It is A New Day

Life is a complicated journey of chaotic beauty. My last post was my failure to keep up with a high quality image per week in 2022. So Close, I made it 42 weeks and the life got in the way. I started a to try again for 2024 and I had a realization, WHY? Some…
Week 42 of 42

I headed to coopers rock for some fall shots, however I turned around almost immediately due to the vast number of tourists. I find a quiet little pond nearby and find some images to make. Life is still complicated, but I am proud of myself for making more of an effort. Maybe I can make…
Week 41 of 52

Another sunset image from a go to spot. I think at this point I may just be going thru the motions. It is getting harder and harder to get out there and shoot. I am picking easy spots at the end of the week and just rolling with it.
Week 40 of 52

Back in Parkersburg collecting my belongings to take to my knew home I head to the river and capture a few late evening shots. I am not sure if its my mentality or my schedule but looking back my shots are getting darker and darker.
Week 39 of 52

The world is starting to feel right again as I fight to figure it all out. I shoot this old building mostly because it was convenient at the moment. I feel I was able to make a good image out of the scenario, but my mind wasn’t really on photography. This would be my calm…
Week 38 of 52

Storm clouds over Wheeling, WV. This image truly points to my mindset. I feel like I found something that really makes me happy, but deep down I know the storm is coming. I am trying to do what I think is best for me, but later on I will find that I had no idea.
Week 37 of 52

Grand Vue Park overlook in Moundsville, WV. I am still crashing with my friend, but I am away at a work conference. I slip out and find this breathtaking image about 20 miles away. I am still lost and confused, but moments like this bring me a bit of peace. I am finding peace in…
Week 36 of 52

With this image I will make a confession. I am posting the remainder of my attempt at 52 weeks of a weekly photo post in April of 2023. I don’t delve into my personal life here, or really anywhere, but I was going thru a lot personally at this time. Honestly, it predates this image…
Week 33 of 52

Back in my hometown of Parkersburg, WV I caught this stunning sunset at Point Park where the Little Kanawha River meets up with the Ohio River. Another fantastic evening to capture the beauty of a sunset.
Week 32 of 52

Another trip to Hinton, West Virginia. I find it almost impossible to visit this area and not stop by Sandstone Falls. I made it a little this evening, but was still able to make a fantastic image as the daylight faded to darkness.