Author walljm
walljm
I have been writing on the web since 2000. I am a christian , a photographer, an occasional poet, a recovering dreamer, an occasional philosopher, a software developer, an autodidact, and I resemble the INFP personality type.
Foul Line, Busch Stadium, Saint Louis, Missouri
Cub Fans, Busch Stadium, Saint Louis, Missouri
Spectators, Busch Stadium, Saint Louis, Missouri
Swing Batter!, Busch Stadium, Saint Louis, Missouri
The Intake Towers just South of the Chain of Rock Bridge were built to supply the city water department. You can read more about the Saint Louis intake towers on www.builtstlouis.net.
Japanese Lantern, Shaw's Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
Abstract Rust Coloring on a Stone Wall. I’m really enjoying this series of shots from sun drenched locations. Go Karenika. Oland, Sweden. This scene reminds me of Africa. Rich blue skies, vibrant greens, and that cool tree there off to the right.HakySac. I used to be big into that.Doe Eyed Trio. More heartachingly beautiful soft focus photos from David Nightingale.
Japanese Lantern, Shaw's Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
Street Painting. This reminds me of the religious art of the Renaissance, only with a modern urban twist. Excellent piece.Beautiful baby, a hallmark/kodak moment if ever there one was. Also, Spring Time Field.Golden Gate Bustle.Chrome.Great B&W Alter Shot.Couple.Green!Lonely. Sara’s photo here reminds me of the sixties. The somewhat grayish black and white images of people in old surroundings and bellbottoms.Oh Starry Night. At least.. it looks like that to me.Cherry Blossoms. With a lovely grain.Volvo. I love old cars with that oversaturated feel.
Japanese Board Walk, Shaw's Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
Japanese Board Walk, Shaw's Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
Ronald Reagan was our 40th President. I was too young to really know him during his office, but I am profoundly grateful for what he did for our country. Goodbye Mr. President.
Just for you, cause your special, I’m gonna post on Saturday. :)Highway Cones. Its Mr. Ed!Cherubs, looking very much unlike the biblical cherub, which was way manly. Photos like this epitomize europe for me.Lonely in Red. It seems artsy… probly because it seems moody. :DPost. Somehow lovely.Portrait, by Infrangible. He does great portraits of people.Michael and Willie.Vibrant Flower.Fence.
Willow Branches, Shaw's Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
I have a problem with blurry photos, and I’ve been searching around the net doing research on why. Having spent a good four to six months evaluating different reasons and doing a bit of experimentation, I’d like to share a bit of what I learned.Sharpness is one of the big key points most photographers look at when evaluating quality. If you shoot digital, as I do, there are a number of different reasons why you could be having issues with blurry or soft images. Those issues fall into three basic categories, User Error, Equipment Quality, and Rounding Errors in Digital…
High Key Contemplation. Lovely blown out photo of a little girl.
Willow Branches, Shaw's Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
Cool Passion. I’m not sure why its called that. The photo grabs my attention, but I can’t explain why. Something about the contrast of the structure at the top of the photo.Adriac Home. He calls it "Thick Walls". I like mediteranian photos. There is something about the crispness of the blue and white often found there.Bucolic Country Scene. Lovely shades of brown. So rich.Girl with Umbrella. Karenika had had some lovely little ones featured on her blog lately.View from a Backyard. A meloncholly scene with a delicate touch both sweet and bitter.Portait of a Woman. It seems as though she…