I took the background picture in Homer Alaska while on a bike ride with my dad. The center picture was taken in San Francisco at the top floor of the hotel we stayed at. Normal residents weren’t allowed to go to the top floor and you needed a special card to do so. I had to wait in the elevator until I could follow someone to the top floor who had the card. The rest of the work was done in photoshop.

The dark shadows and bright highlights of this photograph create a simple yet peaceful scene, and the warm tones of sunlight and wood create an air of silence that envelops the viewer. The dog’s relaxation and appreciation for the soft mattress shows through his expression and posture. When this photo was first taken it was far too dark, however after brightening, this picture shows its full potential and acts as a testament to not giving up too early.

When I was in Florida I visited the Kennedy space center. I was walking around taking photos of rockets when a butterfly flew around me so I quickly spun to see it land on a flower. When I went to look at the photos I took on my trip, I thought with a little Photoshop I can make the butterfly pop out in color and make for a really cool picture. That is my reason for choosing this photo of the butterfly.