About this site:

The Digital Frame is a personal website that gives me a chance to share some of my photographs with others wandering around on the internet. I’ve always been interested in photography, so much so that I had my own darkroom at one time, spending many hours there. But as life became more complex I had less and less time to devote my passion, and sadly had to let it go. Now with digital equipment and methods my interest has been re-awakened. I can have even more creative control over my images than before, and I don’t even have to get my hands wet! I’m still learning and a long ways off from considering myself an “artist”, but I’m hoping that through sharing on websites like this and those listed in the “links” section, we can all learn a little more about what we’re doing.

About my equipment:

I’ve completely switched over to the digital formats. Most of the images posted on this site were taken with a Canon 300D. I’m really wanting the new Canon 20D or should I dream the 5D, but that’ll have to wait awhile. Here are the details:

· Canon 300D (Digital Rebel) – I really like the color and noise characteristics of this camera

· Canon 17-55 mm EFS zoom lens (the kit lens – really hard to get a sharp image with this one)

· Canon 50 mm 1.8 prime lens (much sharper)

· Sigma 70-300 mm F4-5.6 APO zoom (some problems focusing on moving objects, but overall a good lens)

· Vivitar 283 flash unit (usually sync’d via a light sensing flash trigger)

· Various filters (UV, Polarizer)

Most images were processed to some extent with Adobe’s Photoshop Elements 2, which is the more consumer oriented version. I usually sharpen with unsharp mask, and quite often use levels and or brightness/contrast to bring out the tonal range and balance color. I’m still learning a lot about this program.

Thanks for stopping by. Look around, leave comments on the photographs if you wish. You can also contact me here