or weather agency to[…]
Storm Cell Development over Matteson, Illinois – 3/15/2012
This is a photo of a storm cell as it was developing over Matteson and Richton Park, Illinois near Sauk Trail and I-57. This photo was taken on March 15, 2012 at about 5:00pm. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information[…]
Gary, Indiana Union Station Abandon Train Depot
The Union Station building on Broadway just north of 4th Street in downtown Gary, Indiana has been abandoned for decades and still sits today, crumbling between the railroad tracks and the Indiana Tollroad. This once beautiful building loaded and unloaded passengers headed to and from Chicago and east towards New York City. The ornate structure[…]
Palace Theater in Lake Placid, New York
The Palace Theater in Lake Placid, NY was lit up and jam packed with people lining up along the street to see a movie. I snapped this photo quickly as Rose and I took a walk towards Mirror Lake. One thing that I enjoy about taking photos of movie theaters is that they can create[…]
Newport, Rhode Island Harbor Boats and Marina
Boats rest in the Newport, Rhode Island harbor near downtown Newport. This photo was taken in May 2011 as Rose and I were driving on our east coast road trip. After spending some time in downtown Newport, Rose and I had lunch at the Brick Alley Pub, took a drive along Ocean Ave and then[…]
President Obama at Gary Roosevelt HS in Northwest Indiana
In April 2008, then Senator Barack Obama made a campaign stop at Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana as he made one of several campaign stops in Northwest Indiana before eventually defeating Hillary Clinton and winning the Presidential primary and then later the Presidential election in 2008. President Obama made several trips to NW Indiana[…]
Downtown Crown Point, Indiana on the Square
Downtown Crown Point, Indiana is one of the only communities in Northwest Indiana that actually has a commercial “square” with a courthouse in the middle. The photo above was taken of the east side of the square looking north. To the left and not pictured is the historic Old Lake County Courthouse, which was built[…]
President Clinton in Schererville, IN at Villa Cesare – May 2008
As the 2008 Democratic Presidential Race drew closer and closer between then Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton stumps for his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, in throughout Northwest Indiana and made a stop in Schererville, Indiana at Villa Cesare. President Clinton spoke to a crowd of a couple hundred local[…]
City Hall in Hammond, Indiana on Calumet Ave
The City Hall building in Hammond, Indiana is located on the corner of Calumet Ave and Highland across the street from Hammond High School. Hammond is one of the largest cities in the State of Indiana and is the largest city by population in Northwest Indiana. Located in the far northwest corner of the state,[…]
Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Indiana
Today, the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, IN functions as a tourist attraction and houses several shops and galleries that are open to the public. In the warmer months, craft fairs and other cultural events are held around the courthouse and on the grounds of the square in downtown Crown Point. The Old[…]
Vermont Barn on SR-14 by South Woodbury’s Sabin Pond
This photo was one of those lucky shots. I was driving south on State Road 14 in Vermont about 20 miles north of Montpelier when I saw this barn. I had the camera in my hands, rolled down the car window, and snapped this photo as I was driving. It’s probably one of my best[…]
JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel before Super Bowl XLVI 46
The entrance of the JW Marriott Indianapolis hotel the night before Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy. The photo above was taken at the top of the parking garage across the street at the corner of Maryland and West St just after midnight on February 5, 2012, about 17 hours before the[…]
Blue skies over the Adirondacks in Upstate New York
This was one of those lucky photos. I pulled the car over at just the right spot at just the right time of the day and caught this shot as Rose and I were driving towards Lake Placid, NY in the Adirondacks along the Saranac River. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public[…]
The beach at Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Maine
This HDR photo was taken at Acadia National Park in May 2011 as Rose and I reached the furthest point of our east coast road trip. Acadia National Park was very foggy on the day we arrived, but often times we would get a glimpse of the bluffs and cliffs along the oceanside. Licensing and[…]
HDR photo of an evening in Times Square, New York City
The lights of Times Square look amazing at almost any time of the day. On this day, it was foggy and raining, but this HDR photo of Times Square in New York City has some incredible color and contrast, contrary to what the evening was actually like. Be sure to check out the old Tribeca[…]
HDR photo of Niagara Falls with the Maid of the Mist
The Maid of the Mist is certainly a unique ride! In this photo, the Maid of the Mist boat gets as close to the Horseshoe Falls as it can as it gives tourists an up close view of Niagara Falls. These photos were taken from the Rainbow Bridge, the main roadway into and out of[…]
Newport, RI Cliffs at the “40 Steps” near Ocean Ave
Newport, Rhode Island bluffs and cliffs nears Ocean Ave. This photo was taken in May 2011 at the bottom of the “40 steps” near the famous Newport mansions. Rose and I spent a couple of hours in Newport, RI as we passed through heading from New York City to Boston. We visited downtown Newport, had[…]
