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Imagine a quiet spot along a grass-edged waterway, in the shade of an ancient and gnarled oak. The sand at the base of the tree is mottled and striped; sun alternates with shade. Three dark Adirondack chairs sit in the shade of the tree, looking out over a wide tidal creek. They invite the observer to relax with them.

A heavy branch reaches across, framing the scene, taking in chairs, water, shore, and sky. The water is calm and blue-tinged, reflecting the color of the sky. The heavens are a checkerboard of blue, with small white clouds dotting its width. In the distance, a green strip of oaks and pines forms the horizon.

I've always loved looking at nature, drifting along with the ever-changing clouds, stopping to smell the roses. God's creation gives an abundant and ever changing variety of subjects for me to capture. I enjoy photographing all of nature, from the wide vistas of mountains and valleys, right down to spiders, butterflies, and dewdrops. I bought my first camera, a Canon AE-1, in 1979, and practiced and experimented and asked questions. I still ask questions and read blogs; but I've never taken a formal course or workshop. I switched to digital in 2000, which allows more experimenting, with instant feedback, so I can correct a shot immediately. My current camera is a Nikon D-90, with a 28-300 and a macro. Although I'm digital, I don't use...