CMDPHOTOS: Blog

Coming or Going

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:00:10 GMT

Title says it all. Which is it?

Coming or Going

Soft Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:39:17 GMT

Nice light.

Soft Light

Water Lilly One Third Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:19:14 GMT

Waited a little to take this picture and have the one third of light on the stamen.

Water Lilly One Third Light

Light Trail

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:05:17 GMT

Really Like the dimension.

Light Trail

Cool Tree

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:17:15 GMT

Really liked this tree by Blue Note Grill. Taken with phone camera.

Cool Tree

Dueling Butterflies

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:47:34 GMT

Caught these two at Eno River with my phone camera. Really like the flowers.

Dueling Butterflies

That Moment

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:07:16 GMT

It gives me that feeling when you are just a few steps away from being on the beach for the first time of the year and having sand on your toes.

Lilly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:25:07 GMT

Just a shot with my phone camera in my yard.

Lilly

Bark Abstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:08:08 GMT

Found this bark laying in the water. Maybe from Sycamore tree. I liked the texture and abstract design, also in relationship to the stones in water.

Bark Abstract

Yellow Monarch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:34:57 GMT

Interesting flower and pretty butterfly.

Yellow Monarch

Red Water Lilly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:28:14 GMT

I used the leaves to balance the flower. Shot with my phone.

Red Water Lilly

Honey Bee on Clover

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:49:12 GMT

Picture isn't anything that special. Shot this with phone. It's just that you just don't see many Honey Bees anymore.

Honey Bee on Clover

Purple Yard Iris

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:05:21 GMT

Another flower from the garden shot with my phone.

Purple Yard Iris

Tides of Time

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:53:19 GMT

Time motion shot. It has an "abstract" calming feel even though you can see the rush.

Tides of Time

Sunset Romance

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:30:32 GMT

Really liked how the sun gave a great atmosphere.

Sunset Romance

Rhododendron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:45:38 GMT

Just another flower in my garden.

Moon Over Atlantic

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:54:02 GMT

Liked the lines.

Moon Over Atlantic

Cold Water

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:24:11 GMT

This little guy even looked cold. Still he had a nice warm glow on him from the sun coming up.

Sunrise Serenade 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:23:55 GMT

I wanted to capture the whole feeling of the sunrise.

Sunrise Serenade

Painted Moon

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 04:19:53 GMT

The sun was rising over the ocean as the Moon was setting. Yeah, it's just a picture of the moon, but I like how the sun gave such pretty colors around the moon and clouds.

Painted Moon

Springing Hydrangea

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:34:18 GMT

Shot this in my garden with my phone. Can't hardly make it out of the house with out wanting to take a picture.

Springing Hydrangea

Sunrise Kure Beach

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 29 May 2021 08:13:28 GMT

Really liked the birds adding depth to the picture.

Sunrise Kure Beach

Trolling

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 27 May 2021 09:58:03 GMT

This Pelican was just gliding along the tip of the wave with such grace and ease. You can even see his shadow across the raise of the wave. There even seems to be a tiny school of fish in the middle of the wave.

Trolling

Purple Iris

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:33 GMT

Shot this with my phone in my backyard.

Purple Iris

Luna Moth

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 22 May 2021 10:04:21 GMT

These moths are just so beautiful.

Luna Moth

Dawn Sea Duties

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:31:10 GMT

I wanted the strong sea wave in the foreground in order to give depth to the image.

Dawn Sea Duties

White Peony

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 17 May 2021 10:16:52 GMT

Peonies fist developed popularity in the 1800. This is one of the flowers growing in my yard that I shot with my cell phone camera.

White Peony

Yellow Iris

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 15 May 2021 09:18:19 GMT

Taken in my backyard with my iPhone camera.

Yellow Iris

Sunrise Senada

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:46:24 GMT

Early in the morning to catch the boats, birds and the sun rising over the ocean.

Sunset Senada

Catching the Curl

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 11 May 2021 09:19:10 GMT

I liked the backlit silhouette of the surfer.

Catching the Curl

Sandpiper

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:11:03 GMT

This little guy is fun to watch. I liked how the morning sun was illuminating his back.

Sandpiper

Sunset Paddle Board

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 05 May 2021 06:35:41 GMT

I used no filters for this image. The orange light from the sun colored the sea this color.

Sunset Paddle Board

Backlit Pelican

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 03 May 2021 08:51:52 GMT

Really liked the way the light showed through the Pelicans feathers.

Backlit Pelican

Pelican Peruse

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 02 May 2021 08:02:46 GMT

Cool the way they sail across the top of the water. Pelican's travel the front of a wave for the fish that come up to the top of the wave.

Pelican Peruse

Light through Daffodils

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 07:05:11 GMT

Just playin around with my phone camera. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Light Through Daffodils

Pretty Bird

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:43:54 GMT

Come on...isn't this the face every mother could love?

Pretty Bird

South Africa Waterfall

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:38:33 GMT

I like all the greenery and rock formations.

South Africa Waterfall

Leaf Abstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:56:32 GMT

If you stare long enough the leaves suspend themselves from the fence. Just really liked the shapes of the leaves, colors, little wisps and textures.

Leaf Abstract

Nature's Organ

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:40:29 GMT

I love this photo. It's so much fun. If you've ever stared at the clouds to try and see things in the cloud's shapes, this is a ton better. If the picture could be presented larger, you would see more shapes that take your imagination in every part you look. The textures, colors and shapes alone are really interesting. How did nature create so many different shaped and colored strands all in the same place. Warning: If you stare at one spot in the picture to long you will go blind! Ok, well, it all depends on your definition of to long and imagination.

Nature's Organ

Nature's Michelangelo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:53:09 GMT

An AMAZING cave I shot in South Africa. All the different textures. All the millennium it took to form this. The bigger it is the more you can see stuff in the formations. I see dinosaur poop and Michelangelo's David just for starters. Yes it takes some imagination.

Nature's Michelangelo

Downy

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:26:28 GMT

Cute little guy.

Downy

Curious in This Day and Age

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:41:25 GMT

Does Reality follow Video or Does Video follow Reality?

1. Plot Line: People are to self-absorbed to realize they are making the Pandemic worse. They're just hangin out like normal till they make the big one come.

2. Plot Line: Traitors to the Constitution. Enemies within the ranks. Tyranny's attempt. Will the good guys win?

3. Godzilla vs. King Kong.

4. Avengers: Infinity War

5. Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)

6. The Love Bug (1968)

7. The Men Who Awoke: 1933 series of short stories

Did we make it into a future for ourselves because of video or did video just predict the future? Many movies have been made with these same themes as above. My personal favorite type of movies for this purpose is zombie movies. History movies are forgotten.

Disillusioned Heart

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:25:42 GMT

Really cool leaves.

Disillusioned Heart

Yellow Finch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:28:10 GMT

I believe this is the female.

Yellow Finch

Photographer of the Year

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:11:38 GMT

OK, so I didn't win. However, I did beat out close to a half a million other photographers in the world. Not bad since I didn't even enter the competition or pick out the picture. Viewbug.com did it themselves. Also, considering that I never ask for votes, I did pretty well. I do have many awards and achievements.

Blue Bird

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 01:19:27 GMT

Sitting there looking so Astute!

Blue Bird

Cool Wall Paper

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:39:47 GMT

The longer I stare at this the more I see. I like the flow of the flower's lines. The blurry leaves on the left side keep changing images that I see. I see an Asian Panda sitting with a skinny head and right arm pointing away. I see a man or monkey with a big mouth and his nose is almost touching the left edge of the photo. I could go on. It's fun when images do that. Kinda like looking up at puffy clouds. I could easily turn this picture into a border runner along the wall. I applied artistic brushes to the image which can be seen more the larger the image.

Cool Wall Paper

Awesome Jet

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:24:07 GMT

Coolest jet I've ever seen. A Fighter would be cooler, but for a jet I like the clean lines and the placement of the engines. There looks like a round dish on top. If that's the case then it maybe a reconnaissance jet. It could just be a part connecting the engines to the plane.

Awesome Jet

Zoned

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:55:59 GMT

I have felt this way before. You just stare mesmerized by the water's surface. For that moment, you look out and that's all you need.

Zoned

Here's Looking at You Kid

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:47:26 GMT

I just couldn't help myself with the title.

Here's Looking at You Kid

World Photography Competition

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:19:52 GMT

Ok, usually I don't bother posting these, but considering I did not enter this competition, the international professional photography website (Viewbug.com) entered and selected this picture and it still beat out well over half a million pictures from around the world, I thought was note worthy. I also never ask for votes.

World Photography Competition

International Photographers Website Viewbug.com Top 10% Photographer Award

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:47:05 GMT

I usually don't even post these anymore because it's not top 10 as in past, but considering I only uploaded 19 photos and never entered a contest myself, Top 10% in the world is still cool. Below are from Viewbug.com and Viewbug themselves entered my pictures into competitions, I did not. I also, never asked anyone to vote for me.

Viewbug Top 10% 2020 Viewbug Top 10% 2020 Viewbug.com Top 10% 2020

Pretty Maids All in a Row

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:42:51 GMT

I like the way this plant almost makes it's own bouquets.

Pretty Maids All in a Row

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:10:34 GMT

Happy New Year to all my clients, students, family and friends. Being that we are in the middle of a Pandemic, I thought I'd do something a little different this year. So, for all of you who missed the ball drop in Time Square, I did this animated graphic from one photo, so you don't have to miss it. LOL. Be safe!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021

Smiling Cardinal

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:31:23 GMT

I know I know, but I could swear he's smiling!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:42:34 GMT

To all my family, friends, clients and anyone who has been appreciating my work, I hope you have a safe, wonderful and Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Twilight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:52:24 GMT

Puppy water Frisbee at dusk. The silhouette worked well with the vibrant colors coming off the lake.

Twilight

Hot Mist in Vegas

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:34:58 GMT

It was actually cold there that day, but the sun came through the mist making the image look hot and glowing in the background of the Stratosphere Tower.

Hot Mist in Vegas

Fur Bells

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:03:03 GMT

I think nature can come up with such interesting shapes.

Fur Bells

Red-bellied Woodpecker

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:03:11 GMT

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is named for its light red belly, but because it so often has its belly against the tree, we often don't notice any hint of red except on the head.

Iris in Detail

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:41:17 GMT

Love the Shape of the Petals.

Iris in Detail

Woody Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:46:43 GMT

I believe these "flowers" grow more in the shade. I think they are really interesting because of their wood like texture. This is the closest I have gotten to a good shot of them. Partially I think because of their flat texture.

Woody Flower

Clover Like Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 05:26:30 GMT

Not sure what plant this is, but the flower looked similar to Clover. The flower was only about a half to one inch wide.

Clover Like Flower

South African Sunset 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:27:31 GMT

I thought the rocks made for an interesting silhouette.

South African Sunset 2

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:15:05 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Family, Friends, Students and Clients! We might be in the middle of a Pandemic were America has become the joke of the world, but we still have many things to be thankful for! I wish you all health and enjoyment for this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Strange Calyxes

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:53:03 GMT

Unusual plant has one big leaf.

