Playing with Scale in Photos

Usually when I take photos, particularly of a natural landscape – I intentionally avoid scaling the picture with human figures.  In a way, I like to play tricks with the viewer and not have a particular reference point.  But every once in a while having a figure to scale something in your photo adds a…

Fighting Entitlement with a Dose of Perspective

I have written about not guilting kids, and that doing so actually has more negative effects than benefits.  But there is a fine line between guilting and readjusting a child’s perspective.  Especially when it comes to being grateful, empathetic, and understanding.  If you are too careful about avoiding any guilt trips, you may run the…