Newport Rhode Island Boats in the Harbor
Newport, Rhode Island is a beautiful place to be almost any time of the year. I was there in May 2011 and took this HDR photo of these boats in the Newport, Rhode Island harbor. If you plan to visit Newport, RI, be sure to take a walk through the downtown area where there are[…]
Webb River in Dixfield Maine on US Route 2
This is an HDR photo of the Webb River in Dixfield, Maine. This photo was taken facing north on the bridge for US Route 2. I’ve taken two road trips to Maine five years apart and stopped at this spot both times to take a photo. The photo above was taken in May 2011. Check[…]
HDR Photo of Niagara Falls featuring the Horseshoe Falls
This HDR photo of Niagara Falls was taken in May 2011 while Rose and I were on the last leg of our east coast road trip. I had taken a photo of this tree at this same location about five years earlier and wanted to try to capture the same angle with the same things[…]
HDR Photo of a Rainbow in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York
I saw this rainbow in my rear view mirror just minutes after driving out of a brief storm. I quickly got out of my car and found myself at a scenic pull off with a river and the rainbow going right over it. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display[…]
The Webb River in Dixfield Maine near US Route 2
The Webb River runs under US Route 2 as it passes between Dixfield, Maine and Mexico, Maine in the western part of the state. I took this photo as Rose and I were on our east coast road trip. We had left Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME earlier that day and were heading[…]
Downtown Indianapolis the Night Before Super Bowl XLVI near Harry & Izzy’s and St Elmo Steak House
This is probably one of my favorite photos that I took on the night before Super Bowl XLVI in downtown Indianapolis. I love the color, but most of all, I just love how Indianapolis looks so alive in this photo. This photo was taken around 1:00am at the corner of Maryland St. and Illinois St.,[…]
HDR Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis Comes Alive for Super Bowl XLVI
Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis was brightly lit in the days leading to Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This photo was taken at 2:00am in the hours just before Super Bowl XLVI 46 took place between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy.[…]
Hampton Inn Transformed into Bud Light Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI
The Hampton Inn in downtown Indianapolis was transformed into the Bud Light Hotel for the days leading up to Super Bowl XLVI 46 at Lucas Oil Stadium. This HDR photo of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis was taken at just before 1:00am early Sunday morning, just hours before the big game match up between the[…]
Indianapolis Skyline at Night with Shooting Star taken from JW Marriott Hotel
This photo was taken of the Indianapolis skyline at night from the new JW Marriott Hotel and I was lucky enough to actually capture a shooting star in this photo! If you click on the photo it will enlarge in a new browser window, so be sure to check out the shooting star in the[…]
Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Home of the Indianapolis Colts and 2012 Super Bowl XLVI 46
This photo (click to enlarge) was taken from a hotel room in the new JW Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis at around 3:00am on Sunday, January 15, 2012. In this photo you can see Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team as well as home of the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI 46[…]
HDR Before and After of Newport, RI Boats in the Harbor
This photo is a before and after of what an HDR photo looks like in its original form before being merged with others. The photo on the left if the original taken at regular exposure. The photo on the right is the result of the merging of three photos; one underexposed, one overexposed and one[…]
HDR Before and After of Rocks along Ocean Avenue in Newport, RI
This is the same photo, side by side. Well…basically. The photo on the left is one photo in a series of three which make up the photo on the right. The photo on the right is an HDR photo, a combination of three images merged into one. This was a great location to take an[…]
HDR Photo of Lake Placid near Mirror Lake and Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club
These are HDR photos of Lake Placid, NY mountain range just before sunset taken in May 2011. These photos were taken at one of the highest peaks in town, near the Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly[…]
Beautiful Victorian Old Searsport Maine House Falling Apart Along US Route 1
I spotted this house as Rose and I were driving north on US Route 1 in Searsport, Maine towards Acadia National Park. I wish that I knew more about the history of this once beautiful home. It appears to be Victorian and probably built around the turn of the 20th century, or just before. It[…]
Sun Aero Helicopters Chicago Aerial Photography Tour (Video)
In August 2011, Rose and I took a helicopter tour of Chicago through Sun Aero Helicopters in Lansing, IL. From Lansing, our flight flew directly north to the lakefront at around 95th St. We flew over the lakefront and past the Museum of Science and Industry and further north past the University of Chicago campus.[…]
HDR Photo of Las Vegas Skyline featuring Paris, Bally’s, Flamingo and Bellagio fountain.
