Russian River in Fog

Russian River in Fog

This image is one of my favorites. I think it has a Zen quality in that it came to be only when I thought I had stopped shooting for the day. I was driving up the California coast from San Francisco with my good friend, Dave, looking for photo opportunities. It was...
Postcards From the Mind

Postcards From the Mind

When someone begins to get serious about nature photography, generally the first thing they shoot is a sunset. After all, they’re pretty, available to everyone, and happen every day — and usually the final image is disappointing. They’ll then take it into Photoshop,...
Luck, and What You Make of It

Luck, and What You Make of It

I’m sorry that it’s been a while since my last newsletter but I’ve been out of town and wasn’t able to access my computer for some time, so here goes… Every good photograph, whether the photographer admits it or not, has an element of luck. Being there at the right...
New Lens New Perspective

New Lens New Perspective

In my life and career I’ve gone through the usual phases. Newbie, equipment junkie, minimalist, and everything in between. Since I stopped shooting commercial work and started working for myself, I’ve been doing mostly landscapes with a single lens, a 16-85. It’s a...
Panoramas

Panoramas

Panoramas are one of those wonderful things that we can do in digital that were previously just not possible without expensive and specialized equipment. It opens up tremendous possibilities. This is an image taken just outside the town of Ronda, Spain. The tall...
Photo Manipulation

Photo Manipulation

This image shows a corner store in the old city of Cartagena, Columbia. It’s been given a slight watercolor treatment which also enhances the colors. Is it still a photograph? A watercolor? Does it matter? If I could be allowed an opinion, I have a pretty strong one...