Fine Art Gallery: onyonet photo studios

Antique Pink Roses

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We inherited this climbing rose plant from the previous owners of our house. It appears somebody in the past tried to kill the plant. With very little care it grows on the side of our house and has one spectacular bloom every year in late Spring.

Red and White Dianthus

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

These red and white dianthus, also known as Sweet Williams, are planted in our front yard garden in honor of the Detroit Red Wings.

50th Anniversary on the Moon

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Capturing the reflection of the 50th Anniversary Vette in these wheels was too good to pass up.

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Great Egret Takeoff

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This Egret visits the ponds near a shopping center in Northville, MI. I had to walk around the pond acting like I wasn't watching the bird so he wouldn't fly away. (I figured this out after several attempts of just walking up and shooting.) I dropped down on my stomach behind some landscaping and crawled, sniper style, over a little berm. I got several photos of the egret eating fish, but this one of it taking off is my favorite of the bunch.

Selected as 1 of 20 winners in the 2010 Tamron Backyard Wildlife contest

Toad in the Grass

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I almost stepped on this American toad while creating photos of birds and flowers in our backyard. I laid down on my stomach a few feet away and the slowly crept closer so as not to scare the toad. He stayed in the same spot for ten minutes before he'd had enough and hopped away.

Inside Time

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Inside my Grandfather's pocket watch

Selected as 1 of 20 winners in the 2009 Tamron Macro contest
Winner of Editor's Choice Award on Photo4me.com

River Reflection Abstract

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Orchard trail in the Rouge River Bird Obvservatory, Dearborn, MI USA, follows part of the Rouge River. I created this abstract from a photo of the far bank reflecting in the water.

Grape Hyacinth Abstract

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Closeup of the underside of a single grape hyacinth blossom.

Soft Yellow Mums

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Inside a Yellow Rose

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I picked this rose from our garden so I could control the light in the studio. I also wanted to make sure it didn't blow in the breeze while making the photo. My wife likes the heart shape formed by the petals.

Blue Rose

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My wife thought this rose would good in blue. I used a cyanotype process and then enhanced the blue even more.

1957 Chevy Belair Hood Detail

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1937 Ford Headlight Detail

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

American Goldfinch

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Our finch feeder is constantly visited by American Goldfinches as well as other birds. This one was waiting its turn to for a perch on the feeder hanging below. Sitting on the ground with a photo umbrella over my head as a "blind" so the birds wouldn't fly away I simply waited until the birds showed up and started shooting when they did.

Two Calfs Sparring

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Just a mile up the road from our house in Canton, MI USA is a small ranch in the middle of the city where these Texas Longhorn cattle roam in the field. These two calfs were having fun sparring with each other.

John Hancock Building

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Second tallest building in Chicago. Only the Sears tower is taller.

Eye of the Needle

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Red Dahlia

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Taken at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture park in Grand Rapids, MI.

Psychedelic Daylily

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A friend of ours gave us these daylilies. One Saturday morning I was walking around the backyard looking for inspiration. The sunshine lit up this daylily brilliantly. That was all the inspiration I needed to create this photo.

Red Dahlia-A Bee's Eye View

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Taken in a planting at a roadside park on Michigan's Lake Huron Circle Tour

Nellie Moser Clematis

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have several of these Nellie Moser Clematis planted in our garden. They bloom profusely all at once and put on quite a show.

1994 Like New Vette

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is my brother's Vette.

1937 Ford Front Grille

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Question Mark Butterfly

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We were packing up to leave the Rouge River Bird Observatory when this question mark butterfly showed up. Luckily I still had my camera out. I was able to get quite close before it flew away.

Black Swallowtail Butterfly Feeding

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This black swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) was feeeding in one of our perennial gardens. I had to follow him around for several minutes to get a good photo.

Antique Wrench in Black and White

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One of the many antique tools I inherited from my father-in-law.

Antique Wallpaper Cutter

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Forget Me Not

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

These forget-me-nots grow in our garden. They bloom in the Spring making a nice carpet of tiny blue flowers.

White Spoon Osteospermum

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Taken at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture park in Grand Rapids, MI.

Rose Petal Layers

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Closeup of one of the many roses in our garden.

Westerland Roses Afire

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One of my wife's favorites, the Westerland rose is a beautiful blend of red, yellow and orange. Here the roses glow as if they are on fire.

1958 Corvette Headlights and Grille

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

50th Anniversary Vette

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2003 50th Anniversary exhaust pipes.

Ring-billed gull on pillar

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Texas Longhorn Cow Standing in Field

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Just a mile up the road in Canton, MI is a farm where these cattle roam in the field. Texas longhorn cattle are known for their distinctive horns. She was grazing on some grass and I was hoping she'd lift her head up. All of sudden, as if she heard me, she did. (Yes, longhorn cows do have horns.)

Black-eyed Susan in the Wind

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

False Color Antique Fishing Lure

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is one of my father-in-laws very old fishing lures. The background is an old piece of wood from a barn.

