Nature in Black & White Photography

Black & White Photography is more demanding in the photography art world as it seems to show better in a
photo art show. This does not mean a
color print would not be in demand to
be purchased in the buyers market.
And since the film of years past and
now the digital world we tend to only
do color prints. I try to do both so I
can show the beauty of black and white and the color's you see through
the lens. Enjoy

Country Living at it's Best

Living in the country can be a Photographers dream come true. So much nature to choose from while searching for that perfect shot.
I came across this horse farm of beautiful animals just enjoying the winter mix while keeping an eye on my next move. I left my long lens home and had to get as close as I could without scaring them off. As you can tell this is a racing farm for special race horses that have the room to graze and plenty of field to roam.
Nature Photography has always been a favorite of mine as years ago I found myself on a Island in Virginia famous for it's wild horses. I back pack through the Island and on the beach to get the best photo's I needed for my photography course in Philly. Turned out to be a day I will never forget and just being able to track and follow the wild horses to get a photo or two. You never know where your lens will take you and how you would handle the terrian you are in. Last I heard you are not aloud to follow the horses on their space. So I am thankful for the day I could do so. This farm is located in South Jersey where they have many farms that train them for races across the area.

Walking the distance:

This 1st of May I had the honor of doing a walk for the March of Dimes
with a special person in my life, my daughter Devon. When she told me of her plan to walk and raise money for a good cause I
decided to try and walk myself. I walk Shannon everyday at least twice and thought I had some walking training.
But since it was a 6 mile walk I decided to bring some reading material to rest when I could no longer walk.
But spending the day with my little girl was like running a race and coming in first place with her waiting for me at the finish line.
Anyway we talked about everything under the sun and the time seemed to fly by. Every mile marker they had a table with water and snacks to keep you going. After the fifth mile marker I realized what I never thought was possible. Last time this was done I was a
young man serving my country. So I was pretty proud of what we both did together. Yes ' I ' did the whole 6 miles with Devon in
two hours. And as I looked around it seemed I was the old guy of the bunch. But never count us out what ever age we may be.
Thanks Devon
Dad

As we think of our men and women serving our country
oversea's we must also remember our veteran's of
conflicts from the past that put their lives on line
for a nation they feel deserves the freedom that others
gave their lives for to keep us a free nation.

We are only as strong as the support we give these men and women as they serve and return to
us when their duty is up. Once a soldier always a soldier in uniform and in life. The men in these photo's are Vietnam Vet's
that still give their time to make us proud, God Bless.

A rose and a violet are the most sought after beauties in the flower world. We want them
for a special person or we just want to share them in our garden for others to enjoy.
I enjoy sharing them with my special other and also growing them in my garden to let
others enjoy as I do. So transfer your yard or sunroom into a colorful sight for all to
enjoy and for you to give yourself a star in the photo field.

As you view my blog I am open to any
comment you feel may help me or give
me any advice that may make my
photography more enjoyable for you,

Doug

Spring bulbs can wake you up to the beauty of a garden and transfer your inside world to the beauty of the outdoor as the bulbs
start their journey to full bloom.
Indoor plants are just as amazing and you get to love them all year round. Than by adding
a touch of light you can bring out the color's of the leaf.
Candy is for real, but seeing a bulb waiting to spring into your world can put a smile on anyone's
face.

Selling the Art of Photography with Gardens of Beauty

Gardens of Beauty is a subject I enjoy most because I once had my own
garden spotlighted in a major New Jersey newspaper and enjoyed showing how I spend time in the
garden besides behind a camera lens. You can view my many garden photo's on my Picasa Web
Albums by going to Picasa Web Site and seeing the many web albums I have put together. Any
questions contact me at ----- djmcconney@gmail.com ----- which I use for my photo's.

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