Strange Calyxes

Hanging Rose

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:58:52 GMT

Light worked out really well here.

Hanging Rose

Jordan Lake Forest

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:21:24 GMT

Interesting Landscape. I singled this one out.

Jordan Lake Forest

South Africa Coastline

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:51:58 GMT

Cool how many varieties of environments in one area.

South Africa Shoreline

Subtle Mist

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:40:40 GMT

I love how the mist seems to outline the various mountain ranges as the sun starts to break through to the day.

Subtle Mist

South African Sunset

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:37:22 GMT

Really liked the dimension of the picture and the fog or mist surrounding the area.

South African Sunset

Morning Foray

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:32:35 GMT

I was busy taking pictures of the moon when this Osprey decided to fly by.

Morning Foray

Jordan Lake Sunset Sky

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 10:33:18 GMT

Just imagine being able to see it at that angle.

Jordan Lake Sunset

Pier Pleasure

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:37:26 GMT

I enjoy hangin out at the pier....only I use a fishing pole.

Pier Pleasure

Jordan Lake Silhouette

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:10:55 GMT

During sunset the water had this beautiful color reflected in the water.

Jordan Lake Silhouette

Portrait of a Lion

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:15:11 GMT

Really liked the soft lighting on the Lion.

Portrait of a Lion

Jordan Lake Water

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:40:37 GMT

Mmmmmm...the water.

Jordan Lake Water

Jordan Lake Sunset 4

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:57:52 GMT

Another Sunset at Jordan Lake. Which one did you like better?

Jordan Lake Sunset 4

Jordan Lake Sunset 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:27:02 GMT

Found this really nice textured tree to basically kind off frame the sunset.

Jordan Lake Sunset 3

Right Red

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:22:10 GMT

Really liked the light coming in on these flowers.

Right Red

Jordan Lake Waves

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:56:16 GMT

Love the pattern and color of the waves. Gets better the larger it is.

jordan Lake Waves

Jordan Lake Osprey

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 09:36:00 GMT

Caught this Osprey going over my camp sight on Jordan Lake.

Jordan Lake Osprey

Jordan Lake Sunset

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:25:58 GMT

Took this while on vacation at Jordan Lake.

Jordan Lake Sunset

Head Dress ReDress

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 08:18:42 GMT

Took many brushes to do this painting.

Head Dress Redressed

Rhino Friend

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:01:14 GMT

Bet ya thought it was an elephant. I call this Rhino my friend because he didn't kill me. I was at one point 2-3 feet away from his head. He is one of the most dangerous animals after all. Interesting story.

Rhino Friend

My Friend

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:59:12 GMT

Can you guess what animal this is? Yes I was this close up.

My Friend

Horse Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:50:48 GMT

Flash Back Friday! Still love the reflection in this. Saw the light coming threw the glass and had to shoot it. Shot with film (OMG what is that?).

Horse Light

Days Gone By

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:26:21 GMT

Lots of cool old products and Advertising on this building. Would be better if it could be blown up larger than allowed here.

Days Gone By

Lilly Flower Design

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 07:51:56 GMT

The light was perfect.

Lilly Flower Design

Luna Moth Late Night Catch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:19:55 GMT

Was gettin a bit dark when I saw this young Luna Moth. Glad he didn't mind my phone.

Hummingbird in Flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:03:58 GMT

Matching colors, so how do we separate? Had to use a high speed for the shutter speed. Hummingbird in Flight

Museum Abstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:07:19 GMT

Retro. I did this image in 2014, but never posted it. Can you guess what it might be?

Museum Abstract

Lunar Eclipse

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:02:11 GMT

Oops. Forgot to add the eclipse. Sorry. Guess it was kinda Shady. All kidding aside, I do think the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse actually helped capture more detail of the moons surface. Not to bad from only 400mm.

Moon Eclipse

No Pants...No Shoes...No Jacket.......No Service.

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:46:53 GMT

Ummm....wouldn't that be Discrimination Against Shoeless People?

Hanging Rock Mountain and Falls Student Location Shoot

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:10:03 GMT

The only time I actually got in the picture. Taken during my Nature/Landscape class.

Hanging Rock Mountain and Falls

Life and Science Student Location Shoot

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:56:02 GMT

Gee...I wonder what these students are tryin to take a picture of?

Life and Science Student Location Shoot

Photography Students at Duke Gardens

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 08:12:29 GMT

Yes, Duke Gardens, before they became a money hungry pathetic place.

Photography Students at Duke 2009

Students and Jr. NBA

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:51:44 GMT

This one goes back to 2010 when I was teaching a Sports Photography Class. These students were troopers! We had just had a big snow (well...for NC) and Durham Tech. cancelled classes. However, the sports event was still going, so my students did too!

Students and Jr. NBA

Pose

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:45:38 GMT

In this COVID-9 crazy world where classes will now be online, I thought a look back to the good ole days were the students went on a fun location shoot together for class would be timely. At the location shoot below our model hung in there for about 30 minutes. The Rat snake was very calm considering all the students taking pictures of him.

Pose

Storm Sailing

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 09:35:41 GMT

It was a very stormy day at the ocean.

Storm Sailing

Alien Mountains

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:09:17 GMT

I think it's incredible the shapes of these mountains. The sunset helped to emphasize the shapes.

Alien Mountains

Colorado River

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:23:18 GMT

Sorry, this is just a sweet landscape. Many things to like about it.

Colorado River

Cata

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 08:55:51 GMT

Really pretty for a Caterpillar. Like the Positive and negative space.

Cata

Lily in the Dark

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:28:46 GMT

Shot this Lily in my garden with my phone.

Cartoon JD

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:01:03 GMT

Just a fun shot I wanted to cartoon.

4th of July

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 09:21:42 GMT

Happy Independence Day to all my family, friends, clients and students! Have a Safe one!

Happy 4th of July!

Rose in the Sky

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:59:20 GMT

It was a cloudy foggy morning and the roses hung over a trellis.

Rose in the Sky

Nice Grill

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:38:14 GMT

Someone did a really nice job on this front end.

Heron Flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:08:09 GMT

Just thought it was a nice close-up.

Heron Flight

Hydrangea 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:05:25 GMT

On the same plant next to the Purple and Blue flower was this lighter color. Not sure which I liked best.

Hydrangea 2

Nevada Wild Goats

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:34:26 GMT

These guys just roam anywhere.

Nevada Wild Goats

Hydrangea

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 08:54:10 GMT

Really liked all the colors in this one.

Hydrangea

Red Bud Spaces

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:44:28 GMT

Liked the Positive and Negative space. Shot at ISO 3200 because it was getting dark at dusk.

Red Bud Spaces

Hanging Rock Falls 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:18:44 GMT

Liked the many layers this has.

Hanging Rock Falls 2

Spinach Mushroom Bacon Ham Sundried Tomato Quiche

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 08:20:24 GMT

Don't normally post my cooking, but this was the best Quiche I've ever had and I was able to get an appetizing shot with my cellphone camera. So, what do ya think? Look appetizing?

Baby Praying Mantis

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:00:44 GMT

Shot with my cellphone. This baby Praying Mantis was not much more than an eighth of an inch long.

White GUll

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:31:23 GMT

Not anything fancy. Just a nice pic of a gull. Thing that intrigued me the most is how far from sea it is.

White Gull

Hanging Rock Falls 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:35:33 GMT

Really liked this portion of the waterfall, how the light was coming into it, but filtered, the water making white sprays of light and so much more. I had to hang from a tree over a Ravine to get this shot that was about 60 yards away. Definitely best seen on a large screen.

Hanging Rock Falls 3

Fern Tree

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:21:52 GMT

I've always liked ferns for some reason. These baby ferns were growing on the moss side of a tree.

Fern Tree

Heron Silhouette

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:08:12 GMT

The Heron is basically silhouetted against the sky. There is a little detail left in the Heron to give it some shape. I waited for him to fly up between the blue and orange as the sun was rising. I've always liked silhouettes were you can tell what it is just by the shape.

Heron Silhouette

Leaf Cup

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:32:06 GMT

Close-up Butterfly.

Leaf Cup

Dying Iris

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:46:20 GMT

Even though old and dying, there is still beauty left to give. This Iris was close to falling off the stem. I took an artistic approach to emphasize the beauty I saw. Shot with my phone camera.

Morning Heron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 31 May 2020 08:13:42 GMT

Really liked the morning light on his face and the way he is looking out gives more depth. Shot at 3200 ISO.

Morning Heron

Utah Landscape

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 30 May 2020 09:41:52 GMT

To those living in the West this is just an everyday landscape, but for those of us in the East it is unique to what we see every day.

Utah Landscape

Puppy Fun

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 29 May 2020 08:41:53 GMT

This was Bella's first vacation to the beach. Just a phone shot for fun. I did like the design and lines.

Puppy FunFC000010001

Heron's Catch 4

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 27 May 2020 11:09:12 GMT

Fish looks good enough to eat.

Heron's Catch 3

Fall

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 25 May 2020 11:01:04 GMT

Liked the strong reflection of the Fall trees.

Fall

Small Worlds

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 23 May 2020 09:33:31 GMT

Hopefully your screen is big enough to see the small subject. Life of an ant.

Small Worlds

Angles and Design

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 22 May 2020 09:24:35 GMT

I like the inner angles. The moon was in the right spot. Kinda reminds me of flight.

Angles and Design

Heron's Hunt

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 21 May 2020 08:46:32 GMT

Interesting to watch them hunt.

Heron's Hunt

Lilly in Yellow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 20 May 2020 11:12:04 GMT

I really like the detail from my cellphone camera.

Cormorant By Two

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 18 May 2020 08:45:14 GMT

Panning shot.

Cormorant By Two

Desert Glow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 17 May 2020 09:17:21 GMT

I love this time of day where the sun light silhouettes its subject.

Desert Glow

Baaah

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 16 May 2020 09:11:54 GMT

Interesting color and design.

Baaah

Heron's Catch 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 15 May 2020 11:33:47 GMT

Liked the reflection.

Heron's Catch 3

Butterfly Eyes

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 14 May 2020 09:08:46 GMT

Just look at them peepers.

Butterfly Eyes

Heron Wheels Up

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 13 May 2020 12:50:44 GMT

An unusual position.

Heron Wheels Up

Nevada Landscape

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 11 May 2020 07:32:21 GMT

Just thought the angle was cool. Shot out of a plane with my cellphone.

Nevada Landscape cellphone camera

Red Bud Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 10 May 2020 07:12:19 GMT

The Dusk Light made the red leaf transparent. Always liked these leaves. Shot with my cellphone.

Wolf Portrait

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 09 May 2020 11:37:19 GMT

Up close.

Wolf Portrait

Heron's Catch 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 08 May 2020 06:08:00 GMT

Caught this picture just after he caught his catch. I liked the diagonal design of the water to match the direction of the Heron.

Heron's Catch

Hanging Butterfly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 07 May 2020 07:39:16 GMT

Hadn't seen one of these before. The blue was opalescent.

Hanging Butterfly

Lone Wolf

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 05 May 2020 09:55:55 GMT

Looks like he's just enjoying the sun light.

