Threads of Crimson Photography

Leaf Rhythm

2011-12-06T23:19:00.000-05:00

da Vinci Horse

2011-12-03T19:48:00.001-05:00

Driftwood Patterns 7

2011-11-16T20:32:00.000-05:00

Driftwood Patterns 1

2011-11-16T19:04:00.000-05:00

Driftwood. The beauty in nature rivals, no surpasses, anything we can create. Yahweh, the God of the Bible, is the master builder.

Church Architecture

2011-11-11T20:43:00.000-05:00

Like A Cloud

2011-10-19T19:35:00.000-04:00

On Fire

2011-10-14T13:37:00.000-04:00

Watercolor Flower

2011-10-14T13:28:00.000-04:00

Philippine Flower

2011-10-14T13:00:00.001-04:00

A beautiful flower in the Philippines. I have no idea what it is, but the color is wonderful.

Chihuly Bowl

2011-09-21T13:41:00.000-04:00

Three Tulips

2011-09-20T14:11:00.000-04:00

Three Flowers

2011-09-19T21:39:00.000-04:00

Watercolor Tulip

2011-09-19T21:36:00.000-04:00

Little Flower

2011-09-16T20:07:00.000-04:00

I love the subtle tones of the black and white in this image, as well as the narrow depth of field.

Small and Purple

2011-09-16T17:52:00.000-04:00

Stone Capital

2011-09-16T11:30:00.000-04:00

The detail of this carved stone column capital is beautiful. It is from an abandoned building outside Detroit, Michigan.

The photo has an aged look and feels like something pulled from the recesses of memory.

Brick Tower

2011-09-16T10:53:00.003-04:00

This is the tower of an old factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have no idea why a tower was necessary, but it is a beautiful feature with great detail. This kind of ornamentation on a factory/warehouse is surprising to our modern mind-set, but wonderful nonetheless. This is an era long and sadly past.

The Detail

2011-09-16T10:02:00.001-04:00

God really does dwell in the detail.

Hay Bales 2

2011-09-13T19:25:00.000-04:00

Brick Detail 1

2011-09-09T12:58:00.000-04:00

The Cross and the Sun

2011-09-08T20:34:00.002-04:00

Though I have mixed emotions about religious architecture, I like how the architect elevated the cross so very high; so high that it towers over everything else. The whole composition points us upwards, beyond ourselves, to the God of heaven. But the cross reminds us that this same God came near in Christ.

Two Columns

2011-09-07T22:14:00.000-04:00

An old, abandoned house in Longview, Texas, USA. The worn but stately columns caught my eye and the upward view seems to hint at the once majestic residence.

I am pleased to say that I have recently heard that this historic residence is being restored.

Hay Field

2011-09-07T20:14:00.000-04:00

Hay Bales

2011-09-07T19:04:00.000-04:00

The Pipe

2011-09-07T18:41:00.000-04:00

Through A Glass Darkly

2011-08-22T11:13:00.000-04:00

"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." --1 Corinthians 13:12

Leaf Spine

2011-08-22T09:14:00.000-04:00

Driftwood Patterns 5

2011-08-21T11:27:00.000-04:00

I tend to think God likes abstract art--interesting and attractive colors, patterns, and textures. Why else fill creation with things like this?

A Rose

2011-07-26T23:59:00.000-04:00

Driftwood Patterns 3

2011-07-25T20:53:00.000-04:00

Trillium

2011-07-24T18:17:00.000-04:00

Classical Base

2011-07-21T20:40:00.000-04:00

Three Tulips

2011-07-20T17:52:00.000-04:00

Still Standing

2011-07-20T12:30:00.001-04:00

Porch columns on the front of an old house in Longview, Texas. Though abandoned and neglected for years, these stately columns are still standing. I'm happy to say that the house is being restored.

Lone Flower

2011-07-19T15:00:00.000-04:00

Beach Stones Under Wave

2011-07-18T16:15:00.000-04:00

The same image but the stones are being washed over by a wave. The distortion of the water makes for an interesting image.

Peacock Feather Green

2011-07-18T15:27:00.000-04:00

I've isolated the green in the feather for an interesting contrast to the grays of the surrounding feather. This view also reveals the pattern of the feather a bit more.

Driftwood Patterns 4

2011-07-15T21:45:00.000-04:00

Beach Stones

2011-07-14T17:57:00.000-04:00

Stones on the Lake Michigan shore. The variety of color and pattern is amazing and beautiful.

The Third Day

2011-07-12T21:45:00.000-04:00

"Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day" Gen 1:11-13

Driftwood Patterns 6

2011-07-11T11:30:00.000-04:00

Palm Abstract

2011-07-10T22:36:00.000-04:00

A Flower

2011-07-10T22:34:00.000-04:00

Leaf Lines

2011-07-07T19:08:00.000-04:00

Orange Flower

2011-07-07T10:44:00.001-04:00

Trillium 2

2011-07-06T22:23:00.001-04:00

Spikes

2011-07-05T18:47:00.000-04:00

Pink Buds

2011-07-05T18:39:00.000-04:00

A Rose

2011-07-04T18:15:00.001-04:00

For My Daughters

2011-07-03T15:24:00.000-04:00

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight" 1 Peter 3:3-4.

