The Main Event
A catch-all gallery of photos I like but don’t know where else to put. My ever-growing collection includes still life, experimental, candids, landscapes, and just having fun with a camera.
Authors Note: I’ve shot these “Pandora’s Box” images using a variety of 35mm film and digital cameras. In some cases, the camera equipment and technical details of the shot are described.
Inquisitive Turtle
A brightly-colored box turtle looking inquisitive at its surroundings. Woodbridge, Virginia.
Squash on the Rocks
A assorted autumn harvest of squash on a stone patio. Image taken with my iPhone 15.
A Plate of Wildflowers
A plate of wildflower petals, after the flowers were shredded to dry for the seeds. Image taken with my iPhone 15.
An Old-Fashioned Spaceman in the Water
While walking along the beach of Nags Head, North Carolina, I saw my late-afternoon shadow and decided to have some fun. This shadow is superimposed on a tidal pool. Image taken with my iPhone 15.
An Old-Fashioned Spaceman
While walking along the beach of Nags Head, North Carolina, I saw my late-afternoon shadow and decided to have some fun. Image taken with my iPhone 15.
The Man in the Sand
A worm-riddled shell forming a shadow of the Man in the moon, on the sand. Captured along the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
Landscape in Miniature
A miniature landscape merely temporary in nature. Actually a sand-sculpted tidal pool along Nags Head beach. Part of the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
Landscape in Miniature
A miniature landscape merely temporary in nature. Actually a sand-sculpted tidal pool along Nags Head beach. Part of the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
Landscape in Miniature
A miniature landscape merely temporary in nature. Actually a sand-sculpted tidal pool along Nags Head beach. Part of the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
Landscape in Miniature
A miniature landscape merely temporary in nature. Actually a sand-sculpted tidal pool along Nags Head beach. Part of the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
Landscape in Miniature
A miniature landscape merely temporary in nature. Actually a sand-sculpted tidal pool along Nags Head beach. Part of the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
Landscape in Miniature
A miniature landscape merely temporary in nature. Actually a sand-sculpted tidal pool along Nags Head beach. Part of the Cape Hatteras Barrier Islands of North Carolina.
A Plate of Incan Corn
Showing off a plate of roasted, multi-colored Incan corn kernels. This is a typical snack food in the Andes Mountains of Peru. These corn kernels are about fingertip size, about three times the size of typical kernels of American corn.
Tree Fungus
An interesting image of tree fungus on an old log. Withers Grove park, Steele Creek North Carolina.
Ancient Chimney
Ancient chimney surrounded by brush and tree. Withers Grove park, Steele Creek North Carolina. I really liked the texture of the brick with light dappling across it.
A Tasty Dish of Grilled Bamboo Shoots
A tasty dish of grilled bamboo shoots, garnished with green onions.
Plant on the Rocks
A plant thriving amongst the rocks and beach gravel along Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
Alligator Snapping Turtle
An rather large, pissed off, alligator snapping turtle crossing a road near Leesylvania State Park, northern Virginia. Winnie got this great closeup photo.
Banana Plant
A banana plant in Acapulco, Mexico. Nikon 8008 and Nikon 35mm lens, 100ASA film scanned to digital.
Bird of Paradise Flower
A Bird of Paradise flower. Waimea Valley Cultural Center, Oahu, Hawaii. Nikon D7100, Tamron 28-135mm lens set at aperture priory F2.8 for shallow focus depth.
Looking Up The Stairs
Looking up the spiral staircase on the final ascent to the top of Diamond Head National Monument, Oahu, Hawaii. This is part of the artillery complex built by the US Army during WWII intended to defend Honolulu against sea-born invasions. It was never operational, and now is a popular tourist attraction on the island.
Taking Flight
A seagull taking flight, on the sands of Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York
A Seagull on the Seashore
A seagull on the sands of Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York
Footprints in the Sand
The footprints of a seabird in the sands of Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York.
A Remembrance of Better Times
The remains of a horseshoe crab, partially buried in the shifting sands of the surf line. At Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York. June 17, 2022. Taken with a N ikon D7100 and Tamron 24-135mm Lens
Birds on a Pier
Flocks of various types sea birds on an old pier, taking a break from flying. On the Potomac River just south of Powell's Creek. Taken from my HO Sports Beacon inflatable kayak "Dragonfly."
A blue Heron catching Lunch.