Lone Wolf

Heron's Catch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 04 May 2020 09:03:05 GMT

Right at the exact moment the Heron caught its prey.

Heron's Catch

Herons' Bristle

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 03 May 2020 07:41:16 GMT

This is his full spread.

Herons' Bristle

Portrait

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 02 May 2020 10:32:20 GMT

A very unusual angle. Just imagine if you looked like that. LOL

Portrait

Orchid Dragon

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:43:58 GMT

Like the whiskers.

Orchid Dragon

Blue Bird on a Stick

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:19:14 GMT

Really liked the background in this.

Blue Bird on a Stick

Alpaca 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:51:29 GMT

This is the third Alpaca in my Three Stooges Series.

Alpaca 3

Purple Star

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:23:20 GMT

Beautiful simple flower. I like a lot about this image.

Purple Star

Long Drink

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:45:20 GMT

Liked the angle of the butterfly's tongue.

Long Drink

Abstract Mallard

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:40:17 GMT

Really liked the abstract nature of the water.

Abstract Mallard

Daffodil Expression

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:22:06 GMT

Artistic rendition of a Daffodil close up. Best when viewed on computer.

Daffodil Expression

Alpaca 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:34:44 GMT

Sometimes you feel like a nut.....

Alpaca 2

Close Sip

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:31:29 GMT

Liked the texture in the butterfly wings.

Close Sip

Toadshade

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:33:36 GMT

Been wanting to get a decent picture of this plant for a long while. Hard to get. This ones not to bad.

Goldeneye

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:06:56 GMT

Unique eyes for Ducks. Liked reflected sky off the water. Does this bird have a crazy hair-do or what?

Goldeneye

Transparent

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:24:30 GMT

Liked this angle with the butterfly looking down and his shape in the leaf.

Transparent

Wild African Violet

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:29:19 GMT

While a very common Spring Flower, The Wild African Violet is only about a half inch wide and often overlooked.

Wild African Violet

Lemur Really

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:10:48 GMT

Just couldn't resist this one.

Lemur Really

Happy Easter

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:06:05 GMT

Happy Easter to all my Friends, Family, Students and Clients.

Happy Easter

May Apple

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:49:41 GMT

Beautiful wild flower grows in early Spring.

May Apple

Hangin Butterfly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:59:34 GMT

Thought it was a unique angle for Butterfly hanging upside down and light that is affecting the Butterfly.

Hangin Butterfly

Alpaca 1

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:41 GMT

Doin a few funny Alpaca pics.

Alpaca 1

New Growth

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:36:05 GMT

Just as nice as any flower.

New Growth

Butterfly on Leaf

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 08:47:55 GMT

Liked how the outline of the butterfly and leaf repeated the form of an open winged butterfly.

Butterfly on Leaf

Winter Cardinal

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 10:24:40 GMT

Shallow DoF for bird.

Winter Cardinal

Forest Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:31:04 GMT

Nice early Spring flower.

Butterfly Bar

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:04:54 GMT

Chose the background brighter than the foreground.

Butterfly Bar

Downy

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:06:27 GMT

Caught this guy scurrying up a tree.

Downy

Spring Crocus

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:24:56 GMT

Beautifully small simple flowers growing from the winter debris.

Butterfly in Blue

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:55:16 GMT

The realistic one is nice, but I like this more abstract one better. The larger you look at it the better you can see the designs.

Butterfly in Blue

Mallard Swirled

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:35:08 GMT

Liked the colors of the duck with the colors of the water. Shot at ISO 12,800.

Mallard Swirled

Daffodils in Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:50:00 GMT

Loved how translucent the flowers are.

Daffodils in Light

Arizona Mountains

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:30:02 GMT

Well, this may be a semi common scene for westerners, but I thought it was kind of cool. Again, shot out of a moving bus.

Arizona Mountains

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 08:45:39 GMT

A combination of Light, Shadows and Color.

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Orchids in a Row

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:22:53 GMT

Really liked the light highlighting just the 3 orchids.

Orchids in a Row

Butterfly Online

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:23:06 GMT

Shallow Depth of Field.

Butterfly Online

Malard Abstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:20:43 GMT

Really liked the design in the water. Shot at 12,800 ISO.

Malard Abstract

High Roller

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:01:30 GMT

Like the light and the lines.

High Roller

Show Birds

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:21:17 GMT

I swear this Cockatoo was actually posing for the camera! Shot this at 12,800 ISO.

Show Birds

Arizona Trail

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 03:05:20 GMT

I like the scale and perspective.

Arizona Trail

Good Morning Utah

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:10:39 GMT

Always love these type of mountain scenes.

Good Morning Utah

Interesting Environment

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 08:51:12 GMT

What can I say? The picture says it all. Again, shot through the window of a moving bus.

Interesting Environment

Hillsborough, NC

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:33:58 GMT

Just an interesting city scene.

Hillsborough

Yellow Lilly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:46:00 GMT

Exercise in use of color and light for separation.

Yellow Lilly

Smooth Lines

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 09:16:12 GMT

The water was pretty still. So, when the boat made these waves, it made a beautiful pattern in a crystal blue Lake Mead. The picture shows a starting point and the lines lead you to the boat.

Smoth Lines

Lake Mead

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:04:32 GMT

What can I say about this one. I like it for so many reasons. How often do you get to see pointed peaks on mountains. I like the water reflections before the island and how it contrasts with the obscurity of the water in back of the island. The mountains themselves have so many different colors and textures that I believe is rare to find.

Lake Mead

Upper Antelope Canyon 16

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:05:33 GMT

This is so cool. Just a neat area.

Upper Antelope Canyon

Moon Over Utah

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:17:09 GMT

Not to bad for shooting through a window of a moving bus.

Moon Over Utah

Flamingo Rd.

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:23:07 GMT

Just an interesting moment in Time.

Flamingo Rd.

Upper Antelope Canyon 14

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:55:04 GMT

Like the contrasting texture of the center rock.

Upper Antelope Canyon 14

Interesting Advertising

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:41:36 GMT

I wanted the style of the photograph to match the image. Somebody really put in some effort to build this home made advertising.

Interesting Advertising

Upper Antelope Canyon 9

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:25:52 GMT

The Indian guide often suggests seeing things in the rock formations.

Upper Antelope Canyon 9

Happy Valentines Day!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:05:35 GMT

Hope you all have someone to Love!

Happy Valentines Day!

Upper Antelope Canyon 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:58:05 GMT

Just amazing rock formation.

Upper Antelope Canyon 3

Hoover Dam 1 and 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:05:24 GMT

Through the years there have been many pictures taken of the Hoover Dam. I wanted to try getting a different angle than had been done before. As far as I can initially tell, this was a unique angle. I just can't decide which one I like better. One has the road as the dominant feature in the picture. The other splits the dominance with the river and bottom of the dam. Visually I like the vertical one better, but as documentary, the horizontal Illustrates the dam better. Sooo...please tell me which one you think is better? Thanks!

Hoover Dam 1 Hoover Dam 2 (horizontal)

Flamingo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:52:26 GMT

Always wanted to shoot this hotel. It's one of the very first hotels in Vegas.

Flamingo

Upper Antelope Canyon....or Mars

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:44:08 GMT

As the sun light filters down through the Canyon rock, so many different colors appear. It gives such an other worldly feeling.

Upper Antelope Canyon...or Mars

Live or Memorex BxW

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 09:38:04 GMT

So which do you prefer? Color or BxW?

Las Vegas Eiffel BxW

Live or Memorex

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:31:18 GMT

Hand held at 1/20 second without image stabilization. ISO 6400.

Live or Memorex

Beautiful Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:44:35 GMT

The light falls in just the right places.

Upper Antelope Canyon 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:29:17 GMT

Amazing all the colors in the Canyon just from natural light.

Upper Antelope Canyon 2

People in Upper Antelope Canyon

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:38:07 GMT

I'm posting this pic to demonstrate my previous comments and help give a perspective on the photos posted from Upper Antelope Canyon. You have groups coming in and then turning around to go back out. The shots I got, I consider lucky. Tight spaces, no tripod, sloooow shutter speeds, high ISO and people bumping into you all the way.

People in Upper Antelope Canyon

Upper Antelope Canyon

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:56:54 GMT

Very cool place to see, but seriously not at all photographer friendly. Was actually very disappointed. The Indian Reservation is only concerned about cash. There are apparently at least 5 tour companies running people through this small channel. There are so many groups being pushed through there that it is hard to even stop much less take pictures. Add this with the low light changing constantly, and your lucky to get any shots at all. I was not able to take the "photographers tour", which costs extra, due to time and tour transportation, but apparently that tour is also slaved to the masses going through the Canyon. By the way, I was told they are dropping the photographers tour in about a month....it's hindering them from pushing more people through the Canyon. Beautiful light comes through the Canyon, even though I was not there at the right time of year.

Antelope Canyon

Las Vegas Strip

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 08:04:07 GMT

I was pretty happy with this shot. Considering it's at ISO 6400, while moving....did I mention how many drinks I had in a half hour? This shot basically has most of the primary hotels on the strip, The Flamingo, Bellagio, The Mirage, Harrah's, Bally's, Caesar's Palace, Paris, The Cosmopolitan, The Linq, Linq Promenade, High Roller, etc. I stayed at the Linq's. Wasn't bad, but watch out for the bate and switch! What ever you are getting, make sure they give you the price in writing. I was told $30 for an upgrade and they ended up charging $49/night. Not to mention the daily $40 "Resort Fee" for nothing at all. Did enjoy the business trip. I did gamble way to much. I placed my whole two dollars in the slot machine and lost it in 20 seconds or less. Did have some interesting experiences.

Las Vegas Strip

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:33:32 GMT

Here's my "me too" (LOL) of Horseshoe Bend. Not bad for the very limited time I had there. Shot at 11mm (full Frame).

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Eno River Mill

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:44:31 GMT

Have you ever been to the Eno River Mill in Durham? Amazing the Degradation this mill has gone through and how different it looks in general from the past.

Eno River Mill

Happy New Year!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 11:16:49 GMT

Happy New Year to all my Friends, Family and Clients! As we end the decade, I find myself thinking back to the year 2000 and the only computer crisis we have had is Apple selling computers for $53,000. LOL

Happy New Year!

Red Bud Rainbow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:49:06 GMT

Shot at dusk with an ISO 1600. The colors really popped as it got darker on the green leaves.

Red Bud Rainbow

Merry Christmas!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:51:58 GMT

Santa Lucy says MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Peekaboo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:43:20 GMT

Don't ya just hate it when they stare.

Peekaboo

Lower Cascade Falls, Hanging Rock

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:56:18 GMT

Long shot, medium shot and now close up.

Falls' Christmas Tree

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:57:52 GMT

Yep, it was pouring down rain. Shot at ISO 8000. Little guy was just hit by a rain drop in his eye.

Falls' Christmas Tree

Downy

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 04:18:46 GMT

Shot at ISO 8000 and in the rain.

Downy

Smooth Sailing

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:44:12 GMT

Wouldn't this be nice right now. I really liked the changes in water patterns.

