My Word with Douglas E. Welch http://welchwrite.com/blog Photography, Design, Products and More! Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:14:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 http://welchwrite.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-myword-artwork-lg-32x32.jpg My Word with Douglas E. Welch http://welchwrite.com/blog 32 32 Douglas E. Welch false Douglas E. Welch douglas@welchwrite.com © Douglas E. Welch © Douglas E. Welch podcast My Word with Douglas E. Welch http://welchwrite.com/blog/images/myword-artwork-itunes.jpg http://welchwrite.com/blog Oxeye Daisy, San Fernando Valley, California [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/19/oxeye-daisy/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/19/oxeye-daisy/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:14:31 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36100 A close-up photograph of a single white flower with a large, bright yellow center. Long, slender white petals radiate from the central disk, each featuring subtle longitudinal grooves. The circular middle is composed of many small, textured yellow florets. In the blurred background, dark green leaves and shadowy patches are visible.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/19/oxeye-daisy/feed/ 0 full Vista, Haleiwa Joe’s Haiku Gardens, Kaneohe, Hawaii [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/18/haleiwa-joes/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/18/haleiwa-joes/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:16:52 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36096 A landscape featuring a large, mist-covered mountain rising above a dense green forest and a calm pond. In the foreground, a dark, reflective pond sits beneath a small white wooden pier with a gazebo structure. Thick greenery and a dense forest surround the water, leading toward a partially visible building nestled among the trees. A massive, craggy mountain with steep cliffs is visible in the background, partially obscured by low-hangin low-hanging clouds. The sky above is overcast with heavy grey clouds.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/18/haleiwa-joes/feed/ 0 full Hawaiian sky, Honolulu, Hawaii [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/17/hawaii-sky/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/17/hawaii-sky/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:59:38 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36091 A low-angle shot shows a deep blue sky filled with large, white clouds and several palm trees. The top of the sky is a dark navy color, transitioning to lighter tones near the clouds. Large, fluffy white and grey clouds are scattered across the frame. A tall palm tree stands on the far left, extending upwards into the sky. Other palm trees and green foliage are visible along the bottom edge of the image.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/17/hawaii-sky/feed/ 0 full Ala Moana Panorama, Honolulu, Hawaii [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/17/ala-moana/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/17/ala-moana/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:18:56 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36086 A wide landscape shot shows a city skyline adjacent to a marina under a cloudy sky. On the left, several tall skyscrapers are visible, including one prominent tan building with vertical architectural details. Lush green trees line the foreground and midground, partially obscuring the base of some buildings. In the middle ground, many white sailboats and yachts are docked in a large harbor. The sky features clouds with colors of orange, yellow, and blue, with dark clouds covering the upper right portion of the image.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/17/ala-moana/feed/ 0 full Recently Purchased: Crows on a Wire Premium Tees and More http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/09/shop-196/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/09/shop-196/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:32:40 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36080

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/08/water-dragon/feed/ 0 full Apple Blossoms, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/06/apple/ http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/06/apple/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:14:59 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36073 A close-up photograph of pink and white blossoms on a brown tree branch. The flowers feature petals that are primarily white or light pink with darker pink edges and streaks. A larger, deep pink flower is positioned in the upper left and is out of focus. A dark brown branch extends horizontally through the center of the frame. The background consists of blurred green foliage and shadows.

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]]> http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/06/apple/feed/ 0 full The Old Oak Tree, Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/05/shop-278/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:35:18 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36070

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]]> full Downtown Denver View, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/03/downtown-denver/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:37:10 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36067 Downtown denver.

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]]> full Spaghetti Carbonara, Fuso, Milk Market, Denver, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/02/carbonara/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:46:50 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36061 A close-up photograph shows a white bowl filled with long, thin pasta coated in a yellow sauce. Large shavings of pale cheese and chopped green herbs are scattered over the top of the noodles, which also feature chunks of browned meat. The rim of the bowl contains the text "Milk Market" with the word "DENVER" written vertically between the two words. A fork is partially visible tucked under the pasta, and a glass of water is seen in the blurred background on a dark surface.

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]]> full Mountain View, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/rmnp-17/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:58:32 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36055 A black and white photograph shows a large, rocky mountain peak rising above a dense forest of evergreen trees. The light-colored surface of the mountain is marked by many crevices and ridges. Dark trees cover the lower slopes and the base of the formation. To the left, soft white clouds drift in a dark sky. Shadows across the rock face emphasize its uneven texture.

