Gingerbread House Details

Ohio Winter Landscape by Jim Crotty

Christmas Memories at the Schuster Center in Dayton Ohio

The Art of Photography at Sunrise

Calm photos and the beauty of sunrise at the beach. Still photography and video captured by Ohio Photographer Jim Crotty on November 29, 2009 while visiting Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Camera used for these images is a Canon 5D Mark II.

Introduction to Nature Photography Workshop Set for January 30 2010

This will be an introductory workshop program for those who are new to digital photography and wish to take their picture taking capabilities to the next level. The emphasis of the workshop will be upon nature photography, particularly as it applies to the winter landscapes in Ohio. Jim will discuss topics including basic functions of the digital camera, both point and shoot as well as 35mm, choosing the right lens for particular subjects, use of filters, lighting for creative effects, aperture, shutter speed, film speed, time exposures and more. There will also be an overview of basic digital editing and enhancements on the computer using both Apple Aperture and Adobe Photoshop. The workshop will be limited to the first 20 people who register. Registration can be completed simply by sending an email or calling 937-432-6711. The fee, $89 per person, is due on the morning of the workshop.

Margins of the Day 2010 Calendar

Now available at Lulu.com is the 2010 wall calendar, "Margins of the Day." This calendar compliments the release of a new, self-published book of the same name and private art reception to be held on the evening of December 11, 2009 in Centerville, Ohio. In addition to the calendar and book several large format prints will also be displayed at the reception.

The calendar can be purchased online for $18.74, and for a limited time Lulu is offering a 15% discount with the code "BUY2010."