Introducing Photographer Michelle Alton

Michelle says...

Oh gosh, I’ve been taking photos for as long as I can remember...

starting with the birth of my “little” brother in 1962.  

Chucky Mills by Michelle Alton 

I guess I was using one of the Kodak film cameras that were available cheaply 

and were popular way back then.  

So, I was the official chronicler of the life and times of the third-born child.  

Mom and Dad had kept a good photo record of their first two kids, 

but the novelty had worn off by the time poor little Michael arrived.

Forlorn Redux by Michelle Alton

It wasn’t until the last 20 years that my photography really became a passion.  

My first REAL camera was a Canon AE-1 Program 

and most of my photos were just plain awful. 

But there were enough decent ones to keep me interested.  

And when digital photography came along, I was on board immediately.  

There is no way to count or list the cameras I’ve gone through since then.   

Grunge Jazz by Michelle Alton

But what is really important, I believe, is NOT the camera 

(though it’s GREAT to have wonderful equipment), 

but the photographer’s LOVE of the art, 

his/her instinctive (or learned) “eye” for composition, 

and an innate sense of what makes a photo interesting.   

A key in the equation is the sheer 

LOVE of the art 

and the desire to keep growing and learning—forever!

 The Corral by Michelle Alton

Today my subjects are eclectic—

I’ll shoot anything that sparks my interest.  

My biggest joy comes from hearing the word “Wow” 

issuing from the lips of someone viewing one of my photos!  

Nothing can beat it!  

Deafening by Michelle Alton

I also enjoy dabbling in digital post-processing 

and am always willing to share my techniques with other photographers.

Laundry Day by Michelle Alton

You can see more of Michelle's work at her website,  

“Your Best Shot” ( www.maltonphotos.zenfolio.com )

and you might also enjoy the stories and photos in her blog, 

“Tales of Relentless Pursuit” ( http://talesofrelentlesspursuit.blogspot.com/ ) 

which features stories, mostly by photographers—true, fiction, touching, humorous.  

She is always looking for new stories to post there.

Bridge Gull by Michelle Alton

Next week...a tutorial by Michelle on Landscape Photography,

Followed by a Competition on the tutorial's theme! 

Michelle will be the judge of the competition. 

Stay tuned!

Introducing Photographer Michelle Alton

Michelle says...

Oh gosh, I’ve been taking photos for as long as I can remember...

starting with the birth of my “little” brother in 1962.  

Chucky Mills by Michelle Alton 

I guess I was using one of the Kodak film cameras that were available cheaply 

and were popular way back then.  

So, I was the official chronicler of the life and times of the third-born child.  

Mom and Dad had kept a good photo record of their first two kids, 

but the novelty had worn off by the time poor little Michael arrived.

Forlorn Redux by Michelle Alton

It wasn’t until the last 20 years that my photography really became a passion.  

My first REAL camera was a Canon AE-1 Program 

and most of my photos were just plain awful. 

But there were enough decent ones to keep me interested.  

And when digital photography came along, I was on board immediately.  

There is no way to count or list the cameras I’ve gone through since then.   

Grunge Jazz by Michelle Alton

But what is really important, I believe, is NOT the camera 

(though it’s GREAT to have wonderful equipment), 

but the photographer’s LOVE of the art, 

his/her instinctive (or learned) “eye” for composition, 

and an innate sense of what makes a photo interesting.   

A key in the equation is the sheer 

LOVE of the art 

and the desire to keep growing and learning—forever!

 The Corral by Michelle Alton

Today my subjects are eclectic—

I’ll shoot anything that sparks my interest.  

My biggest joy comes from hearing the word “Wow” 

issuing from the lips of someone viewing one of my photos!  

Nothing can beat it!  

Deafening by Michelle Alton

I also enjoy dabbling in digital post-processing 

and am always willing to share my techniques with other photographers.

Laundry Day by Michelle Alton

You can see more of Michelle's work at her website,  

“Your Best Shot” ( www.maltonphotos.zenfolio.com )

and you might also enjoy the stories and photos in her blog, 

“Tales of Relentless Pursuit” ( http://talesofrelentlesspursuit.blogspot.com/ ) 

which features stories, mostly by photographers—true, fiction, touching, humorous.  

She is always looking for new stories to post there.

Bridge Gull by Michelle Alton

Next week...a tutorial by Michelle on Landscape Photography,

Followed by a Competition on the tutorial's theme! 

Michelle will be the judge of the competition. 

Stay tuned!

Beach Fence

Friday Fences


Maybe it's the phase of the moon,
or perhaps the longer daylight hours,
or the exceptionally mild winter we have been having....
BUT
I've been inspired.


So, if you are a regular visitor
watch for some changes happening around here!
I think you'll like them...
a new name,
 tutorials by guest photographers,
and friendly photo competitions.

If you aren't a regular,
I invite you to become one
and join in the action.

Watch for details!!
I'm excited about it.

Beach Fence

Friday Fences


Maybe it's the phase of the moon,
or perhaps the longer daylight hours,
or the exceptionally mild winter we have been having....
BUT
I've been inspired.


So, if you are a regular visitor
watch for some changes happening around here!
I think you'll like them...
a new name,
 tutorials by guest photographers,
and friendly photo competitions.

If you aren't a regular,
I invite you to become one
and join in the action.

Watch for details!!
I'm excited about it.

Open Wide

Open Wide

Vivian Maier

 Have you seen the story about Vivian Maier?

I hadn't until another photographer, whose work I admire, shared this link.

The photographer who shared the link is Glen Navarra.

(He is really good...but he is also really nice.

Not the snobby photographer type,

but the kind that is eager to help you out too.

Which makes him one of the best in my book...)

I think the link would be of interest to all of you who are interested in photography.

Vivian's work is fascinating.

http://vivianmaier.blogspot.com/

http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=42,8,80&pid=A1hO97qcWo7ViDL_rWniVH2LakYxNa7J

Vivian Maier

 Have you seen the story about Vivian Maier?

I hadn't until another photographer, whose work I admire, shared this link.

The photographer who shared the link is Glen Navarra.

(He is really good...but he is also really nice.

Not the snobby photographer type,

but the kind that is eager to help you out too.

Which makes him one of the best in my book...)

I think the link would be of interest to all of you who are interested in photography.

Vivian's work is fascinating.

http://vivianmaier.blogspot.com/

http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=42,8,80&pid=A1hO97qcWo7ViDL_rWniVH2LakYxNa7J

Have You Met Kathleen Connally?

Sadly, neither have I.

 She doesn't know I exist.

But I follow her photo blog which is just drop dead amazing.

I would LOVE to spend the day with her, learning from her.

She lives about an hour drive from my home in a rural area in Bucks County, PA called Durham Twp.

Durham Twp. is beautiful.

Really beautiful.

Recently I came across this little documentary about her.

You really must watch it.

Absolutely positively must.

The photos in it are breathtaking.

A Walkthru with Kathleen Connally from squigglebooth on Vimeo.

Inspired, aren't you?
Me too.

Have You Met Kathleen Connally?

Sadly, neither have I.

 She doesn't know I exist.

But I follow her photo blog which is just drop dead amazing.

I would LOVE to spend the day with her, learning from her.

She lives about an hour drive from my home in a rural area in Bucks County, PA called Durham Twp.

Durham Twp. is beautiful.

Really beautiful.

Recently I came across this little documentary about her.

You really must watch it.

Absolutely positively must.

The photos in it are breathtaking.

A Walkthru with Kathleen Connally from squigglebooth on Vimeo.

Inspired, aren't you?
Me too.