At the beginning of this month we spent 10 glorious days in the beautiful national of Ireland. Our travels took us to some of the most beautiful places on the island. The top photograph was taken at the Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens located in County Galway. The other photograph was taken at the popular Cliffs of Moher. Both are Ireland must sees.
Later this year we plan on hosting an exhibit of our Ireland images. We are still working out the details of the exhibit but will be sure to keep you up informed as soon as we set dates and a location.
Some of the images from my 2006 trip to Ireland are already on display and for sale at Redolencia Coffee Shop in downtown Ludington. Be sure to check them out!
-rob
I have to admit, my patience is wearing thin on the cold, rainy/snowy weather we are having in mid-April here in northwestern Michigan. In late March, I can accept it, but I am ready for 50- to 60-degree days. However, as a photographer I appreciate dramatic weather. Sunday’s high winds looked like there was a chance of some drama along Lake Michigan’s shoreline. So, I decided to head up to Manistee to check out what Lake Michigan was doing there. As sunset got closer, the clouds went away (photographers like clouds, they are our friends). I was with my friend/mentor Ron. We drove to First Street beach first and then to Fifth Avenue beach on the north side of Manistee. We almost didn’t get out of the car, because there was no drama. But, a few moments before sunset, we decided we’d give it a try anyway. I actually was pleased with the colors of this sunset which had the character of a summer sunset with a little wave action.
I recently took my West Shore Community College photography class to PM Floral and Greenhouse in Ludington. This is a great place to get some eclectic grungy photos. The flowers weren’t quite in blossom yet, but that’s not what we were looking for. Here are some photographs from the session. – rob
I was walking out of a building the other night after a photograph assignment for the Ludington Daily News. The sun was setting but I wasn’t going to make it to the beach. Instead, I caught the setting sun reflecting in the large window that dominates the Ludington Center for the Arts. – rob