Smooth Sailing

Crocus

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:29:39 GMT

Really liked the marbling light on the flower. It seems to help it sparkle.

Crocus

Border on the Beach

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:50:17 GMT

Just love the intense stare of Border Collies.

Border on the Beach

Lilly in Green

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:43:28 GMT

I really like the lines in this image.

Lilly in Green

Sandpipper

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:12:08 GMT

Liked the background and foreground to this image.

Sandpiper

Orange Balance

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:44:06 GMT

The orange color really popped behind the dark background.

Orange Balance

Lower Cascade Falls 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:00:46 GMT

Gee, I think there's gotta be a lesson in here somewhere. Interesting how the rock formations build up over one another.

Lower Cascade Falls 2

Dragonfly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 10:14:07 GMT

Really liked how the colors of the dragonfly match with the rail.

Dragonfly

Lower Cascade Falls

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:10:44 GMT

One of the many waterfalls at Hanging Rock.

Lower Cascade Falls

Butt Wine

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 09:29:22 GMT

Not an opinion. Bota can mean Butt in different languages. Just what we need....Butt Wine.

Butt Wine

The Schweddy Plant

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:06:36 GMT

Just thought this was an interesting plant. Notice how the pods stick out from the shaft.

Schweddy Plant

Happy Halloween 2019

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:19:53 GMT

Happy Halloween to all my clients, friends and family!!!

Happy Halloween 2019

Butterfly on Red

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:56:41 GMT

Shot during Basics student location shoot.

Butterfly on Red

Boder Puppy Play

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:28:51 GMT

Don't ya just hate it when this happens?

Brder Puppy Play

Sheep Dog

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:34:46 GMT

Really liked the hair patterns and color.

Sheep Dog

Malamute

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:15:36 GMT

The background was distracting, so I waited till the bigger dog was behind the Malamute to use as a background. Not bad for a 1000 ISO.

Malamute

Butterfly Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:15:20 GMT

Loved the way the two blended.

Butterfly Flower

Thanks For Playin 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:25:49 GMT

Just to round out the demonstration, an example of good composition. Don't think he's gonna make it under this curl.

Thanks For Playin 3

Thanks For Playin 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:29:34 GMT

Here's your answer to the last photo posted. Maybe had you wonderin a little bit? The examp[le was extreme, but hope it gets the idea across.

Thanks For Playin 2

Thanks For Playin

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 09:13:01 GMT

Really like this image. Is it one or two people? This image stretches one of the compositional rules I teach in my Basics class (Dangling Appendages). Do you see what I mean?

Thanks For Playin

Meme

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 08:59:57 GMT

Ok....I'm tryin to pick the perfect words for this. If you can think of something clever, please enter it below.

Meme

Flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:23:56 GMT

A metaphor for life.

Flight

Waggle Wader

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:53:17 GMT

This dog isn't afraid of the water.

Waggle Wader

Orange Intrigue

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:05:10 GMT

Interesting texture for a flower. I like the outside more than the inside.

Orange Intrigue

Grasshopper Split

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:36:00 GMT

I waited for the grasshopper to move into this position. I saw the light on his tail, but shadowed on his body. By waiting for just a couple steps, he is sunlit with the dark portion of the leaf in the background, but sort of silhouetted by the bright part of the leaf in the background.

Grasshopper Split

Sunlit Butterfly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:37:57 GMT

Shot During my Basics location Shoot.

Sunlit Butterfly

Hummingbird

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:16:46 GMT

I wanted to freeze the head and body, but let the wings show motion.

Hummingbird

Carborro at Night

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:39:43 GMT

Lots of interesting things going on in the picture, but best to see it even larger. Really like the red color design in the street.

Carborro at Night

Caterpillar

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:23:12 GMT

Er go. (see previous blog photo)

Caterpillar

Red Bud Caterpillar

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:23:40 GMT

Yes, the shape reminds me of a caterpillar. Color transition of the leaves is the most interesting.

Red Bud Caterpillar

Pink Bouquet Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 03:52:34 GMT

Just enough light.

Pink Bouquet Flower

Bouquet Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 08:27:13 GMT

Pure White.

Boquet Flower

Huggin Buggin

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:12:44 GMT

I don't know, but if you say it 3 times fast, it starts to sound good....Huggin Buggin. LOL

Buggin Huggin

Soft Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 08:20:26 GMT

Beautiful Light, Beautiful flower.

Soft Flower

Paper Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:44:17 GMT

I used the leaves to frame the picture.

White Shade Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:51:49 GMT

Really liked the light.

Purple Cone Flowers

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:18:53 GMT

Just really liked the arrangement.

Big or Small

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:10:42 GMT

This turtle is roughly 150 years old.

Jordan Lake Sunset

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:26:30 GMT

Yeah yeah....lots of sunset pics to be seen, but I really liked the calmness of this one. I was going to call it Tranquility, but opted for the more descriptive. Shot while camping at Jordan Lake. If you get a chance to view this at a size bigger than a phone, you can start to see the colors mixing better. You can see the design in the water better which is almost perfect in my eyes.

Jordan Lake Sunset

Sunset Silhouette

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:44:00 GMT

Hey All,

Haven't posted in a while, but have been busy taking pictures. My computer died a month or so ago and had to buy another and recoup. Fortunately, I do not load any pics to my computer HD, so no worries there. Went camping on Jordan Lake and caught a few good pics along with a few fish.

Sunset Silhouette

Funny Car

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:46:59 GMT

Found this truck with it's nose peeping out of a dark garage. Pictured this in my head as a funny curve to the truck so I altered it just a bit.

Funny Car

Hydrangea 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:16:50 GMT

Just a cellphone shot of a yard flower.

So Much

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:59:28 GMT

I felt the color, style and word worked well together. Ok, just a quick statement about the world.

So Much

Early Hydrangea - cellphone shot

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 04:41:03 GMT

Just a pic I took in early spring of new flowers coming out.

Music

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 06:43:28 GMT

This just seems like a visual of sound. This is a straight shot.

Music

Field Flowers

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 08:32:35 GMT

Nice fresh Spring flowers.

Field Flowers

Black-eyed Susan

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 30 May 2019 09:45:01 GMT

Really like the intensity of this flower.

Black Eyed Susan 5-19

Hillsborough, NC

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 26 May 2019 06:11:34 GMT

Night scene I did with my Fine Art Class.

Hillsborough NC

Backlit Bud

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 23 May 2019 09:35:01 GMT

In addition to how beautiful the leaves are, I liked the positive and negative space.

Windows

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 22 May 2019 07:28:20 GMT

Urban reflections.

Windows

Bells

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 18 May 2019 11:00:47 GMT

Liked the detail even at high ISO.

Bells

Calibrachoa Purple

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 14 May 2019 07:54:24 GMT

Almost looks 3D.

Calibrachoa Purple

White Calibrachoa

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 09 May 2019 08:54:06 GMT

These little guys where little more than a half inch long.

Calibrachoa White

Urban 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 07 May 2019 07:18:27 GMT

Want to know what you think? BxW or Color? Why do you feel that way? Thanks!

Urban 2 BxW Urban 2 Color

Stares

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 04 May 2019 08:35:17 GMT

Another addition to my Escher Series.

Stares

Purple Irises.

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 02 May 2019 08:04:39 GMT

Just a pic from my cellphone of some Irises in my yard. I liked the simple composition.

One is the Loneliest Number

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:54:41 GMT

Since the image is small, I will state (which I usually don't do) that the boy has a number one on the back of his shirt. Shot at Stagville's Largest Hand Hewn Barn.

One is the Loneliest Number

Purple Iris

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:25:46 GMT

Close-up of an Iris from my yard. Taken with my Phone Camera.

Arrangement

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 07:55:42 GMT

Shot for Fine Arts class using a single light.

Arrangement

Clematis

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 06:50:50 GMT

Nothin special, just cellphone picture of the Clematis Flower in my yard.

Purple Flowers in Reeds

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:01:38 GMT

These flowers were little more than a half inch tall.

Purple Flowers in Reeds

Female Titmouse

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:11:37 GMT

I believe I caught her mate too.

Female Titmouse

Nuthatch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:45:45 GMT

I don't think this little guy can see me.

Nuthatch

White Throated Sparrow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 07:56:07 GMT

Felt using artistic brushes worked better than the straight photo.

White Throated Sparrow

Mother Natures' Collage

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:28:37 GMT

Yeah, sure.....at first glance you'd probably pass this by. Heck you're probably ready to do that to this photo. That is one of the problems in today's digital age. People have been sensitized to react to only certain kinds of photos. Some examples, ones with lots of color or pretty butterflies or subject. With billions of photos out on the web, TV and in hard copy... people only take time to glimpse a photo. What if there was more to see than what a quick glimpse can give you. What if you took the time to look a little harder. The way I look at it...I think interesting things can sometimes be found.

I'm going to use this picture as an example. It's a picture I like, but many will not. Don't care, I'm posting it cause I personally like it. I see many things and relationships in this image. I decided to call it Mother Natures Collage. To me there are several things going on in here. First, the obvious, new life springing from old. I liked the pattern of the leaves in the frame. Just enough Green to give the eye a place to rest. Normally, I would think sticks running through my whole picture was a terrible look. However, these tree limbs were Red and Blue, they sort of framed the picture, they make a letter and add a second level to looking down. Not sure how they got their color, but then again....mother nature (with just an admitted little saturation). Turning up saturation to much could have started putting unwanted color in the dead leaves and flowers. Then there are the leaves themselves. Besides the interesting geometrical and abstract forms they make, the textures are interesting in themselves. Then there is the fun part for me, just like looking up at clouds, taking a closer look at the leaves' figures can start to look like faces, animals and things. Looking at the image in a small screen obviously makes this difficult to see. I will give an example, I see a bright punk rock hair-do on a guy that has a bird talking into his ear and just above him is a hillbilly. They are to the right of the middle green leaf towards the right edge on the lower part of the picture. The hillbilly has a hillbilly hat, a beard and shaggy bangs. Yeah yeah, yeah...I know what your saying. If I get enough request I'll post a close up of it so you can see for yourself. Each segment of the picture makes a new collage/abstract with new potential figures to discern. If you see anything yourself...please do tell!

Mother Natures' Collage

House Flowers Cellphone Camera

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:32:12 GMT

Nothing special, just an arrangement that I picked from my yard.

House Flowers

Pine Warbler

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:28:20 GMT

Puffed out for winter. Shot at ISO 2500.

Pine Warbler

Medusa

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:56:47 GMT

Love the winding tentacles.

Under Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:31:06 GMT

Delicate flower shot in NC Botanical Gardens.

Under Flower

Dark Eyed Junco

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:11:04 GMT

Positioned myself for a dark background. Image shot at a very high 2500 ISO.

Dark Eyed Junco

Calla Lillies

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:58:59 GMT

Just a cellphone pic.

Calla Lillies

Golden Dragon

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:56:27 GMT

This is from a photograph. Then applied brushes and filters to achieve what I had visualized.

Golden Dragon

Catch the Wind

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:12:44 GMT

Pelican was gliding in the wind. The image states a lot about man versus nature.

