Roger | Moore Images Photography

My Experiences and Thoughts Behind the Camera

Hot Air Balloon Festival?

I went to the Shenandoah Hot Air Balloon Festival this weekend. When I first heard about the event, I had visions of dozens of balloons ascending during the early morning light. I pictured a grand landscape of balloons filling my gallery with colorful images.

Unfortunately, the festival left much to be desired. Although my imagination ran wild with photographic possibilities, the actual event was stuck at the runner’s starting block. I took some images. However, I had to find more interesting festival shots. The additional sights provided some relief to the balloon disappointment. I guess if I want the grand image with dozens of balloons, I’ll have to travel to Albuquerque.

My Time at Home (Detroit, that is)

by Roger

I went home to Detroit for the weekend less than 24 hours after I arrived in Maryland. My longtime friend, Ed, finally “jumped the broom” and I came to be in the wedding.

However, the day I arrived in D-town I went to Belle Isle to capture a twilight image of the skyline. I’m in an online photography class and my current assignment is for such an image. I took a few shots and I liked this one because of the smooth water and colorful sky. I’m pleased with the result because the gnats and bugs began to congregate. They chased my brother away. However, being the fearless, determined, photographer that I am, I stayed to get the shot ;-)!