In photography, as in life, where you focus demonstrates your vision. Here's how to show it in your photos.
Where You Focus Is Where You’ll Go
Where Inspiration Lies, Motivation Lurks
Inspiration is everywhere. But motivation has a misunderstood, trickier aspect to it.
A Closed Door Is An Invitation
I won't let a closed door hinder me. I'll take aim for a photo opp instead.
Hello? It’s Your Muse Calling . . .
The photography Muse summons me whenever vivid color, hard shadows and bright light make a pattern.
Inspired By What’s On The Way
There are discoveries to be made on the way to any destination, if you're on the lookout.
Where Old Typewriters Go to Die
Why do writers have such a love-hate relationship with their writing devices?
Requirements for Writing Fiction
Required prerequisite for fiction writers: Embrace your dual gifts.
Eureka! I Found a Workaround for the Utterly Awful WordPress Reader
Don't suffer with the inadequate WordPress.com Reader a moment longer. Here's how to follow your favorites in Feedly.
What I Like About Photography
Take a walk and keep your iPhone handy, because there's always another picture around the bend.
Summon the Power of the Blur
With just one tap of your finger, your iPhone photography takes focusing to the next level—near, or far.
What Happens When You Let Go
Letting go encourages good habits because it creates space for so much creative abundance to move in.
45 Quotes to Inspire You
No sense flailing around in a creative vacuum. You can't wait for inspiration—find some here.
What It’s Like
You may be possessed by your paints, or smitten with your characters, but life goes on.
Orange on Corduroy Like Flies on Rice
Here's a ski tip: There are always rewards for having your IPhone handy, especially on a ski slope.
I Need a Reward
When you really need a reward—like after a long day of bookkeeping—try this.
Not You. Rainy Days Don’t Get You Down.
Proving once again that creative people are unique, your poll results show what ducks you are.
Being There Isn’t the Only Reward
The rewards of photography include those unexpected glimpses into others' lives.
Composition by the Rules
There are rules to be followed, and there are rules to learn and reject.
Surprise Someone on Wordless Wednesday . . .
Write a few words on Wordless Wednesday and surprise someone with a handwritten note—yours.
Prescription for a Creative Funk
When you find the creative winds deflating in your sails, try a different tack. Take a time out.
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