The second series in the assignments from Ted Forbes. The first assignment was about variations and you can see my post on my blog. I like the idea that Ted had. What I really like about it as it brings together the journaling, weekly challenge, and a different way to think and approach to photography….
Waiting for spring….. Japanese Maple When I first saw these trees in a nursery, they instantly brought back memories of childhood and growing up in Russia. Both the leaf shape and the colors of maples are so familiar to me… needless to say, decided to try and grow them on my porch. Japanese Maple Varieties…
The last frame from Leica M6 which I sold a few years ago. Taken on a photowalk with my friends in downtown a few years ago.
Los Angeles Museum Took the family to a museum near Disney Hall downtown in 2015. My daughter loves taking photos and many times has a great theme in mind. She also spends time on Social Media before going to a location. Wish I could do the same. I just show up with an empty mind…
Artwalk LA Los Angeles downtown Art Walk, used to go there all the time with a @lorne.thomas. There are many hipsters and cool looking people that hang out at these walks. These photos are from a few different photowalks walks from 2014 – 2015. I love this guy! He was walking around the The Last…
Like most other photographers I like to experiment with different presets in Lightroom. I wish to find a magic single click solution to all the photo editing, but that will never happen! If you search on Google for Lightroom presets, you will find so many results for both free and premium. Personally, I’ve tried quite…
The idea of color and horizon…… Sasha has been the subject of many of my photos see here. She has been growing up in front of my camera since 2000. There have been some days/months/ when she has not been a willing participant and she has been grateful now for the thousands of photos that…
Since moving my blog away from Virb I am reposting a few photos…. Seattle Photography Just a few photos from the tip in 2015. The Japanese Maples & Family
I made a Japanese inspired fried chicken last night and had some leftovers. Today for lunch I decided to wok fry it with some veggies. Lately, I’ve been deep into Chinese-inspired cooking—nothing beats firing up the wok for a quick stir-fry as a mental break from the home office grind. It’s therapeutic: the sizzle, the aromas,…
On his Youtube channel, Ted Forbes started a photography project. I think this is a great idea to stretch the creative muscles. Thanks @tedforbes for the efforts, time, knowledge share and your awesome Youtube channel. I really like the books you share. First assignment is a variation theme. I decided to print and mount photos…
A few years back, we had a fantastic stay at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas—the fountains, the opulent lobby, the endless people-watching opportunities. I’m not much of a gambler, so our trips are usually about strolling the Strip, popping into different hotels, and soaking up that wild Vegas energy. On our last day, as…
I’ve always loved exploring the streets of Los Angeles through photowalks — it’s been a big part of my photography journey. It all started back in 2000 when my daughter Sasha was born (she graduated college in 2022!). I picked up a basic point-and-shoot digital camera to capture family moments, and I’ve been documenting life…