Let me first start by saying that this photo is absolutely real. Nothing is superimposed. There is a reason that it has a ‘fantasy’ type of look to it. The above photo is an HDR photograph of the Las Vegas skyline taken from the 18th floor balcony of a hotel room in the West End[…]
The Painted Ladies of San Francisco Victorian Houses at Alamo Square
The “Painted Ladies” of San Francisco, a group of famous Victorian Houses known for their identical architecture, but most notably known as the location of the Tanner family picnic during the opening credits of the 1990s TV show Full House. This photo was taken in November 2008 at Alamo Square park facing the San Francisco[…]
Morton Arboretum Fall Photography and Fall Photos
This photo was taken at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL during October 2011, right in the middle of the peak fall colors in Illinois. I took several shots of this tree, including some that look up into the interior of the tree. The Morton Arboretum is a giant park located in the west suburbs[…]
Best Bridesmaid Wedding Photo Poses and Ideas
This photo was taken over a walking bridge in South Bend and is probably the best bridesmaid photo that I have taken to date for several reasons. It was difficult to get the perfect shot because it was a hot and sunny day and the sun was shining right on the faces of all of[…]
Petill-Hudnall Wedding Makes for Amazing Bridesmaids Photo
This photo is bittersweet for many reasons. First of all, this was the last wedding that I photographed as it is now just too hard to book myself so far in advance, so I am working more with commercial photography as well as my own freelancing. Second, this is probably one of the best bridesmaids[…]
Smoky Mountains National Park photo taken in Moss Covered River Rocks and Rapids
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a beautiful place any time of the year, but no more than in the fall. The green in this photo masks the fact that it was taken in the final days of October 2010. Beautiful green mossy river rocks cover the riverbed in this vibrantly green photograph. I[…]
Boston Skyline at Night with Boats on Charles River
Boston is such a beautiful city from nearly every angle. It’s position on the ocean and on the Charles River makes it one of the best skylines to photograph. This photo was taken in May 2011 while driving on an east coast road trip with my girlfriend Rose. As soon as we saw ourselves driving[…]
HDR Photo of Boston Skyline on the Charles River
As Rose and I arrived in Boston while on our East Coast road trip in May 2011, we found ourselves driving around in somewhat of a circle, going over one bridge then over another. Eventually, we were driving along a parkway and as soon as I found a parking spot, I pulled in and got[…]
Historical Tribeca Buildings in New York City on Church St with D. Rich Co building
I lucked out with this photo opportunity. On the second day of our east coast May 2011 road trip, Rose and I stayed at the Roxy Hotel NYC in New York City. We checked in around 2:00pm and shortly after we got checked in, we peaked out the window and saw these old buildings. These[…]
Mormon Row Barn at Grand Teton National Park
When I go out looking for scenes to shoot, I try and find my own angles and my own perspective rather than the traditional photos that every tourist has taken. However, while researching for my cross country road trip that I was about to take back in June 2009, I kept coming across photos taken[…]
The Sample Gates at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN
This photo was taken as I visited Bloomington in early August 2014. The Sample Gates were constructed here in the 1980s, replacing what use to be the main road that lead into the old part of campus. This area is featured in one of the scenes from the 1979 movie Breaking Away, which was filmed[…]
Mill Ruins at Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN
Rose and I traveled to Minneapolis in August 2010 and had the opportunity to educate ourselves with the history of the flour mills in the Minneapolis area. With big names such as Gold Medal Flour, Pillsbury, General Mills and others which have come and gone, who could resist a quick tour of the history of[…]