The first snow came a little later than usual this year, but maybe some will stay around for Christmas.

HDR photography has been something I've been playing with for a while, and it seemed to me to be a way to finally bring some of the clarity and color into the images that my brain sees on location. Sure, it's largely an emotional response, but isn't that what photography is all about?

This photo starts the December photo project of exploring a typical New England Back yard. As a designer, I'm always looking for new ways to look at things, so this helps force the issue!