You are all my joy and my crown. You are beautiful. I love you.

Chihuly Burst

2011-07-03T14:34:00.000-04:00

Plant Spiral in Black & White

2011-07-03T14:20:00.000-04:00

Peacock Feather Negative

2011-06-27T14:06:00.001-04:00

Warehouse Window

2011-06-27T13:43:00.000-04:00

Two Red Tulips

2011-06-24T19:49:00.000-04:00

Palm Lines

2011-06-21T22:00:00.001-04:00

Driftwood Patterns 2

2011-06-21T21:17:00.001-04:00

Driftwood is so cool; it just gets better with age.

Three Wright Windows

2011-06-15T18:01:00.000-04:00

Wright Window

2011-06-10T13:12:00.001-04:00

Old White Brick

2011-06-10T12:44:00.000-04:00

Chihuly Abstract 3

2011-06-10T12:11:00.002-04:00

Trillium 1

2011-05-23T22:11:00.000-04:00

Three Purple Flowers

2011-05-23T21:49:00.000-04:00

Cactus Lines

2011-05-23T20:24:00.000-04:00

Just a Bit of Orange

2011-05-22T21:44:00.001-04:00

Fan Palm 2

2011-05-22T12:29:00.000-04:00

Fan Palm

2011-05-22T12:20:00.000-04:00

Chihuly Abstract 2

2011-05-15T20:43:00.000-04:00

Chihuly Abstract

2011-05-15T20:23:00.001-04:00

Color & Detail

2011-05-15T19:54:00.000-04:00

The color and detail of a peacock feather is amazing.

Sleeping Bear Sunset

2011-05-15T19:35:00.000-04:00

Natural Rhythms

2011-05-15T19:26:00.000-04:00

Red Tulips

2011-05-13T18:49:00.000-04:00

Barn In Cornfield

2011-05-10T20:04:00.000-04:00

Three Red Flowers

2011-05-10T19:49:00.000-04:00

Wood Beams

2011-05-05T19:12:00.000-04:00

The Red Door

2011-05-05T19:00:00.000-04:00

Fire Spigot

2011-05-05T18:52:00.000-04:00

Faith of Our Fathers

2011-05-05T18:49:00.001-04:00

Rooftop Lanterns 2

2011-05-05T18:41:00.000-04:00

Rooftop Lanterns

2011-05-05T18:29:00.000-04:00

This is the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

I also like this architectural feature--sadly there's not much more to admire about the exterior of this building. However, it is a good place to view art. Now if they'd just get rid of that silly, gargantuan blue thing in the lobby.

Waves In Red

2011-05-05T17:52:00.000-04:00

Warehouse Window

2011-05-05T17:49:00.000-04:00

Rusty Star

2011-05-05T17:43:00.000-04:00

Stone Arch

2011-05-05T17:34:00.000-04:00

Tube Sculpture

2011-05-05T17:29:00.000-04:00

Watercolor Tulip

2010-05-06T15:28:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite flowers. There is just something cool about a tulip.

Trillium

2010-04-14T19:43:00.000-04:00

Art Museum Roof Lanterns

2010-03-17T20:21:00.000-04:00

A nice landmark in downtown Grand Rapids. The rhythm of the lanterns and the strong shadows make for an attractive image.

Peacock Feather

2010-03-17T19:47:00.000-04:00

Same as the earlier image, but this time blue is isolated. Not as striking an effect as the green, but it's cool in its own right.

Interesting Abstract

2010-03-17T19:21:00.000-04:00

An interesting contrast of textures and lines. It's not a shot everyone would like, but I think it's kinda neat.

Even In The Smallest Detail

2010-01-30T19:14:00.000-05:00

"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!" - Psa 96:3

Cactus Group

2010-01-19T12:36:00.000-05:00

Cactus Pattern

2010-01-19T12:02:00.000-05:00

Cactus Points

2010-01-19T11:55:00.000-05:00

Orchid

2010-01-18T13:58:00.000-05:00

A so-so photograph, but the color and pattern are amazing.

Abstract Art

2010-01-18T13:52:00.000-05:00

Does God like abstract art and design? As I look at certain works of His in creation, it makes me wonder.

Palm Leaf Two

2010-01-18T13:41:00.000-05:00

Palm Leaf

2010-01-18T13:40:00.000-05:00

Three Tulips

2010-01-07T19:42:00.000-05:00

These are the same tulips in our back yard. Sometimes the most beautiful things are very close at hand.

This image is a simple, graphic shot--the three tulips in a line and the bushes behind become a contrasting background for the flowers. I guess for an architectural person this makes an interesting shot.