Summertime- Fairtime

Summer is here and that means it is time for county fairs.  I had fun going to our local Lake County Fair.  There was lots to see and do and to take pictures of.

Dog Shows

Banana Derby Racing

Farm Animal judging

Motocross Racing

 even with little tykes

ATV racing

Monster Trucks

and fun food.

Winter Photography

Cold and snow can be disheartening, but there are interesting winter images out there.  At times there can be an early snow before all the leaves have fallen.  This can bring an interesting contrast between the fall leaf color in an otherwise black and white of snow and tree trunks.

I live close to Lake Michigan and with a large body of water when a cold front comes in and the weather gets frigid, interesting ice sculptures can form on a windy night when waves pound on any vegetation that is near the shoreline.

A wonderful opportunity comes when storm clouds start to clear and patches of blue and white appear in the sky, especially if it is early morning or early evening.

Be sure to check where the light is coming from and walk around your subject to take full advantage of the light.  Take shots from several angles.  You may find you like one view better than another.