Doug Mathews Photography

10/23/2026

Gesture - If you follow me regularly you have read many times of "Light, Gesture, Color" as being my keys to interesting photographs. As I was sorting shots from yesterday morning's scouting trip to Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in southern Indiana these two shots just jumped out at me as a perfect illustration of "gesture." Do you agree that the Canadian Goose's head tilt makes for a more interesting photo, or do the ripples make #1 better? The light and color of the early morning sunrise remain constant - only the gesture. . . (just thought they looked better on black than my usual white background.)

10/22/2026

"Reflections" Last Saturday was the first frost at our house and the combination of cold air and warm water on the pond as the temperature hit the dew point with no wind was absolutely amazing. I think this is a double reflection as the sun comes through the tree. It looks unreal - but no AI, only raw file with a little cropping, spot removal and slight contrast changes. The color is magic - this one will get printed and hung somewhere.

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

"Reflections" Amazing and unusual double reflection on the pond at the dew point on Mathews' pond. More shots on my post tomorrow.

10/21/2026

St Joseph Lighthouse - Yes I know, lots of photos of the Lighthouse - but this selection is more focused on the environment and surroundings. The clouds and light in the mid-afternoon were really interesting. Last ST Joe post, I promise . . . .

10/20/2026

St Joseph Michigan Lighthouse - 10/15/26 A few more from Friday's adventure. I loved the surfer - taking advantage of the conditions. Also, I love expansive B&W shots (The small social media pixs miss the grandness.) where the clouds are the stars and the subject is the jewelry. Great day, took a while to clean the sand from my equipment - but so worth it. Maybe some good shots will come this Winter with the ice - always worth a trip.

10/19/2026

St Joesph Michigan Lighthouse - 10/16/26 - Rain, gale force winds, blowing sand, cold - but great light and wonderful shots. . . Doesn't get any better. More on my post.