More Tips and Tricks for Better Landscape Photography (Part 2)

With summer upon us and travel plans in the making, wouldn’t it be great if you had a few tricks in your bag for bringing home better digital memories of your trip?  In our last post, we covered a few tips for better landscape photography.  If you missed our first post on improving your landscape Read more about More Tips and Tricks for Better Landscape Photography (Part 2)[…]

Tips and Tricks for Better Landscape Photography (Part 1)

  There’s just something about venturing out in nature with the challenge of capturing some of the amazing beauty of creation: waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity, all the while appreciating the moment-by-moment changes in the scenery as sun and clouds trek across the sky. Over the next couple posts, I’ll offer a few photography tips Read more about Tips and Tricks for Better Landscape Photography (Part 1)[…]

Amazing Trip to Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Valley of Fire!

Hi Friends, I was blessed to spend my birthday weekend with good friends doing what I love!  (Next best thing to spending it with family…).  We headed out to Southwestern Utah’s Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, stopping briefly at Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park on the way. The scenery is breathtaking (as was Read more about Amazing Trip to Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Valley of Fire![…]

Crystal Cove Historic Cottages – Images from the 2011 Kelby Worldwide Photowalk

Hi Friends, I had the privilege of leading a Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk again this year.  This was my third such event: having previously led walks in Old Towne Orange and Mission San Juan Capistrano. This year, we walked the historic district of Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach (CA). From the Crystal Cove Read more about Crystal Cove Historic Cottages – Images from the 2011 Kelby Worldwide Photowalk[…]

New Fine Art Images – California Route 395 (Part 1)

Hi Friends, Just returned from our annual Father Son Campout, and have been madly sorting through gigabytes upon gigabytes of images from Bodie Ghost Town, Kramer Junction, Devils Postpile National Monument, and Rainbow Falls.  I’ve only finished a few so far (a number of long nights ahead).  I’ll also have some infrared images coming soon. Read more about New Fine Art Images – California Route 395 (Part 1)[…]

Leading a Kelby Worldwide Photowalk: Saturday, 10/1/11 – Crystal Cove Historic Beach Cottages

Hi Friends, Just signed up to lead the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk again this year on Saturday, October 1, 2011.  This will be my third year in a row leading a Kelby Photowalk, and it’s been a wonderful experience every time.  It’s a terrific way to meet new folks who share our passion for photography.  I Read more about Leading a Kelby Worldwide Photowalk: Saturday, 10/1/11 – Crystal Cove Historic Beach Cottages[…]

Yosemite National Park…

Hi Friends, Just returned from a too short trip to Yosemite National Park.  I’ve lived in California for 25 years, and been close to it several times, but this is the first time I’ve ever actually gone into the park.  Spent the night in a wonderful, quaint, dog-friendly inn just outside the park – about Read more about Yosemite National Park…[…]