October 2012 wallpaper

I think many people will agree with me when I say October is the month that truly represents autumn. The leaves are beginning to turn color in earnest, the nights—and days—are getting chillier, and there's a hint of frost instead of early morning dew. For those reasons, and others, I'd say October is one of my favorite months of the year, if not actually the favorite.

But October is also known for creepy, scary things. Things like ghosts, goblins, and election debates— culminating, of course, in All Hallows Eve. I think, though, that nothing really creeps folks out more than spiders. No matter how small or innocuous they seem, when you get a good look at one, you automatically get creeped out. I know I do.

This guy probably won't be around much longer, but now he can hang around on your desktop, creeping you out for the entire month of October. So, if you can bring yourself to do it, click on the image to get him in all of his 2560 x 1600 pixel glory.

You're welcome. No, really.

September 2012 wallpaper

It's Labor Day here in the U.S., and officially the end of summer—though it's still over 80°F (27°C) during most days here in the Midwest. We're still swimming in our pool on the weekends, but the local kids are back in school—some for almost a month (ugh)—and a few leaves are starting to turn from green to yellow or red. It won't be long until the days are cooler and the nights are crisp enough for a sweater, and though I'm a big fan of autumn, I'll be a little sad to see summer go.

This month's wallpaper photograph is my tribute to the fading summer sun, as the bright blue summer skies give way to the warm yellows, oranges and reds of autumn. I've also made a small format change by moving the calendar to the top of the screen, since the dock icons on Macs tend to cover it up. I've also made the text smaller so it doesn't stand out as much, since I prefer to place the emphasis on the image.

As usual, simply click on the image above to get your 2560 x 1600 px image… and watch the summer sun fade into the horizon. Enjoy.

August 2012 wallpaper

This month's wallpaper comes from one of my favorite places, Port Townsend, Washington.  About a month ago, I spent a week and a half there, attending ART II and then hanging out with my friend and photographic mentor, Ray Ketcham. (Is there anyone who isn't being mentored by Ray these days?) One day during my time there, Ray, Sabrina Henry and I traveled from PT to Oak Harbor, WA to visit Eric Kruszewski, one of the contributors to the latest issue of Rear Curtain magazine. As we were leaving PT on the ferry, I looked back across the water and saw this scene, which seemed to reflect the way I always think of Port Townsend. While PT doesn't get all of the rain of it's neighbors in Seattle, etc., it tends to be overcast most days and, while it might seem a bit dreary, it feels comfortable to me—the kind of a day to curl up with a good book and a warm fire.

So, if you're in the US and are suffering through some of the hottest weather on record this summer, sit back, relax and let the cool Pacific Northwest give you a bit of relief, however brief it may be. Click on the image above to get your 2560 x 1600 px image.