I rediscovered this photo of Coit Tower recently and it has me yearning to get out and do some more night photography. It’s been a while since I’ve gone out for such shots, but seeing this reminds me not to put it off much longer. [tags]Coit Tower, moonrise, moon, lunar, San Francisco, night photography, photo, cityscape, Telegraph Hill[/tags]
This was taken earlier in the month here in San Francisco at Ocean Beach near the Cliff House. Pictured are silhouettes of pelicans and seagulls on Seal Rock at sunset. On the topic of sunsets… tonight at midnight is the close of the Photo Blog Project: Favorite Photo and Background Story that I am hosting. If you haven’t submitted yet please do. The more that participate the better. [tags]sunset, San Fra
This weekend, while on my way to the San Juan Islands with friends, I had a predictable run in with security while photographing a refinery in Washington state. Post-9/11 it’s pretty well known that as a photographer you’re likely to be harassed by “security” when photographing certain subjects such as refineries, bridges, airports, etc. Mind you during this incident we were on public property
From my trip last November to the Wave in Arizona. Hiking out in the dark my friends and I ended up swinging wide on our approach to the Wave. The detour proved to be an added perk to the hike. The diffuse light from the coming sunrise provided a very dramatic view of this amazing landscape.
Have a favorite photograph and story? Take part in my Photography Blog Project The project has ended… see the results here 21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them I thought it might be fun to share (5) five of my favorite photographs and accompanying stories. Stories that until now have been shared with only a few close friends. In the same vein as many reality shows depicting dangerous or unwise situati
It would seem it’s official, my “Mobius Arch Pre-Dawn Light” photo won the “People’s Choice Award” for Landscapes in the Outdoor Photographer “Vanishing Treasures” photography contest. Outdoor Photographer Vanishing Treasures Contest Winners Announcement Thanks to everyone that voted. Every little bit of support means a lot. For those that have yet to see the image here
In March I took a great trip to Yosemite National Park to photograph very dramatic snow covered scenery. (See here for few of my favorite Yosemite photos.) Running around from location to location, chasing the light or just exploring new locations, I ended up with several photos I was quite happy with. Focused on getting the right positioning, exposure, and perfect composition like most photographers I lugged my gear
One of my fondest memories after hiking through 30 miles of the Pacific Coast Trail through Crater Lake National Park was emerging to see this view. So calm and so serene this sunrise view is one of my personal favorites. A larger version can be seen in my gallery Daybreak At Crater Lake [tags]Crater Lake, National Park, sunrise, daybreak, Pacific Coast Trail, landscape, view, hike, photo, photograph[/tags]