You, Me and the Ugly Tree

I have to admit I'm a great lover of trees. I wouldn't call myself a treehugger, I do recognize their utilitarian benefits. Over the years I have learned just how important trees are in maintaining a healthy environment and sustaining peoples lives throughout the ages. Trees help provide and sustain life!“

“I think that I shall never see. A poem lovely as a tree.” - Joyce Kilmer

The Ugly Tree

The Ugly Tree by Brian Carey
"It may not have beauty, it may not have grace, this stalwart of life exquisite in place" 

The Ugly Tree - Cosmic Journey

For me as a photographer it's exciting to find unique beauty and character in something so common as a tree. Even one so "unattractive" can reward an abundance of benefits!

Why Trees are Awesome?

• They provide us air to breath
• They clean the air
• They provide food for people animals and insects
• They prevent soil erosion
• They prevent flooding
• They beautify areas
• They provide us with lumber to build houses as well as paper to make books
• They prevent water pollution
• They shield us from the wind
• They provide play areas for our children
• They combat the greenhouse effect
• They increase property values
• They play a vital part in the circle of life

There is so much beauty in trees. A beauty they freely share with us.

The Beginners Guide to Photographic Excellence

"The Beginner's Guide to Photographic Excellence" is my first ebook on photography. It lays the groundwork necessary to become a creative photographer. It takes you through the basics and gives you some creative ideas to get you started.

The Beginner's Guide to Photographic Excellence - Front Cover

Aside from the important basic information, explained in plain English, you will find chapters on both portraiture and landscape photography. With each of the portraits and landscape photographs presented you will find a listing of the equipment used, the camera settings as well as some insight into each of the photos.

Gannets at Cape St Mary's Newfoundland

The ebook features various local personalities...

Hip Hop Artist J. Frost

...as well as Newfoundland landscapes.

Into the Sun at Petty Harbour Newfoundland

We explain things like histograms which will allow you to master exposure in any lighting situation. We even show you how to use your histogram to set your exposure when using flash.

Histogram

"The Beginner's Guide to Photographic Excellence" can be found at:

• Android
• Amazon.com
• Amazon CA
• Amazon UK

Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to comment or ask any questions.