Catch the Wind

Anemone

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:27:36 GMT

Just a very interesting creature all by itself.

Anemone

Simplle

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:02:59 GMT

So much to see with so little.

Simple

Elation

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:10:30 GMT

High Key.

Rains Edge

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:10:18 GMT

Was driving down I40 in the rain when I crossed an almost straight line of rain clouds into a clearing. On one side was a big Rainbow and this was in the other direction. Captured with my Cellphone Camera.

Soundless Sunset

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:33:07 GMT

Just thought this was a tranquil setting. The waves slowly rippling in while the sun sets.

Soundless Sunset

White Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:17:36 GMT

The light falling on this flower caught my eye.

White Light

Decked Out Egret

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:34:43 GMT

Utilizing patterns and depth of Field.

Decked Out Egret

Heron in Reeds bxw

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:19:07 GMT

Here is my BxW version of Heron in Reeds. Compared to the previous picture, which do you prefer?

Heron in Reeds bxw

Heron in Reeds color

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:09:36 GMT

Ok, I just can't decide if I like this in color or BxW best. Please feel free to post your opinion based on this and the next picture.

Heron in Reeds color

Hangin

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:55:50 GMT

It's all about shootin the perfect moment. On this one, the two wheels only lasts but a second or two. Gravity dictates it.

Hangin

Butterfly Grass

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 06:47:59 GMT

Slightly modified with Lightroom. Shooting into the sun and fog with semi-transparent subjects.

Butterfly Grass

Say What?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:56:06 GMT

I can't decide which one is funnier? The one with the mouth open is funny, but I like the neck attitude in the other.

Say What? 1 Say What? 2

Heron Flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 09:40:44 GMT

Liked being able to see all the back feathers in this one.

Heron Flight

Cormorant in Blue

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 02:52:33 GMT

Apparently there is so much oil in the skin of a Cormorant that water just rolls off there body.

Cormorant in Blue

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CLIENTS!

Happy New Year 2019

1st place in the "2018 Carolina Woman's Magazine Annual Photo Competition"

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:23:20 GMT

I was recently informed that I took 1st place in the "2018 Carolina Woman's Magazine Annual Photo Competition" as seen in the pic below.

Strike a Pose

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:45:43 GMT

Perched Heron on Jordan Lake.

Strike a Pose

MERRY CHRISTMAS

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:41:53 GMT

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Holly is a genus of about 480 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. The prickly leaves represent the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he was crucified. The berries are the drops of blood that were shed by Jesus because of the thorns. In Scandinavia it is known as the Christ Thorn. Hope your Holidays are wonderful and thanks to all those that have appreciated my photos and the subtle nuances in them.

Merry Christmas

Smokin Zebra

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 08:00:46 GMT

So.......I wonder where the Mohawk originated?

Smokin Zebra

Blue Bird 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:19:44 GMT

For those of you that felt the last image wasn't your cup o tea, here is a straight shot. This image was taken at the high ISO of 8000.

Blue Bird 2

Blue Bird MOD

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:17:41 GMT

This could have been a very nice picture of a Blue Bird, but I really liked this more abstract version.

Winter Green

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:57:09 GMT

Life Cycle.

Winter Green

Nut Hatch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:26:07 GMT

Shot at 5000 ISO.

Nut Hatch

Winter Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 07:16:07 GMT

Shot at the NC Botanical Gardens in December.

Winter Flower

Surf Search

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 09:08:00 GMT

I like the feel the water gives of intensity.

Surf Search

Happy Thanksgiving!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 22:58:43 GMT

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my Friends, Clients, Students and Family

Happy Thanksgiving!

Three Strange Bedfellows

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:53:43 GMT

Interesting group.

Three Strange Bedfellows

Fall Caterpillar

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:33:03 GMT

Did this one in my backyard. I did help him get to prettier leaves (no caterpillar was harmed in the shooting of this picture LOL)

Fall Caterpillar

Pollen Drop

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:26:28 GMT

Apparently the bee dropped his load, pollen that is.

Pollen Drop

Sensual Flower 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:03:15 GMT

Shot during my Macro Seminar Location Shoot.

Sensual Flower 2

Fly in the Mix

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:53:56 GMT

Saw the fly on the flower and really liked his orange eyes. Shot during my Macro Seminar location shoot.

Fly in the Mix

Sensual Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:47:59 GMT

This was a small flower. Shot during my Macro Seminar.

Sensual Flower

Beeutiful

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 14:50:06 GMT

Liked the complementary colors. I'm guessing the orange is pollen.

Beeutiful

Myrtle Beach, SC Sans Pavilion

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:53:32 GMT

This isn't meant to be a pretty picture. I took it more for documentary purposes. This is the original MB area. It used to have a fairly famous Pavilion in the grass area displayed. At least the "Gay Dolphin" novelty store is still there. This image was shot very soon just after Hurricane Florence past through. Enlarged, you can read the names on the buildings. Not bad for a cellphone camera.

Myrtle Beach, SC Sans Pavilion

Iddy Biddy

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:31:56 GMT

The interesting aspect of this image is that the flower was about 2 inches wide so the moth was about 1/32 of an inch.

Iddy Biddy

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:59 GMT

Don't get spooked by this little cutie! Including legs he was only about 5 inches long. Hope you have a fun safe Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Pollen Pleasure

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:40:17 GMT

Insect is less than a half inch long. Shot during my Macro Photography location shoot.

Pollen Pleasure

Carolina Woman Magazine Photo Contest

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:20:34 GMT

Hi All,

Below is information on entering the Carolina Woman Magazine! Deadline is Oct. 31st! So hurry and get your entry in!

Carolina Woman's Magazine

Tranquility

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:04:08 GMT

Thought I'd save a special one for a special day. Imagine this view. The calmness of the water. The moon and sun creating light. There was a haze off in the distance over the sea. The haze tinted the colors of the clear sky and there was a tropical breeze blowing which I think added in the look of the water. Then there's the Pelicans gliding in the breeze. Hence...tranquil. ....and yes the moon was that orange.

Tranquility

Birds Comedy

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:16:15 GMT

A few interesting things about this shot. Normally, I do not take many pictures of Sea Gulls and Pigeons. The interesting thing at Myrtle Beach was that there were very few Sea Gulls and a lot of pigeons. It used to be greatly reversed. The other reason I liked this image was the comedy that is displayed. I could tell a story based on faces, but I think it becomes obvious if you pay attention.

Birds Comedy

Bliss

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 08:49:33 GMT

Nice romantic stroll down the beach.

Bliss

Myrtle Beach 2nd St. Pier

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:45:16 GMT

The larger the image the more you can see the interesting patterns of the waves motion.

Myrtle Beach 2nd St. Pier

Myrtle Beach Dawn 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:52:35 GMT

Just reminds me of how much I like the beach.

Myrtle Beach Dawn 2

Wind Surfing

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:27:32 GMT

Normally I don't do many pics of Sea Gulls, but really liked the perspective on this one. It was interesting that there were more pigeons on the beach and hardly any Sea Gulls.

Wind Surfing

Myrtle Beach Dawn

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 09:20:28 GMT

Just couldn't believe how deep a color was coming from the sun.

He and She

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:15:16 GMT

Found this angle so that you could see the front and a back of the flower at the same time.

He and She

Colored Sky 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:03:35 GMT

Nothing fancy, just beautiful.

Colored Sky 2

Butterfly Star

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:12:19 GMT

I liked how the light, Plant and Butterfly combined to make a star shape.

Butterfly Star

Lace White Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 08:18:07 GMT

Felt this flower had a very soft lace like quality.

Lace White Flower

Hibiscus

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 08:57:57 GMT

Just a pretty flower with a nice hot pink.

Hibiscus

Pitcher Perfect

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 03:56:21 GMT

For various reasons explained in my Lens Seminar, I used 70mm to take this shot. I liked the way the top of the Pitcher plants were glowing and the pink flowers added a point of focus.

Pitcher Perfect

Eno Mask

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:48:08 GMT

Really liked this little rapids, but I mainly liked the smooth rock to the right. The rock looks like a face. I've been to many parts of the Eno River, but this is the only rock I have ever seen so smooth.

Eno Mask

Hurried Heron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:00:59 GMT

The Heron kind of used his wings to hoist himself up out of the water and onto the rock. I liked the balance of the yellow rocks vs. the blue rocks.

Hurried Heron

Planter Rocks

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:09:50 GMT

Nothin fancy, I just like the textures and shadowing on the rock.

Planter Rocks

Eno Green

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:32:19 GMT

Just a really beautiful setting on the Eno. I love this landscape. The bird is just extra.

Eno Green

Natural Rock Abstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:20:52 GMT

I did enhance the saturation to bring out the colors a little more, otherwise it's a straight shot.

Natural Rock Abstract

Hungry Heron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:14:13 GMT

He had just spotted food.

Hungry Heron

Hey Guys....What's Up?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 08:14:42 GMT

Title has two different meanings. If you can think of a better one to go with the picture....post it in my messages/comments and I'll add it.

Hey Guys Whats Up?

Eno Heron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 07:09:39 GMT

I liked the angle of looking down the river.

Eno Heron

Fun Fungus

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:43:03 GMT

All types of nature can be beautiful. Found this fungus along a path at Eno. Really liked all it's color.

Fun Fungus

Heron Eyes

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 06:48:00 GMT

He was definitely checking me out!

Heron Eyes

Southeastern Five-lined Skink

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:04:13 GMT

This little guy still had all his tail! I liked the way the pine pieces pattern resembled the Skink's.

Southeastern Five-lined Skink

Mid Day Heron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 07:36:55 GMT

Even Herons need a little shade to cool off.

Mid Day Heron

Mushroom Split

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:32:55 GMT

Figure this one out!

Mushroom Split

Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:50:39 GMT

I like the texture and shapes.

Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot

Model Abstraction

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 05:25:53 GMT

I feel the abstraction made the image seem more urban.

Model Abstraction

Look of Lemurs

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 07:53:43 GMT

Pretty cool that these two variations can get along so well together.

Look of Lemurs

Levitating Chimp

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:10:50 GMT

Funny Monkey.

Levitating Chimp

Fairy Bluebird

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 05:12:39 GMT

In this case, I felt the best angle was from the back of the bird. Pic was shot at ISO 3200.

Fairy Bluebird

Gorilla

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 04:54:13 GMT

Image looks better large. Liked the way this looks with artistic brushes.

Gorilla

Flamingo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:28:36 GMT

Really liked the light on this beautiful bird.

Flamingo

Sun Flags

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:03:45 GMT

Really liked how the sun is coming threw the flags.

Sun Flag

Hot Rod Mod

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 06:34:05 GMT

This image displays better larger. I decided to go artistic with this image, not that the car wasn't nice just as is.

Hot Rod Mod

Wild Sweet Pea

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:53:34 GMT

This flower was about a 1/4" to 1/2" big and easy to pass hiking through the woods. Saw this while hiking through the Eno River.

Eno River Rock

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:40:32 GMT

I doubt there are many places that look like this. It's unique.

Wild Hibiscus Seaforth Jordan Lake

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 07:33:27 GMT

Lots of these flowers blooming in a semi-swampy area.

