Mr. Rick Parker, President and CEO

Business portrait of Mr. Rick Parker, President and CEO of the Miami University Community Federal Credit Union.
Portrait taken on-location at the credit union offices.

Canon 5D MIII, 24 to 105mm lens @ 38mm, 1/125 second, f-11. Lit using two Photogenic studio strobes, two 580 EX II strobe units, and one silver reflector.

Mackinac Bridge at Sunset

The Mackinac Bridge spans the Straights of Mackinac between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan. The Straights of Mackinac separate Lake Michigan to the west and Lake Huron to the east.

The Mackinac Bridge was completed in 1957 after three years of construction. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, stretching 8,614 feet between anckorages. Today it ranks as the third longest suspension bridge.

This photo was taken from the northern tip of Michigan's lower peninsula at Mackinaw City. I used a Canon 5D Mark III secured to a tripod, with a 24 to 105 mm lens at 105mm. The exposure was shot at f11 for 25 seconds, with the iso set at 100.

Portrait of Yongming and Fengfeng

Wedding portrait of Yongming and Fengfeng, students from China studying at Miami University.

Canon 5D Mark III, 70 to 200mm @ 140mm, f3.2, 1/1000, iso 400

On-Location Portrait of Luke Benfield

I had the pleasure of doing an on-location portrait at the national headquarters of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. My subject was Mr. Luke Benfield, Director of Education for the fraternity.

EXIF:Canon 5D, 24 to 70mm lens @ 35mm, 1/125 second, f8, lit using three studio strobes and two, off-camera 580 EX II strobe units.

Friendly Media Exhibit Open Through May 4

My good friend and talented artist, Jim Brown, and I are having a gallery exhibit at The Oxford Community Arts Center. The exhibition is open through May 4th. We invite you to join us on Friday evening, April 13th, for a reception from 6 pm to 8 pm. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibit is titled FRIENDLY MEDIA. It features Jims’s watercolor and oil paintings, as well as my photography.

Jim’s paintings include landscapes, landmark buildings, wildlife and pets, portraits, Americana, and his favorite subject, Santa Claus.

My photography includes cityscapes (day and night), wildflowers, mountain landscapes, portraits of recording artists on stage, and a few abstract works.

I hope you can join us for the reception on Friday evening, April 13. If you can’t join us then, stop by the Oxford Community Arts Center any day through May 4th and enjoy the exhibit. The Oxford Community Art Center is located at 10 South College Avenue. Oh, and please share this link with your friends. All are welcome. Thank you.

Spring Treat

Canon 7D, 28-70mm @ 70mm, f4.0, 1/320, iso 640
Canon 7D, 60mm macro, f6.3, 1/1250, iso 800

The unusually warm weather in the middle part of the country has brought us early relief from winter's endless gray. I couldn't resist grabbing some of the beauty we've been blessed with this spring.

In Grandma's Arms

Canon 7D, 28 to 70 at 65mm, f5.0, 1/40, iso 640