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]]> full Lantern and Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08/01/lantern-2/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:19:49 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36048 A black and white photograph of a stone lantern standing beside a pond in a garden with dense foliage. The light-colored, tiered lantern features a rounded top, a middle section with small rectangular openings, and a cylindrical base. Beside the lantern, a dark body of water reflects the surrounding trees. Various types of greenery, including long grasses and leafy plants, surround the stone structure and line the edge of the pond. Large tree branches and palm fronds extend across the upper portion of the frame.

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]]> full Mountain Vista, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/31/vista-2/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:53:50 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36042 A black and white photograph of rocky mountain peaks under a clear, dark sky. Large, light-colored granite formations dominate the landscape, featuring jagged ridges and steep cliffs. Densely packed, dark coniferous trees cover the lower slopes and various crevices within the rock faces. The composition places the rugged mountains in the center and lower half of the frame, topped by an expanse of empty sky.

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]]> full Streamside 3 [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/30/streamside-3/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:21:01 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36034 A black and white photograph of a dense forest scene containing a small body of water in the foreground. The foreground features dark, reflective water surrounded by various sized rocks and scattered leaves along the bank. A fallen tree trunk leans diagonally from the left towards the right across a patch of thick bushes. A tall, thin tree stands on the left side, extending toward the top of the frame. Dense layers of foliage and tree canopies fill most of the image, with glimpses of a cloudy sky visible through the leaves at the top..

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]]> full From My Shop: Yellow Gazania Flower Prints and Products http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/29/shop-81/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:35:19 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36024  

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This vibrant close-up macro shot captures a striking yellow daisy-like bloom bathed in bright, natural light. The vivid golden petals fan out dramatically from a dark, rich center filled with intricate textures and delicate orange stamens. Against the soft, deep shadowy background, the vivid yellow hue pops with incredible energy and warmth.

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]]> full Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/29/bighorn-2/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:23:03 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36020 A group of bighorn sheep descends a rocky, sparsely vegetated hillside adjacent to an asphalt road. The sheep are scattered along the slope, moving from right to left towards the pavement. The foreground features a paved road with white and yellow lane markings. Dense evergreen forests cover the upper hillside, while a snow-capped mountain peak is visible in the far distance under a blue sky. The terrain is composed of light-colored light-colored rocks, dry earth, and small shrubs.

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]]> full Forest Path [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/28/forest-path/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:27:59 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36015 A black and white photograph shows a dirt path winding through a grove of tall trees. In the close-up foreground on the right, the thick, textured bark of a large tree trunk is visible. A low wooden railing made of logs borders one side of the curving path. Several slender, dark-trunked trees rise vertically through the middle ground. The background is filled with dense layers of branches and leaves under a canopy of light and shadow.

Captured in timeless black and white, this vertical photograph invites you to take a slow stroll down a dirt trail lined with rustic wooden post-and-rail fencing. In the foreground, the deeply textured, grooved bark of a giant tree trunk anchors the right side of the frame, bringing an incredible sense of scale and depth. Beyond it, towering trees reach upward toward the soft canopy light, creating a secluded, meditative retreat within nature.

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]]> full Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/27/sheep/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:22:07 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36008 A landscape photograph shows a wide, grassy meadow in front of a large, forested mountain slope. Several bighorn sheep are present in the field; one sheep walks toward the left, while a small group stands near a blue body of water on the right. The background consists of a steep hill covered in dark green evergreen trees with patches of lighter green foliage. A portion of a blue pond is visible on the right side of the meadow.

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]]> full Boulder [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/26/boulder-2/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:59:32 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=36003 A black and white photograph captures a large, textured rock formation centered in a wooded area. Thick tree branches with leaves arch over the top of the boulder from the left side. Smaller bushes and leafy plants surround the base and right side of the massive stone. At the bottom of the frame, several smaller, rounded rocks lie on the ground. Bright light is visible through the tree canopy above the rock.

Shot from a low angle in rich, detailed black and white, this photograph centers on a massive, weathered boulder nestled deep within a shadowy forest canopy. The sharp contrast highlights every crack, texture, and natural contour of the ancient stone, while sweeping tree branches and delicate leaves frame the rock from above. The soft overhead light filtering through the trees creates a peaceful, almost secret-haven atmosphere.

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]]> full Streamside 2 [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07/25/streamside-2/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:16:52 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/blog/?p=35995 Streamside 2 2.

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