Julie J Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve, near Leesylvania State park, Virginia. Taken with an iPhone8
Vines on a Wall
A mix of vines, shadows, and graffitti create interesting patterns on this old brickwork. Old industrial building along the cross country trail behind the Workhouse Arts Center, near Occoquan Regional park, Virginia.
A Tree In A Bamboo Forest
A gnarled tree trunk growing in the midst of a bamboo forest. Along a hiking trail in Andrew Leitch Park, Prince William County, Virginia. Taken with an iPhone8, May 6, 2021.
Mushrooms in Formation
Tree fungus growing along the trunk of a tree creating a "Y" formation. Neabsco Creek, Woodbridge, Virginia. Image taken with an iPhone8, April 17, 2021
Blue Mushroom
This was an interesting tree fungus I particularly enjoyed shooting. The blue tinting is actually the result of using a piece of scrap blue plastic to balance the natural sunlight. The location was near the Bull Run Marina, Fairfax County, Virginia. Image taken with an iPhone8. April 17, 2021
Tree Fungus on a Stump
Tree Fungus on a Stump, Neabsco Creek, Woodbridge, Virginia. Image taken with an iPhone8, January 27, 2021
Tree Fungus on a Stump
Tree Fungus on a Stump, Neabsco Creek, Woodbridge, Virginia. Image taken with an iPhone8, January 27, 2021
A Fungus
An interesting fungus growing on a wooded hillside near Neabsco Creek. Taken with an iPhone 8, October 23, 2020
Railroad Tracks To Nowhere
A section of old railroad tracks abandoned. Centreville, Maryland. Image taken with my iPhone6
A Family of Mushrooms
A cute family of mushrooms. Image taken with my Nikon D7100.
Windows On Woonsocket
A wall of tenement building windows, renovated building on Main Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Taken with an iPhone 7, November 18, 2017
Illuminated Sunflower
An artificial sunflower illuminated with LEDs. One of many decorating a plaza in Nanning, China. Taken with an iPhone6 at sunset.
Illuminated Sunflower
An artificial sunflower illuminated with LEDs. One of many decorating a plaza in Nanning, China. Taken with an iPhone6 at sunset.
Driftwood Tree
A piece of driftwood hanging out into the Potomac River from the beach under Freestone Point, Virginia. A water bird blind is in the background. Taken with a Nikon Coolpix L20 camera set to "Landscape."
Looking Up At A Coconut Palm Tree
Looking up at a coconut palm on Boca de Cangrejos beach, Puerto Rico. Nikon D7100 with Tamron 24-135 lens, handheld
A View of the Battlement of Castillo de San Cristobal
A view of the battlement of Castillo de San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico. I shot this for the texture and angles of the old sea beatened and weathered stone. Nikon D7100 with Tamron 24-135 lens, handheld
Looking Through the Doors
A series of doors in the troops barracks section of Castillo de San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nikon D7100 with Tamron 24-135 lens, handheld
Red Bollard
A weathered but well painted red bollard stands it's lonely post. San Juan cruise ship terminal, San Juan Puerto Rico. Nikon D7100 with Tamron 24-135 lens, handheld
Pigeon On A Piling
A Pigeon sitting on an old piling, part of the Redcliffe Bridge crossing the Floating Harbor of Bristol, England.
Horseshoe Crab on Jones Beach
A horseshoe crab in the surf on Jones Beach. Nikon D7100, Tamron 24-135mm lens with a Tiffen filter for the star effect.
Horseshoe Crab on Jones Beach
A horseshoe crab in the surf on Jones Beach. Nikon D7100, Tamron 24-135mm lens.
Growing a New Post
A tree growing to replace a missing parking post. Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island
Horse
A horse in it's paddock at cousin Richard Herteau's property, Millville, Massachusetts
Horse
A horse in it's paddock at cousin Richard Herteau's property, Millville, Massachusetts
Pony
A pony in it's paddock at cousin Richard Herteau's property, Millville, Massachusetts
Old Barn
An old barn outside of Woodsbury, Tennessee
Chimney in a Field
A stone and brick chimney sitting in a field, apparently all that remains of an old house. Nikon D7100 with Tamron 24-130mm lens, outside of Woodsbury, Tennessee.
A Orchid
An orchid in full bloom. Taken using backlighting and flash in a lighting box, Nikon D7100 with a Tamron 24-135mm lens.
Cactus Flower
A prickly pear cactus flower. Taken at a cactus garden outside Las Vegas, Nevada, using natural sunlight, Nikon D7100 with a Tamron 24-135mm lens.