Black and White Rose

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I picked this rose from our garden so I could control the light in the studio. I also wanted to make sure it didn't blow in the breeze while making the photo.

Daylily in Black and White

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cosmos Bud

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last Day of a Black-eyed Susan

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This Black-eyed Susan kept well in a vase for over a week. The blend of the colors in the petals is very interesting.

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Badge

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1957 Chevy Belair Grille

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Two Calfs Sparring-Gritty version

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Flying in Formation

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Six Blue Angels flying over our house during the 2009 air show in Canton, MI USA

Reading Glasses

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rainy Morning

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Taken one late Fall Saturday morning in Edward Hines Park in Plymouth, MI USA. I wasn't going to let the rain stop me from getting a good photo. It was cold so I kept the car running while I extended the legs of my tripod, inside the car, so I could be sure to get a sharp, long exposure. Once I had the scene framed I shut the car off, set the self timer, took a deep breath and pushed the shutter. The wetness of the rain and the overcast skies combined with the 1.5 second exposure to saturate the colors beautifully.

Cherry Trees in Traverse City, MI USA

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My wife and I enjoy taking long rides in the car througout our home state of Michigan, USA. We often "take the road less traveled" just to see what's there. While on vacation in Traverse City we found this curvy little road, so of course we had to follow it. As we came over a small hill this orchard of cherry trees appeard as if from nowhere. The cloud cover was high and bright, barely casting any shadows. I stopped on the side of the road, shut the car off, got out and leaned against the back bumper of the car to steady myself and created this photo. The greens speckled with the yellows of the ground and the leaves contrast well against the stark shaprness of the dark branches and the tree's bark.

Black-eyed Susan Closeup

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Grass Seed

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Red Tulip Closeup

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1969 Camaro SS Emblem

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1969 Mustang mach 1

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bottle Impression

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a hand held photograph of a clear bottle lit from behind through paper. I dragged the camera vertically to get the look of a drawing.

Neon BES

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An aleternatively processed version of Last Day of a Black-eyed Susan.

Iris Leaves

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rose Flames

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The light appears to be glowing from within these roses like a fire. The green sepals mimic flames as well.

Cosmos in the Rain

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is our first time planting Cosmos. The colors are so soft and vivid at the same time I decided to show them off. This was taken during a light rain while holding an umbrella so the camera wouldn't get wet.

Under a Black-eyed Susan

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Classic Corvette Wheel Cover

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The wheel covers on this Corvette really shine.

1958 Corvette Front Emblem

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Looking good on the front of a great looking Corvette.

Ode to Andy

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Canada Thistle Side

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Canada Thistle Front

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Soft Rose in White

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bowing Cosmos

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I was wondering around our backyard during a light rain. The color of our cosmos was inviting and there were not harsh shadows do deal with. This cosmos had a graceful bow from the weight of the rain water.

Hibiscus Portrait

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Motorcycle Engine-Sepia

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Sun was lighting the engine on this motorcycle just right. The sepia tone gives this version a nice golden color.

Motorcycle Engine

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Sun was lighting the engine on this motorcycle just right. I just sat down on the ground and created this photo before going into work that morning.

Red Tulips Blown by the Wind

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I wanted to create an impression of the red tulips as they moved with the wind in our garden.

Impression of Black-eyed Susans

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cattails by the Roadside

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Black-eyed Susan Portrait

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ruby Red Daylily After the Rain

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

These daylillies grew in the front of our old house for years. We wish we had taken some with us when we left. This photo was taken just after a rain storm.

Closeup of a Black-eyed Susan

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yellow Daffodil Portrait

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tired of cut daffodils dying too soon I bought my wife two pots of forced dafs instead. I created this photo one morning when the Sun was shining through our kitchen curtains.

Glass Daffodil

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tired of cut daffodils dying too soon I bought my wife two pots of forced dafs instead. I created this photo one morning when the Sun was shining through our kitchen curtains. Converted to black and white, the daffodil looks as if it's made of glass.

Single Westerland Rose on Blue Background

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1963 Galaxie 500 Grille

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

59 Edsel

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This 1959 Ford Edsel is rotting away in a parking lot. Today it's surrounded by tall grass and slowly sinking into the mud. Sad ending for a classic.

Blushing Rose

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Impression of a Maple Tree

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trees in Winter

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Last Black-eyed Susan

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This was the last black-eyed susan of the year in our garden.

Black-eyed Susan After the Winter

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We leave our perennials out for the winter so the birds can hide amongst them and eat the seeds. This is what the black-eyed susan's look like in the Spring.

Three White Delphiniums

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

These Delphiniums are growing in our front yard garden.

Three White Delphiniums-Black and White

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

These Delphiniums are growing in our front yard garden.

Impression of Siberian Irises

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Shroooms

onyo@onyonet.com (onyonet photo studios) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After a morning of shooting mushrooms something inspired me to turn this photo into a 1960's style poster. I like this version better than the straight photo of the mushroom.