Tom Woll Photography

There are interesting things to see everywhere. You just have to look closely sometimes Click for a larger view

My first solo exhibit is all set up and ready for the public. It it on display for the month of June at the LeMars Arts Center. Located at 200 Central Ave S, LeMars Iowa. A few pieces ready I have 31 pieces on display and they are all available for purchase. They range from 11X14 to 20X30 canvas prints to 12X18 and 12X24 metal prints. They are priced from $79 on up. Stop in and check out the exhibit this month.  Art center hours: Wed - Friday 1-5 PM Sat 1-4 PM Call for an appointment (712) 546-7476 Set Up

Take a black t-shirt, an off camera flash, some incense and you have the items for cool abstract photos. Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Click for a larger view

Here are a three photos taken for a 26 week black and white project. Basically it's a year long project where every two weeks I take a black and white photo for a specific theme. You can see the first three themes here.  In these four of the series I have been using minimal lighting in order to simplify and accentuate the subject. Emotion  Emotion can be dark and gritty as well as light and happy. Click for a larger view Abstract  Sometimes camera shake can be a good thing. Abstract photography is something I may have to explore more, it really makes you think and opens up a whole new realm of creativity. Click for a larger view Film or TV Inspired Norman! With The Bates Motel back for another season and my love of Hitchcock I give you my take on " The Shower Scene " Click for a larger view Umbrella If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain... I was going to do a shot of someone with an umbrella, then I...

During the winter months getting out to shoot can take more than a bit of discipline.  I find that staying indoors is much better for me since I do not like to be cold.  So I recently grabbed my camera, tripod, an LED light, some flowers and my "thrifty-fifty" and macro extension tubes.    These were all shot on a table with an overhead light accented with a small LED flashlight.   Tiny Petal Click for a larger view A Bee's View Click for a larger view Inside The Bloom Click for a larger view

Here are a three photos taken for a 26 week black and white project.  Basically it's a year long project where every two weeks I take a black and white photo for a specific theme.  So far the themes have been "New Beginnings", "Macro" and "Tools Of The Trade". New Beginnings Everyone needs a new beginning from time to time.  A new start and that may be a new job, a new place to live a new outlook on things. Click for a larger view Macro When most people think of or shoot macro photography vivid bold colors come to mind.  Take away that element and you are forced to work with light, shadow and composition. Click for a larger view Tools Of The Trade Tools of the trade can be anything you use or need for any task, job or activity.  A must have for me when shooting are extra batteries, memory cards and my favorite lens, the Nifty Fifty. Click for a larger view So there you have it, the first three photos from my...

A little floral beauty in the winter, even if it is in a vase. Click for a larger view