Chicago

I had the chance to go to Chicago for work. A few of us were able to get out and take a few pictures one night, and then again the following morning.

Lightning Storm

We have been having some crazy lightning storms lately. I have never really tried to shoot lightning before, so I thought I would give it a try. Here are a couple shots. They could have been better...but for a first try, it is what it is.

Colors of Summer

I love summertime...especially at Dusk. Here are a few shots taken over the course of the summer that show just how colorful Summer nights can be in Utah.

Provo

Provo Temple

Provo Temple

Provo Canyon Tunnel

Scotland & London

I have been lucky enough to travel internationally for work, and have been to Scotland and London a number of times. These pictures are from one of those trips.

Scotland Cathedral

Scotland Cathedral

Streets of Scotland

London Eye...overlooking the Thames River

Big Ben

Mexico

Last week, Amy and I had the opportunity to go on a Mexican Riviera cruise for our 10 year anniversary (June 27, 2010). There wasn't much time for picture taking, but I was able to get a few shots in here and there. I didn't have a tripod, and some shots were taken from a moving boat, but overall, I think they turned out decent:

Mazatlan Coast 1

Mazatlan Coast 2

Mazatlan Cathedral 1

Mazatlan Cathedral 2

Mazatlan Cathedral 3

Cabo San Lucas 1

Cabo San Lucas 2

Cabo San Lucas 3

Puerto Vallarta

Learning

I personally believe that almost all good pictures are great by themselves...WITHOUT having to use Photoshop or other such programs to make them "better". But I also believe there are legitimate reasons to use the program and so I figure I'd better learn how to use it.
I don't know whats worse at this point....my amateur pictures, or my rookie Photoshop skills. Don't answer that!
The good news? I can only get better from here.

This picture was taken at my Grandparent's house in Mississippi. Everything there is so rustic, so I thought I would try to make this picture reflect it.