Videos And Articles
An Update on My Processing eBook
The book. Oh, the book. It is taking up almost all of my spare cycles. A labor of love for sure.
How Many Keepers Should I Get From A Photo Trip?
Do you ever ask yourself this question? Or how can you get more keepers? I took a look at the keepers from some of my recent trips... the percentages might surprise you. I'll also share some tips for increasing your chances for more keepers.
Interesting Weather? Keep Your Camera at the Ready and Capture Skies
San Diego doesn't get a lot of cloudy days. It can be frustrating for a landscape photographer. When clouds do appear, the camera stays with me throughout the day. It's prime time to capture good backgrounds.
Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon
I didn't stop at Cannon Beach for an extended shoot at Haystack Rock. I opted to travel further down the Oregon coast. I did grab the "I was here" shot... and had a bit of fun in post processing.
Compare Your Photo Work Against Your Photo Work
Comparing your photographs to other photographers is fine. I do it all the time... or more accurately, I study other people's work and ask myself why I like it. And learn from the answers. However, to really see where you are on your photographic journey, look at your own past work.
My eBook Is Shaping Up Nicely
I have been writing a whole lot more than shooting since I came back from Portland. I'm writing another eBook, my first on post processing. It's a different way to immerse myself in the world of photography. And I reached a major milestone this past weekend.
Houses on Sauvie Island
Sauvie Island was a beautiful surprise during my short time in the Portland area. I'm looking forward to exploring this island again on a return trip.
onOne / Managing Black Clouds in HDR Looks
Love or hate HDR, it's here to stay. I view HDR as a style – a look – and not so much of explicitly running HDR software on an image. For a landscape shooter, increased tonal range can be a powerful ally. However, you need to keep your eyes on the clouds....
Panther Creek Falls
Panther Creek Falls was high on my list of waterfalls to shoot during my Portland area trip. The creek and the falls did not disappoint. I spent much more time here than I'd expected – and I mean that in a good way.
A Polarizer Is Vital For Landscape Photography
Are your shots of water washed out and full of glare? You need a polarizer.
A Little Blog House Cleaning
A little house cleaning on the blog today. The pages felt a little cluttered to me. I think these adjustments put the focus back where it should be... the content.