Videos And Articles
Rice Terraces In Bhutan
Misty mornings with clouds zipping through the foothills of the Himalayas were very common during my visit to Bhutan. Almost never a dull sky.
One Night In Bangkok
In the fall of 1999, I spent one night in Bangkok. Being a hard man, I was humbled.
Planning Trumps Prayers
Last week's theme was Churches/Houses of Worship at The Patch, the photo challenge I help curate on Google+. And this week, I didn't plan properly and my photos suffered for it.
The PlusOne Collection
Over on Google+, Ivan Markov has been hosting a project for the last few years - the PlusOne Collection. Google+ photographers from all walks of life share their photos for a charitable cause.
Choppy Ocean
A simple, minimalist photo of a very choppy ocean. I was in a serene mood, very relaxed, while processing this, and softened up the waves.
The Sunset Experiment
Choosing a composition and sticking with it throughout a sunset - or any landscape - opens up some interesting possibilities for crafting a unique image. Over the last two weeks I've been experimenting with the shots from a recent sunset shoot. With each photo, I focused less on producing an end photo and more on "generating ideas" - to borrow a phrase from Trey Ratcliff.
The Texas State Capital
If you have a few hours in Austin, make a visit - photo opportunities abound inside and outside. If you can, go after working hours.
Catch A Wave
I started off working through some sunset pictures and had forgotten I'd taken some shots of the surf. I was taken with this surfer, patiently surveying the ocean.
The Coronado Bridge
A prominent landmark in San Diego, the Coronado Bridge connects downtown with Coronado. I usually shoot the bridge from the Coronado side. On this morning, I changed things up a bit and shot from the San Diego side.
Countdown To Italy
In just shy of a month I am off to Italy. I'm very excited. I'm also very behind on planning.
Two Processing Tips Using OnOne
One of my favorite post-processing tools is OnOne's Perfect Photo Suite. Here's two quick tips, one for layering and one for vignetting.