Cactus Flower with Bee
A cactus flower being pollinated. Taken at a cactus garden outside Las Vegas, Nevada, using natural sunlight, Nikon D7100 with a Tamron 24-135mm lens.
Row Of Houses
The lights of neighborhood houses across fields of new snow. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening, approximately 12 second exposure.
The Moon So Bright
The full moon through a tree in winter. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening, approximately 12 second exposure.
Lights in a Row
A combination of walkway and house lights illuminating a field of new snow. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening, approximately 12 second exposure.
House Lights
Reflections of light across a field of new snow. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening, approximately 12 second exposure.
Fence Lighting
Illuminations of light through a fence across new snow. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening, approximately 12 second exposure.
Row of Lights
A set of solar powered garden lights shining across new snow along a walkway. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening.
Winter Light
A solar powered garden light shining across new snow. Nikon D7100 set in "A" mode, early evening.
Stacked Lobster Crates
A stack of wooden lobster crates on Long Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island. Nikon "CoolPix L20" set in "landscape" mode.
Mussels
Mussels hanging off a lobster trap on Long Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island. Nikon "CoolPix L20" in "closeup" mode.
Lobster Traps
A stack of metal lobster traps on Long Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island. Nikon "CoolPix L20" set in "landscape" mode.
Snow on a Fence
Taken after a late season snow storm. I liked the pattern of fencing with snow accumulation and the natural duo-tone colors.
A Tree Grows In Ventura County
A house and severly clipped tree in a neighborhood in Ventura County, California. Taken in late afternoon using a Nikon "CoolPix L20."
Looking Out to Sea
An empty and abandoned beach chair on a sandbar exposed at low tide at the mouth of Powell's Creek, off the Potomac River. Discovered while paddling in our Sea Eagle 370.
Beams Of Light
A night photo of my house decorated with Christmas lights. Nikon D50, Nikon 35-70mm lens, Tiffen star filter
A New York Seagull
Taken on the Ferry to the Statue of Liberty, New York, Nikon D50.
Bromeliad
A macro of a Bromeliad, one of Weifang's indoor plants. Nikon D50 and Nikon 35-70mm lens
Squash Flower
A macro of a squash flower in Weifang's garden, at our home in Woodbridge. Nikon D50 and Tamron 24-135mm lens
Red Window
Long exposure of the inside of a window ringed with red Christmas lights. Nikon D50, Nikon 35-70mm lens
Christmas Lights
A row of hedges covered with Christmas lights. Nikon D50, Nikon 35-70mm lens, Tiffen Star Filter
Paper Mache On A Post
This was taken off the French Quarter in a residential area, New Orleans. The local residents attach notices to the lamp posts, and just keep adding new notices on top of the old ones. Over time, these notices weather and create this wonderful textured surface. Taken with a Nikon Nikkormat, standard 50mm lens, and T-Max 100 Black and White film. Scanned from the negative.
Winter's Tree Stump
A downed tree in the woods at Mom's house, Burlingham, New York. A long exposure picture taken December 2007 using Nikon D50, 35-70mm lens, Tripod.
Winter Stream
Winter Stream. Used a three second exposure with the camera on a Bogen tripod, Nikon D50 and nikon 35-70mm lens.
Old Stone Wall
Textures and patterns in a old New England stone wall
Old Shed
Old Shed at Moms house in Burlington New York. This is an old shed once used for sheep.
Colors In A Pool Of Water
Reflections of light and color in a pool of water.
Little Baby
The daughter of Winnies friend Lilly. The baby is about 9 months old at the time this photo was taken.
Old Pump In The Spotlight
One of my first attempts at using PhotoShop for changing my images. I used the "Lighting/Lights" effect to add spotlighting which I think creates a dramatic effect. The original photo scanned from a 35mm print into digital format.
Old Hand pump
Old Hand pump. Taken at Moms house in Burlington New York. Nikon D50 with 35-70 MM lens F811.
Apple Tree Stump
At Moms house in Burlington New York. Old apple tree stump behind her house. The former apple tree was easily over 100 years old.
Corn Crib
At Moms house in Burlington New York. Old corn crib at the edge of the woods. Taken with Nikon 8008 early evening about 15 second exposure at F8.