Wild Hibiscus Seaforth Jordan Lake

Caught the Wave

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 07:46:07 GMT

It feels like your at the top of the wave with him.

Caught the Wave

Lily in the Dark

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:00:24 GMT

Just a pretty flower with pretty light.

Lily in the Dark

Moments Peace

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:55:42 GMT

I liked the water reflection, the light, the Dragonfly, the texture of the leaves and the positive/negative space.

Moments Peace

Heron's View

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:09:49 GMT

I went wider on this shot. I think it gives more of a feel to the birds surroundings.

Heron's View

Sun Lines

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:34:53 GMT

I could have just taken a normal picture of the boat on the blue ocean, but I wanted a more dramatic light for not only the boat, but the water as well. I waited until the boat was directly in front of the light which not only silhouetted the boat giving it nice shadows, but also made the water sparkle and the sky flat. This can only happen during a certain time of day.

Sun Lines

Lily Under Glass

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 07:10:41 GMT

Close up of a Water Lily.

Lilly Under Glass

Eno River Few's Ford

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:20:14 GMT

Beautiful day in the sun!

Eno River Few's Ford

Silhouette

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:02:58 GMT

And Transparency.

Silouette

Two Faced

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 05:28:00 GMT

Do you see the two faces? Well, one as two. So, if you were walking by an outdoor orchestra, would you have seen this?

Two Faced

Heron Glide

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 01:41:22 GMT

Paying attention to your background is Important.

Heron Glide

Dragonfly 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:35:00 GMT

Like the eyes.

Dragonfly 3

4th Fire

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 08:04:03 GMT

Yep, through thunder, lighting rain and mosquitoes...I got my shot. LOL

4th Fire

Surfin the Chop

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 16:00:44 GMT

Fun Sport!

Surfin the Chop

Ruffled Heron

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:37:16 GMT

You don't see that everyday.

Ruffled Heron

We the People

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:31:39 GMT

Caught just the right wind. Happy 4th of July!!!

We the People

Dead End 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:10:17 GMT

Which one do you like better (from the previous blog post)?

Dead End 2

Dragonfly Detail

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 08:14:43 GMT

I like the way you can see the hairs on his neck.

Dragonfly Detail

Sensual Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 07:32:04 GMT

You could turn this photo in any direction and still have it look like something.

Sensual Light

Heron Flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:33:35 GMT

Just the right light.

Heron Flight

Dead End

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:43:02 GMT

Not often you see a snail on top of a plant.

Dead End

Dragon Fly 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:05:02 GMT

Dragonfly 3

Lilly and Leaf

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:32:37 GMT

I found the leaves as interesting as the flower. They also gave more dimension to the picture.

Lily and leaf

Dragonfly

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:31:23 GMT

Liked the colors on this guy.

Dragonfly

Water Lily

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 06:29:56 GMT

Water Lily

Male Yellow Finch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:18:37 GMT

Hey...don't put that in your mouth!

Male Yellow Finch

Downy Woodpecker

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 06:56:24 GMT

Downy Woodpecker

Lucky Strike

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:41:56 GMT

Shot after the ball game with my Phone Camera.

Lucky Strike

Blue Bird

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:59:43 GMT

Always liked these little Blue Guys.

Blue Bird

Silhouette

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 06:39:58 GMT

Actual colors from the water. Artistic brushes used.

Silhouette

Titmouse

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 03:59:09 GMT

Cute little guy.

Titmouse

Jessica 8

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:16:27 GMT

New Hair Style.

Jessica 8

Leaf Design

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:08:59 GMT

Ordinarily, this would be just a picture of leaves, all be it...interesting leaves, but with interesting light, it provides a unique perspective with positive and negative space. Further, I always really like shooting fresh unblemished nature.

Leaf Design

Jessica 7

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:13:30 GMT

Found this tree an interesting spot for the model. The image also represents one "look" of nature in the US.

Jessica 7

Jessica 5

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:31:35 GMT

Like the light reflecting off of the drops.

Jessica 5

Female Yellow Finch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:45:17 GMT

Back lighting.

Female Yellow Finch

Jessica 4

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:22:29 GMT

Nice shell.

Jessica 4

Nuthatch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:37:24 GMT

Had others, but the light caught him just right in this one.

Nuthatch

Jessica 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:41:44 GMT

Was a beautiful day on Lake Jordan.

Jessica 3

Iris 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:06:14 GMT

Really liked how the sun made the petals iridescent in spots of the flower.

Iris 3

Jessica

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 23:05:56 GMT

One from a recent model Shoot.

Jessica

Sunbittern

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 28 May 2018 03:54:35 GMT

Interesting bird. Reminds me of a Guinea Hen.

Jessica

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 26 May 2018 07:44:49 GMT

Just a little bit artistic.

Jessica

Lynx

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 25 May 2018 09:53:57 GMT

Gotta love those ears!

Lynx

Purple and Orange

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 23 May 2018 07:16:13 GMT

These flowers were about an inch or less.

Purple and Orange

Cardinal and the Hand

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:39 GMT

Really liked the lighting.

Cardinal and the Hand

Liz and Dale?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 20 May 2018 07:09:26 GMT

Communication?

Liz and Dale?

Leaf Design

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 19 May 2018 08:44:03 GMT

Really like the shadowing and depth.

Leaf Design

Yellow Mushrooms

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 18 May 2018 06:37:22 GMT

Really! They are yellow mushrooms!

Yellow Mushrooms

Flicker

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 17 May 2018 11:17:39 GMT

Woodpecker

Flicker

Purple Flowers 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 16 May 2018 09:26:58 GMT

Really interesting Flower.

Purple Flower 2

Iris

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 15 May 2018 08:51:31 GMT

Beautiful Lines.

Iris

Common Sparrow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 14 May 2018 12:43:19 GMT

Shallow depth of Field.

Common Sparrow

ELI FUN T

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 13 May 2018 12:12:28 GMT

For some reason, elephants are always fun to abstract.

Lion Eyes

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 11 May 2018 08:13:07 GMT

Really liked the lighting on this one.

Lion Eyes

Mallard

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 06 May 2018 11:12:58 GMT

Shot at ISO 3200.

Mallard

You Lookin at Me?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 05 May 2018 08:02:13 GMT

Can you feel him staring at you?

You lookin at Me?

Scarlet Ibis

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 04 May 2018 07:42:27 GMT

Shot at 3200 ISO

Scarlet Ibis

Eclectus Parrot

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 03 May 2018 18:00:48 GMT

Shot at 3200 ISO.

Eclectus Parrot

Golden-crested Mynah

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 02 May 2018 05:18:00 GMT

Shot at 3200 ISO.

Golden-crested Mynah

Flamingo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 01 May 2018 10:06:07 GMT

Liked the lighting and positive and negative space.

Flamingo

Kudu

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:14:39 GMT

Cute little Feller.

Kudu

Same to You Buddy

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 08:17:55 GMT

Well Rock...at least mine is a real Gorilla.

Same to You Buddy!

Reflections

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:20:08 GMT

Framed

Reflections

Ocelot

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:44:38 GMT

Big Kitty.

Ocelot

Blue Bird

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:23:38 GMT

Pretty Bird.

Blue Bird

Tulip Triage

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 06:18:10 GMT

Straight shot with colored Lights.

Tulip Triage

Shadow Image

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 03:23:26 GMT

Time to use your imagination? I was walking into OCC and saw this interesting shadow.

Shadow Image

Run It Up

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:43:23 GMT

I don't know...I just liked the perspective and the flag design.

Run It Up

Dogwood Bouquet

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:10:11 GMT

The Dogwood was just completely covered with all these blooms.

Dogwood Bouquet

Carborro Play

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:06:14 GMT

Just kinda goofing around with long exposures.

Carborro Play

NC Spring Tree

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 13:47:04 GMT

Just thought they were really nice flowers for a tree.

NC Spring Tree

Flow of Leaves

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 07:08:03 GMT

Just a really nice flow of lines.

Flow of Leaves

Girl, A Dog and a Stick

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:34:36 GMT

Color is not always the best way to go.

Girl, A Dog and a Stick

Spring Break

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:41:38 GMT

I like the design pattern that the ferns make, but at the same time representing new life, Spring or from the old comes the new.

Spring Break

Columbine After Rain

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:38:11 GMT

Columbine After Rain

Cacstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 05:28:02 GMT

I liked the abstract forms made by the shadows.

Cacstract

Globe on a Stick

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:54:09 GMT

Found this to be a very pretty and unusual flower.

Globe on a Stick

Cardinal Couple

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:20:17 GMT

Gee....I wonder what he did wrong?

Cardinal Couple

HAPPY EASTER!!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 07:30:37 GMT

Happy Easter to All! Even the non-religious can appreciate the celebration of a new day...a new beginning.

Happy Easter!!

Water Bud

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 07:40:15 GMT

Really liked the translucence of the emerging flower.

Water Bud

Cardinal Conundrum

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:40:32 GMT

Oh yeah....Fooled me. He's not even red!

Cardinal Conundrum

Amongst the Leaves

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:54:46 GMT

The two mixed together well.

Amongst the Leaves

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:46:14 GMT

Poor little guy got named "the Lesser".

Lesser Spoted Woodpecker

Buds Red

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 06:36:19 GMT

Loved the way the leaves curl around the stem and buds.

Buds Red

Yellow Finch

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:23:01 GMT

Shot at NC Botanical Gardens.

Yellow Finch

Purple Illusion

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 08:33:59 GMT

Never really was to fond of this type of flower. However, with a closer look into the center I found something of interest. The patterns, positive and negative space and color tonality, to me, makes for an interesting abstraction. If you look at the image for just it's colors and not its actual shapes, you can see many abstract forms due to the interesting light falling on the subject.

Purple Illusion

Tiny Treasure

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:01:33 GMT

Light and Angle.

Tiny Treasure

Daffy Dill

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:10:06 GMT

Spring fresh!

Daffy Dill

Columbine 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:43:44 GMT

Just simple.

Cross Flowers

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 09:34:17 GMT

Interesting translucent flowers.

Cross Flowers

Columbine

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:16:54 GMT

Columbines are out already.

Columbine

Early Bradford Pear On Phone Camera

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:37:00 GMT

Just fillin break time with pictures on phone.

Early Bradford Pear Phone Camera

SIDES

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 05:23:29 GMT

There is generally a little misconception upon fist View of the image. The image is from the backside of the flower which in my opinion is even prettier than the front of the flower.

Sides

Spotted Flowers

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:37:36 GMT

Interesting little green spots at the tips. The flower itself was only about a half inch tall.

Spotted Flowers

Yellow Bursts

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:39:28 GMT

Nice spring flowers on trees.

Yellow Bursts

Tulips

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:38:17 GMT

Beautiful Lighting.

Tulips

Thorn Star

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 06:00:43 GMT

Thorn Star

Tulip Magnolia - Phone Camera

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:25:06 GMT

I Took this with my Phone Camera this past week while on break from teaching Basics at Mount Olive College.

Tulip Magnolia - Phone Camera

Grunge 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:28:46 GMT

Just wanted to capture a real rough look that was half sexy and half aggro.

