Award Winning Images
Photography and art is a continuously evolving craft. As we change, our perspectives change. As we learn new skills, our work can grow. Taking part in photography competitions allows us to continue growing as artists and craftsmen. This push toward personal and professional goals drives us to learn new techniques. Being critiqued by our peers forces us to look at our work with an objective eye. It's a difficult and frustrating road - one we love to hate - but we see our work evolve and grow through the process.
Hummingbird Flying
The birds flap (and glide) through the air. The elongated wings of hummingbirds are stiff and do not bend. The short flight feathers give the wing an oar-like appearance. In fact, the movement of hummingbirds' stiff wings in flight is much like rowing through the air.
Conifer
A tree that bears cones and needle-like or scale-like leaves that are typically evergreen. Conifers are of major importance as the source of softwood, and also supply resins and turpentine.
Steam Engine
JaynesVille, Minnesota