Way back in early September I received an email from Scott Thomas of Views Infinitum about a photography show he puts on for Hospice of Central New York. I know many of you reading my blog also know Scott (mostly because I ‘found’ a lot of you through Scott’s blog) so you will see information about this show from a few sources. I was very honored and excited that Scott thought of my images for this show. The theme Scott chose for this year is ‘Our Beautiful Parks’ which could include local, state and national parks. Right up my alley!

I quickly replied to the email with a resounding ‘yes’ (well after doing a little happy dance around my office!). The next part was harder, picking the 5 images. I didn’t think it was going to be as hard as it was. You create an image, display it on the intranet, some people might like and comment on it and you move on to the next image. Reviewing your own images with a critical eye is something I decided I need to do more often. I learned a lot about my photography during this process. It isn’t easy but something I recommend every photographer do from time to time.

Anyway, back to the main purpose of this post… the Fine Art Photography Show. Here is the ad Scott created for the show. We have already hung the images at the Hospice offices but the formal reception is scheduled for December 4th.

Our Beautiful Parks
Fine Arts Photography Show

After about a week of internal debates I was able to select the five images I thought would be good for this show. I emailed Scott my choices and he responded the next day that I could get them printed and framed. We met at the Hospice offices this past Wednesday to hang our pictures. I don’t even remember the drive out to Syracuse. I was on cloud nine! It was great to meet the other photographers in the show and view their beautiful images. I always love seeing what other people capture. It gets my head thinking of new ways see and fills me with ideas for images to create. I’m looking forward to December 4th!

Just for those who don’t live near Syracuse, here are the images I picked…

Pools
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 3s, 24mm, f/20, ISO 100

Chittenango Falls
Chittenango Falls State Park
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/10, 0.4, 1.6s bracket), 32mm, f22, ISO 200

Smooth
Chittenango Falls State Park
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 4s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Water Carving
Watkins Glen State Park
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 13s, 38mm, f/18, ISO 100

Summer Awaits
Delta Lake State Park
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/160s, f/20, ISO 200

If you are local to central NY then I encourage you to visit the Hospice offices during the show. The images are incredible and will remind you how beautiful this country we live in really is. If you can make it on December 4th then please look me up and say hi!