Every year I like to start off by providing a roadmap of inspiration for myself and those that read my blog by compiling a list of great photos from my blog readers. I am very thankful to everyone that takes part as their enthusiasm has enabled me to turn this into a tradition that is now on its 9th year. It is amazing to think that so many people have embraced this and find it as invigorating as I do. Thank you! If
It’s that time of year again and if you’re a regular JMG-Galleries reader that means one thing… it is time to kick off the 9th annual best photos of the year blog project. This is by far my most popular blog project with over 200 participants taking part last year (see Best Photos of 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007). Around this time of year people start to ask if I’d be run
The ultra-wide lens is a pivotal tool of nature and landscape photographers. Over the past few years I’ve rounded out my personal favorites that I own to include the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens (discontinued), EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, and the new EF 11-24mm f/4L USM. Note I’ve excluded the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye which I do not own and the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens that I do own and
After spending days researching one of my favorite photo locations on Flickr, Instagram and 500px and then tracking down the almost exact location through shared camera GPS data I drove 5 1/2 hours to capture this amazing Yosemite view that is destined to be a centerpiece of my landscape portfolio. Just when I thought I was the only person who might have thought of capturing this unique vantage point I ran into my fr
If inspiration is what you’re looking for then the following 201 “Best Photos of 2014” entries should keep you busy for a while. As with years past Best of Photos project entries there is some amazing new talent to discover. I continue to be amazed that this blog project attracts so many talented and passionate photographers. Participants spanned a spectrum of skill levels from hobbyists to professi
Our planet has nearly completed its orbit around the Sun once again and if you’re a regular JMG-Galleries reader that means one thing… it is time to kick off the 8th annual best photos of the year blog project. This is by far my most popular blog project. Year over year this project has continued to increase in participation with last years participation hitting 328 participants (see Best Photos of 2013,
If inspiration is what you’re looking for then the following 328 “Best Photos of 2013” entries should keep you busy for sometime. As with years past Best of Photos project entries there is some amazing new talent to discover. I continue to be amazed that this blog project attracts so many talented and passionate photographers. Participants spanned a spectrum of skill levels from hobbyists to profess
At the close of every year I like to take a look at the web metric trends on my web site via Google Analytics and forecast how I might need to adapt over the coming year(s). Yesterday I reviewed the trends of mobile web traffic and today I’ll dive into the larger trends of referring traffic from social media web sites. If you’re familiar with my past writing on social media trends and strategies you’