House Tree

This old rusty overhang belongs to the out-building pictured below; it's tucked behind Cloverbottom Mansion in Hermitage, Tennessee. I love how the curvaceous tree creates a graceful sun umbrella for the straight structure. I used my Sony Alpha 100 and Sony 18-70 zoom to shoot this. Shutter speed 1/160; f-stop 8.

Little House in the Green

This is an out-building behind Cloverbottom Mansion, which is located in Hermitage, Tennessee. I love its character, the juxtaposition of craggy planks and the spring green, velvet carpet of grass. I used my Sony Alpha 100 and Sony 70-300 telephoto lens to shoot this. Shutter speed 1/160; f-stop 6.3.

Tangled Blossoms

This photo was taken at the Centennial Park Herb Garden in West Nashville, TN. The garden is maintained by the Herb Society of Nashville. I shot this by getting directly underneath the tree, and shooting upward. Shutter speed 1/250; f-stop 6.3.

Bananas in Blue Bowl

I really like this photo because of the unusual lighting. I tipped a regular tungsten lamp toward the bananas to highlight them, while keeping the area beyond in the dark. I shot this with my Sony Alpha 100 and 18-70 zoom lens. Shutter speed 1/30; f-stop 4.5.

Thyme for Spring

This is a giant thyme plant growing in the herb garden at Centennial Park in West Nashville, TN. I love the way the light touches the sides of each gentle frond and sets it apart. The herb garden is maintained by the Herb Society of Nashville. Shutter speed 1/320; f-stop 8.