Scattered Coins
Scattered Coins. Experimenting with close-ups, macros, and still life photography
Coins in a Row
Coins in a Row. Experimenting with close-ups, macros, and still life photography using a lot of rolls of coins.
Sammy
Mom's doggie Sammy, her constant loyal companion for 16 years. Sammy was allegedly part terrier, part daschund, which explains his reddish fur and extremely short legs. He was also one of the smartest dogs I've ever know, with a heart twice the size of his diminutive body.
This photo earned second place in the "Animals" category of the Scranton Camera Clubs, 2005 annual photo contest.
Painting with Light
This was taken with a Nikon 8008 Fuji 200 film and the "B" setting to paint an image using sand lanterns and a flashlight to paint the streaks.
Winter Stream
Late afternoon in mid-December with air temperatures about 25 degrees. Approx 15 sec exposure at F16, Nikon 8008 35mm.
Tree Stump on Round Island
Taken on Round Island Pascagoula Mississippi September, 2004
A Sea Shell on the Sea Shore
A Sea Shell on the Sea Shore. Taken on Round Island Pascagoula Mississippi September, 2004. Taken with a Nikon 8008 using Fuji 200 film and a star filter.
Hibiscus
Macro of a Hibiscus flower. Taken at Bellingrath Gardens Daphne Alabama summer of 2004. Nikon 8008 35-70 macro lens Fuji 200 film.
Paper Mache On A Post
This was taken off the French Quarter in a residential area, New Orleans. The local residents attach notices to the lamp posts, and just keep adding new notices on top of the old ones. Over time, these notices weather and create this wonderful textured surface. Taken with a Nikon Nikkormat, standard 50mm lens, and T-Max 100 Black and White film. Scanned from the negative.
Cypress Knees In Black And White
Image of a cypress tree with two knees in a bayou. Taken with a Nikon Nikkormat, standard 50mm lens, and T-Max 100 Black and White film, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Scanned from the negative.
Highway 90 at Night
A long night exposure taken along Highway 90, Biloxi, Mississippi. Nikon 8080, 35mm film.
Laughing Gull, Daphne, Alabama
Closeup in flight shot of a laughing gull, a bird very common around Bellingrath Gardens, Alabama. Nikon 8080, 35mm film.
Morning Rose, Daphne, Alabama
This was taken on a camera club outing to Bellingrath Gardens, Alabama in April. Early morning shot with some nice water droplets still clinging. Nikon 8080, 35mm film.
Cypress Knee
This is a photo of a Cypress Knee, in a slough in Helena Nature Preserve, Helena, Mississippi. Nikon 8080, 35mm film.
The Agony of Defeat
Taken in Eufala, Alabama, July 2001. This girl was the lead pitcher for a girls championship fast-pitch softball team. The team was going into it's fourth of five games, having already lost two of it's previous games. The upcoming game was the team's last chance for a championship. Shot with a Nikon 8080, 35mm film.
A Hut in Black & White
Shot with a Nikon 8008, 33-70mm lens, TMAX 100ISO B&W film scanned from the print into a digital format. Eufala, Alabama.
Two Mushrooms
Mushrooms photographed in a neighbor's yard, Gautier, Mississippi. To me, it looks like the two mushrooms are quietly talking to each other. Nikon 8080, 35mm film.
Return to My Photo and Video Collection Homepage
Textures In Nature
I’ve developed a fascination for the small things in nature; the textures of naturally occurring objects. This gallery is all about closeups and wide angles in nature.
Bridges to Everywhere
One photo topic I enjoy is images of bridges. I’ve collected so many I pulled bridge images out from the main collection and set up a dedicated gallery.
Return to My Photo and Video Collection Homepage
Lotus Flowers in China
In August 2017 Winnie and I took our fourth trip to China, and among other locations hiked around West Lake in the city of Hangzhou. The shallow parts of the lake are thick with Lotus plants, and many were in blossom at the time of our visit. Just one or two photos would not do justice to these beautiful plants, so I’ve added a subsection to this Gallery dedicated to the lovely Lotus blossom.
Return to My Photo and Video Collection Homepage
Related Pages
Boats Ships and Subs : My photo collection of another of my favorite photo topics; boats, ships, and submarines.
Bella Italia : A photo collection of Italy, during 1989 to 1992 when I lived in Naples.
The Corner Office : The view from my office window that I aspire to.
Exploring China : My collection of photos from the many trips Winnie and I have made to China
(Visited 7,978 times, 1 visits today)
Be First to Comment