Just a little about me to get started

I just love to make and look at photos.  When asked what I like to photograph most, I usually respond, "Anything with people or evidence of them in the scene."  That could mean a photo of a person, or it could mean a photo architecture, a car, railroad tracks -- pretty much anything that shows that people have influenced the environment.  Maybe you could call it evidence of humanity.

It's not that I don't like nature photography, but it's more interesting if there is something in the scene that shows humanity.  For example, a forest scene to me would be better if it contained a cabin or a rusted truck.

I like to have a camera with me everywhere I go and enjoy trying to see the everyday in a different way.  In this blog I will use only a point-and-shoot camera and try to squeeze the most out of it.  Currently my favorite little camera is the Canon G11.  I often say that it has restored my joy of photography.

I thought I'd kick this thing off with a few photos of me.  One night I was sitting at my desk, a little bored, and began just playing with the G11 and making self portraits with just the desk lamp.