By day nature is wondrous, and by night nature is breathtaking (both literally and figuratively). When I photograph nature by day I am taken with amazing features and phenomenon that I can easily comprehend my scale and place. When I photograph nature at night, under a blanket of infinite stars, I am reminded how astonishingly vast our Universe is and how incredibly small, fragile and special our world is. It is in t
It’s just about that time of year again when the moon makes rainbows in Yosemite valley. Moonbows are particularly magical because they’re almost invisible to the naked eye due to our limited night vision. It’s for this reason that when you review moonbow photos on your camera (assuming you’re shooting with a digital camera) the end result almost appears to be magical. “My heart leaps up when
One thing I love about the prairies of the United States are the incredible clouds. These amazing clouds provide the perfect contrast to the expansive landscape. In addition they always seem to dwarf the terrain providing an interesting size contrast. Perhaps its because such cloudscapes are seldom seen in the same way here in California, but I’m forever attracted to such scenes. In fact in this instance I caug
Whether we’re talking about creative photography or creative marketing I am often pained to see that so many photographers lock themselves in prisons they themselves build. These prisons are built out of one’s own fears. Familiar photography subjects and styles are tough to break free of as there is a sense of safety in photographing what people already know and like. New business models/practices, social
Ever think much about Contrails? Air travel is great, but it often pains photographers day and night. During long exposures at night you’ll often see plane lights streaking across a dark sky and during the day you’ll frequently see contrails polluting the sky. On a trip to Yosemite last summer it became painfully evident how bad contrail pollution is, while taking in the scenery at the Tunnel View lookout
As I’m sure many of you can relate, some weeks can be tougher than others. This was a tough week and I’m in blogging withdrawal. With so much to do and so little time to share this week I’ve been left a bit frustrated. With some luck this coming week will allow me to get back to the level of blogging I’m used to. In the meantime I wanted to make sure you knew I was still around and kicking. Ph
Witnessing moments in nature when something is clearly at the end of it’s journey is always bitter sweet. Rather than focus on that which is sorrowful at the end of such natural cycles, I think to the sweeter moments when that cycle begins anew. To quote a great author and Transcendentalist: The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
This week was Ansel Adams birthday, he would have been 110, and one of his lesser known photo subjects that caught my eye long ago was his photos of Devils Postpile National Monument. I have to admit I had a soft spot for Devils Postpile due to the geology of the basalt columns to begin with, but his take on the formation as a photo subject always inspired me. Truly a fascinating place to explore and photograph. Happ