Grunge 2

No Parking

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:19:14 GMT

Signs,Signs...everywhere Signs.

No Parking

Light Design 5

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:48:10 GMT

In this case, I took the original photo and digitally altered the original design.

Light Design 5

Music in Color 2

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:58:50 GMT

I hope you enjoy this small "Series" of abstract patterns of light.

Music in Color 2

Light Design 3

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 09:19:27 GMT

More Light play!

Light Design 3

Music in Color

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:03:23 GMT

Light Painting. Music is made out of waves. This is an actual photograph, not a computer generated design.

Music in Color

A Night at the Armadillo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:18:28 GMT

During a class shoot we had a nice street person volunteer to model for us. This picture is kind of opposite the last. Model is basically still with car in motion.

A Night at the Armadillo

Doorway to Wonderland

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:07:40 GMT

An abstraction we learn in Fine Art Photography class.

Doorway to Wonderland

Doing the Armadillo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:59:48 GMT

A Broadway play right on the footsteps of the Armadillo! LOL

Doing the Armadillo

Sunflower Imagined

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 07:17:58 GMT

There are many ways to represent a subject, this past week are but a few examples.

Depth of a Sunflower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 07:09:23 GMT

The interesting thing to me...is seeing all those tiny threads attached to all those tiny seeds. The seeds get smaller and smaller as you look inward, almost creating a tunnel. Indeed there is some depth there as you can see the water droplets seem to have permeated to different levels of depth into the flower. Very visually interesting. Does help the larger it's viewed.

Depth of a Sunflower

Sun Flower Dark Design

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:10:43 GMT

Was kinda partial to this one.

Sun Flower Dark Design

Sun Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:36:57 GMT

Different Angle, different Lighting.

Sun Flower

Sun Flower Design

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:03:09 GMT

Yet another way to look at this Multi-dimensional flower.

Sun Flower Design

Sunset Sunflower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:23:01 GMT

In contrast.

Sunset Sunflower

Sun Up Sunflower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:24:57 GMT

Liked the light and shadows.

Sun Up Sunflower

Is Photography Art?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:20:36 GMT

I recently came across this little gem (link below). It's on a "Debate" forum. It asks...is photography art? Since it has no qualifiers....my answer is........... This isn't a debate. It's a brainless question. It's like asking if your momma is a female?

http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-photography-art

Sunset Snow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:17:56 GMT

Really liked the rays coming through the trees to make the snow sparkle and a sun star.

Sunset Snow

Raggedy Snow Ann

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:02:49 GMT

Just thought it was a fun picture. This snow Ann is way raggedy. Plus I thought it was a nice background of the lake.

Raggedy Snow Ann

Snow Glow

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:22:00 GMT

This is from the day after the snow. The sun light was passing threw the trees and creating a glow around the snow.

Snow Glow

Snowman

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:05:11 GMT

I was kinda going for a Norman Rockwell type of look.

Snowman

Snow Gulls

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:25:14 GMT

What makes this picture unique to me is that this is the first time I have ever seen Sea Gulls in snow. Not even sure how they could stand flying with the wind wiping the snow so hard over the Parkwood Lake.

Snow Gulls

Bummer

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:51:52 GMT

So...what do you do when you loose your ride? The wind was blowing the snow off of the lake, which was immediately to the left, so fast that I could hardly see, but people were out having a great time!

Bummer

White Road

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 08:27:36 GMT

I was shooting some trees and turned around to look up the road and saw mother and daughter coming home from sledding. This was shot during pretty much a total "white out".

White Road

White Pines

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:44:17 GMT

Snow had just covered the pines and I found the channel of the trees and depth interesting.

White Pines

Snow Cap

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 06:48:55 GMT

Hey...dog's gotta stay warm too! Lucy...rockin her snow cap! LOL

Snow Cap

Looking Glass Falls

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:47:48 GMT

Tried to balance out the foreground with the background with the rushing water.

Looking Glass Falls

Interesting Facades

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 08:24:30 GMT

Interesting combinations.

Interesting Facades

Dimensional Train

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:33:22 GMT

I wanted to give the feeling of movement and crossing of dimensions.

Dimensional Train

Heron on Grass Edge

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 07:44:49 GMT

Another Heron from Jordan Lake, NC

Heron on Grass Edge

Star Fireworks

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:11:29 GMT

I don't know...just because I liked it.

Star Fireworks

All Teed Up

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:49:20 GMT

Just can't help thinking of Golf. LOL This is a combination of two individual fireworks.

All Teed Up

Sunrise

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:40:57 GMT

With this picture I feel both Serenity and Excitement.

Sunrise

Dancing Bars

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 08:21:29 GMT

Here again...I like the fireworks, but what makes it interesting is the smoke that is with the fireworks.

Dancing Bars

The Runner

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:46:07 GMT

I like the design the fireworks made, but more importantly is the figure that I see in the smoke. A woman. In the upper right section of the photo is her head and torso. Her body goes through the right half of the light and the legs are in the bottom right. It looks like the woman is either running or playing a flute (flute coming out of the fireworks in top right section) with her leg up in bottom right. Yeah, yeah yeah, but do you see it? If nothing else, I like the smokes relationship with the fire.

The Runner

Lucy 1st 2018 Snow (Phone Camera)

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:32:48 GMT

Please sir....let me in! It's cold outside! (fyi...she only was out to pee) LGG4

Lucy 1st 2018 Snow

PC Abstract

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:35:23 GMT

Just havin a bit of fun with geometric abstracts.

PC Abstract

Carolina Woman Magazine 2017 Photo Contest 3rd Place

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:17:44 GMT

Normally I don't enter many competitions anymore, but since I announced this competition to everyone, I felt the need to enter myself. Apparently there were many entries from all over the state. You can check out the website here to see the other winners: http://www.carolinawoman.com/photo_winners2017.php

Anybody wanna buy a Sparkling Water Maker?

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017-2018

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:00:13 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017-2018

Perusing

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 07:34:42 GMT

Maybe the other direction is better than the last one? LOL

Perusing

Abstract Illusion

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 07:22:57 GMT

Are the stairs going down to the left or going down to the right? Or up depending on how you look at it.

Abstract Illusion

Spray

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:17:36 GMT

Really like the spray coming off the Cormorant.

Spray

Hawk Eye?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:53:28 GMT

The Heron was intensely staring at the water between the two rocks.

Spray

Soar

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 07:22:54 GMT

We definitely Soared through this year!

Soar

Frosty Says MERRY CHRISTMAS!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 05:49:14 GMT

I just want to wish all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Frosty Says Merry Christmas

Moon in all it's Glory

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 07:44:03 GMT

Can you imagine what it took too create the creators on the moon? Shot this with just my 100-400mm.

Moon in all it's Glory

Christmas Park Lake View

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 07:36:22 GMT

It's startin to feel a lot like Christmas...everywhere you go.

Christmas Park Lake View

Eno Flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:47:11 GMT

Caught him right before his feet left the water.

Eno Flight

Tranquil Existence

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:16:57 GMT

Just read a sentence from “Mother!”. It talks about “tranquil existence”.....what the hell is that ? Has anybody ever attained “Tranquil Existence” before? Sure there are those that “claim” they have. However, what do they base it on? Even monks base their tranquility on doing with out much more than the basics. How do we estimate the basics in order to qualify as tranquil existence? So then, what would it take to guarantee tranquil existence? Well potentially everyone could have a different definition of tranquil existence. The main key however...is that it requires an overall sensation of comfort. So, that is a feeling no matter where it came from. The question is....where are you comfortable at? What gives you peace. What ever it is, equals your spot for tranquility. Ultimately, can at best anyone find total tranquility? Maybe Buddha or Christ, but even then was it total?...... Oops.......I just figured out what absolute tranquility is...gettin to go pee after 4 beers. LOL

Interesting People

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:29:19 GMT

This is one of the people pulled off the street to do the Click Photography Festival 8x10 tintypes.

Interesting People

Eno Dinner

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:42:45 GMT

Tasty Morsel! LOL

Eno Dinner

Heron's Smile

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:28:24 GMT

He was just hangin out on a rock in the middle of the Eno River.

Heron's Smile

NEW FILE FORMAT TO REPLACE JPEG's?

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:00:26 GMT

NEW FILE FORMAT TO REPLACE JPEG's?

Hey all you Apple “i” this and that users plus the rest of us. Here is a new format that you will have to contend with....like it or not! Personally, following the belief that quality is more important than space, I do not like it (as it stands currently). I can refer you to history. It used to be that just 1 gig on a memory card in 2004 cost $500! So, although this new format saves space....so what in it's current standing.

Apple announced in June of this year at its WWDC programmer conference that it's endowing its iPhones, iPads and Macs with support for a new photo-storing technology called HEIF, short for High Efficiency Image Format. HEIF needs only half the storage space as a JPEG photo of about the same quality. So surely adopting HEIF is a no-brainer?

Nope.

It hasn't even made it to the dictionary yet. Everybody at Apple pronounces it "heef," but some people disagree. Heef, hife, hey-f, heff -- we could be looking at another internet culture war like the dispute over hard G vs. soft G when saying "GIF."

Compatibility problems and other factors complicate HEIF's prospects. But Apple has massive clout in the computing industry. If it succeeds in pushing HEIF into the mainstream, we stand to possibly benefit [if quality improves]-- not just from saving storage space, but also from cooler animated photos, more powerful image-editing possibilities and even fulfilled promises of augmented reality.

To help you understand the issues, here's a look at HEIF.

There's a good chance HEIF will barge into your life. Not only does it let you squeeze more photos onto your phone, HEIF also modernizes digital photography in important ways. Its future looks a lot brighter with Apple's backing. It's the world's most profitable tech company, selling one of the world's highest-profile phones and a lot of computers as well. Apple's endorsement carries a lot of weight with app programmers, chip manufacturers and the millions of people who use its products. Best to get a handle on HEIF now.

What is a photo file format again?
It's a standard way for computers to store and view pictures. With one, it doesn't matter if you took a photo with an Android phone and then share it with a college roommate with a Windows PC. JPEG, the king of photo formats, has been around for decades, and every computing device out there understands JPEG files. But HEIF is new, so most devices today have no idea how to handle them. For those devices, encountering an HEIF file is like when you visit a country where you don't speak the language.

The biggest benefit is data compression. The close to original, high-quality version of an image often can be shrunk so you can fit more on your phone and worry less about blowing through your monthly network data cap when you share them. Photos using HEIF take up half the space as a JPEG or alternatively offer possibly crisper, more detailed and colorful images at the same size.

HEIF uses video compression technology called HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) that was designed by some of the best experts in the business -- the Motion Picture Experts Group. If you watched streaming video on your TV, phone or PC in the last day, chances are good it used their video compression technology. HEIF is the technique to compress individual frames that comprise an HEVC video.

HEIF uses some similar methods as JPEG, but goes a step further. JPEG breaks an image up into blocks, each of which is compressed with a clever combination of trigonometry and matrix mathematics whose details needn't worry you. One way HEIF improves on JPEG is by comparing those blocks. If one block is similar to another, HEIF records just the difference, which requires less storage space. In effect, for example, HEIF could tell a computer, "just put some blue sky here like we already did for the upper-left patch of the photo."

