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...
Shades of White

Shades of White

This image is an architectural detail of a house in Spain. I like the contrast of form in the straight lines and curves, combined with the organic element from the plants growing out of the wall. To me, that’s what made the composition so compelling. What I find...
Volcano Road

Volcano Road

This image was taken on the island of Ponta Delgada, in the Azores. The location is a dirt road that runs around the rim of a dormant volcano. The interesting thing is that, on the right was a beautiful slope down to a picturesque village on the sea. On the left was a...