HEIF offers a lot more than just smaller photo file sizes, and indeed those other features are a big part of why Apple picked it. HEIF is actually a container that can hold a lot more than just a single image. It's a good way to store an animated image like an Apple live photo, for example, or one of those eerily compelling half-moving, half-still images called a cinemagraph. It also can hold a collection of photos taken in a burst, though Apple isn't using it for that purpose, at least now. It can also hold audio, video and text information, too -- imagine a short video clip with a caption that you might post on Snapchat.

When Apple uses HEIF for its live photos, that'll make it easier for other phone makers or app developers to view them. If other phone makers want use the same feature, iPhone users should be able to see them more easily if they're recorded as HEIF images as well.

HEIF also can bundle multiple photos of the same scene, for example shots taken at different brightness levels that you might later want to combine into a single image through a technology called high-dynamic range (HDR) photography. Apple doesn't take advantage of this particular ability -- iPhones generate HDR images before they're saved into a file -- but HEIF opens the door for several computational photography technologies like HDR. Another use of stacks of photos is to package shots with different focus points that can later be combined for different photographic effects.

Here's another thing HEIF can do: store extra data called a depth map that records how far away each part of a scene is from the camera that took the photo. That's just what an iPhone 7 Plus can do with its dual-camera design, so HEIF offers a straightforward way for app developers to use that distance information once iOS 11 starts shipping. Apple uses the data to blur backgrounds in its portrait mode, but now others can use it for other effects -- generating a selfie of you on the moon or some other exotic location, for example.

"In iOS 11, we're storing the depth map as part of what we capture.We're giving you and your app access to the photo and the depth map so you can load it up and use this to do your own creative effects,” Marineau-Mes told app developers.

SO WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS WITH HEIF FILES? The biggest one is that most devices and programs don't know how to read HEIF files. Adobe Systems' Photoshop, for example, has no support. Nor do any web browsers. And it's tough to get new formats to catch on.Microsoft improved on the JPEG with a format called JPEG XR, but it never got traction. Google's WebP format is now common on the web, but it's not used anywhere else. Even Google's Android phones can't take WebP photos.

Will HEIF kill off JPEG? No way. Even if HEIF turns out to be a smash hit, billions of JPEGs will persist on the internet, phones, PCs, digital cameras and countless digital nooks and crannies. If any formats achieve immortality, it'll be text files and JPEG.

Despite the huge storage savings, image quality left a bit to be desired. Taking a close look at each set of images, we saw that the new high efficiency format loses detail, especially in low-light shots. Compared to JPEG files, detail and color looked smudged and smeared.
Even though the new HEIF format loses some image quality, it's still very impressive for being almost two times smaller in size.
If you aren't viewing images side-by-side and aren't looking for the absolute best quality, then shooting in high efficiency format should be fine for you.

There are also a few issues when importing HEIF files to Mac, including odd file handling quirks like unwanted auto-conversion to JPEG which in itself degredates quality and enlarges the file size.

So here's the big question: should you take photos in the new HEIF format or the older, yet more widely compatible, JPEG format?

First of all, there is only one iOS Settings option for changing photo and video recording formats. And the new 4K 60 frames per second and 1080p 240 frames per second recording modes offered with iPhone 8 and iPhone X require the high efficiency mode to be turned on.

If you want to take higher quality JPEG photos, but also shoot in 4K 60, you'll have to constantly switch back and forth in the Settings menu.

If we're just talking photos, then it depends on the user. If you're the kind of person who takes thousands of photos and doesn't really mind a slight degradation in quality, then definitely use the new HEIF format. If you don't take that many photos, or you have a higher storage iPhone model, then use the old JPEG format to ensure you're getting the highest quality images possible.

Soooo...again, unless image quality is upgraded in the HEIF format, I will not be using it. Yes, as mentioned, there are other benefits, but those benefits can be done in other currently existing technologies. To sum things up...it is good to know about this new format, especially if you are an Apple user.

Article comes from a combination of Appleinsider Staff, Stephen Shankland and Mike Dellerman (for educational purposes only).

Rush

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 10:06:52 GMT

Shot at Cabes Ford on the Eno. Just really liked the ripples in the water.

Rush

Weaved Petals

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 07:45:12 GMT

Again, more of my artistic side. I had to use several brushes and techniques to get this to look the way I wanted.

Weaved Petals

Heron Around the Corner

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:15:11 GMT

The Heron had just turned the corner around the rock when he obviously spotted something.

Heron Around the Corner

Moon Reflections

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:58:18 GMT

Taken at the last Supermoon in the beginning of December on Parkwood Lake.

Moon Reflections

Sun and Leaves

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:56:30 GMT

I know, this is just a splash of color with random patterns, but I like it. Can anyone tell me why people will stare at an abstract piece of art on a museum wall for quite a while, but this is “just” a photograph. This is a photograph of reality imitating art that is imitating reality. LOL

Sun and Leaves

Cold Witch Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:06:59 GMT

Took it this season just after a frost. Really liked it for the abstract feel of the plant and the textures.

Cold Witch Flower

Cormorant DO what tey DO

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:20:08 GMT

Shot at Parkwood Lake. They have such rude birds there. First the duck sticking his tongue out at me and now the Cormorant showing his ass.

Comorant DO what Day DO

Star Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 08:33:40 GMT

I really liked the uneven growth of these petals.

Star Flower

Winter Prep

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:58:47 GMT

Such a cute little guy. This spider was less than an inch big and making what looked like an egg sack.

Winter Prep

Parkwood Lake Mallard

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:18:43 GMT

I don't usually take pictures of common Mallard, but this was so pristine and such interesting water that I couldn't resist. Of course...the Mallard was not to happy about it!

Parkwood Lake Mallard

Parkwood Lake Cormorant

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:25:23 GMT

Close-up from my local Lake.

Parkwood Lake Cormorant

Leaf Light

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:22:04 GMT

Another shot I took with my phone. I shot this leaf with the sun straight behind it. Liked the colors and translucent veins.

Leaf Light

Fall Trees (Phone Camera)

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:37:17 GMT

Nothing to fancy. Just a few pictures I took with my phone while on a walk with Lucy.

Fall Trees (Phone Camera) Fall Trees 2 (Phone Camera)

Peace

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 13:32:25 GMT

Love the background on this.

Peace

Critique

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 08:08:43 GMT

Ok, so this is for all my students, but anyone can join in the discussion. Take a look at the 4 pictures from this "Headline" first two pages of the Digital Photo Magazine. Now keep in mind that these photos are "supposed" to be ultimate examples of what you should supposedly do, especially the Nikon advertisement. I want you to find the compositional flaws (as I teach) in each of these photos. Please submit them on here as a "message". By the way...no such thing as a wrong answer. Go ahead! Give it your best guess. Personally, I think the photos here are a joke.

Critique

Cole Mile Bridge

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:28:33 GMT

An example for my Beyond Basics Students.

Cole Mill Bridge

Furry Moth

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:37:26 GMT

This moth had amazing colors.

Furry Moth

Pre-flight

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:10:09 GMT

Caught this Heron just before flight.

Pre-Flight

My Flock

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:38:53 GMT

Another angle to my Heron and Turtles. Looks like Heron is 'lording" over his turtles. LOL

My Flock

Nature Appreciation

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:09:17 GMT

I could say many possible scenarios and connections here, but....I'll leave it up to you.

Nature Appreciation

Black Eyed Susan Abstracted

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 08:59:31 GMT

Really Liked the metamorphosis from the center.

Black Eyed Susan Abstracted

Camillia

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:04:34 GMT

Camillia

Wild Flower

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 09:20:50 GMT

I liked the spacial design in this one.

Wild Flower

Happy Thanksgiving!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:18:56 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving

Leaf Life

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:30:06 GMT

I find that there is beauty even in decay. Leaf Life

Simple Elegance

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:55:13 GMT

It's amazing how something so simple can be so beautiful. The freshness of life in just a plain setting can be just as interesting as a beautiful sunset if we take time to look.

Simple Elegance

Fern Script

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:38:37 GMT

This Fern just reminds me of script writing or Asian Script.

Fern Script

Ripples

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:19:48 GMT

Like the water reflections. Water was really low on Jordan Lake.

Ripples

Fall Color

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:38:05 GMT

Really liked the color, shapes and texture.

Fall Color

Leaf Lines

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:23:04 GMT

These dried Fall leaves were about 12-20" long. Personally, I can find beauty even in decay. Let me know if you can agree!?

Leaf Lines

Tranquil Eno

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:15:38 GMT

Just a nice tranquil pic of the Eno river.

Eno River

Fall Ginkgo

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:06:06 GMT

I've always thought this was an amazing tree. I liked the design, colors and positive/negative space. This was shot in front of a grey sky.

Fall Ginkgo

Husky

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:30:05 GMT

The Husky was on the Eno River suspension bridge when I shot this.

SHROOMS

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:28:54 GMT

I decided to put these recent Shrooms pics together. Let me know if you have a favorite?

White Woods Mushroon Eno River Mushrooms Brown Cap Woods Mushroom

Resist

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:04:51 GMT

For several reasons this photo said "resist" to me.

Resist

Heron on Jordan

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 06:20:57 GMT

That water must be really cold!

Heron on Jordan

SA Mountains

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:10:23 GMT

Just some nice scenery in South Africa with foreground element.

SA Mountains

A Smoke and a Smile

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:19:53 GMT

Hey anyone gotta cigarette?

A Smoke and a Smile

African Hay Transport

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:47:08 GMT

This method of transportation is actually an upgrade to other forms, such as wheel barrels and baskets.

African Hay Transport

Ostrich

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:24:37 GMT

I am sure there could be soooo many captions to go with this picture.

Ostrich

Spray

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:03:36 GMT

Really interesting how the spray covered the rider.

Spray

Balance

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:15:50 GMT

The Heron had just slid down the rock. Shot at ISO 1600.

Balance

Eno River Cabes Ford 2nd Angle

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 06:47:13 GMT

For those keeping track, Do you like this angle better than the first?

Eno River Cabes Ford 2nd Angle

Mask

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 04:40:32 GMT

I knew when I took this picture that the mask would be artistic in expression, but wanted to keep it semi realistic as a whole.

Mask

Catch of the Day

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:28:03 GMT

Dinner time on the Eno.

Catch of the Day

Eno River Cabes Ford

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:04:05 GMT

Really liked the reflections that lead up to the trees.

Eno River Cabes Ford

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:27:45 GMT

Happy Halloween to all my Family, Friends and Clients!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Eno Heron Leg Deep

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:23:40 GMT

Eno Heron Leg Deep

Heron Against the Eno Geography

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 05:14:52 GMT

The perfect Eno background. In my opinion.

Heron Against the Eno Geography

Catch of the Day

cmdphotos@hotmail.com (CMDPHOTOS) — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:44:52 GMT

I liked the contrast between the man and the grass. An uncluttered background, but interesting environment.

Catch of the Day