LONDON, ONCE OVER LIGHTLY
…They’re changing the guard at Buckingham Palace, Christopher Robin went down with Alice….” Today, thousands of us, perhaps including Alice, Christopher Robin, and even A.A. Milne himself, are here. We [read more]
July 2016
IMAGE TALK with Noella Ballenger: What makes that photo work…
Memorial Day has just passed, honoring all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and July 4th will arrive soon – the day that America commemorates the [read more]
DEATH VALLEY AND UTAH – WHAT A PHOTO TRIP! Part 1
The effects of light and dark as the sun streaks across the sand dunes is breathtaking. This past April, I tacked a really wonderful stay in Utah onto the end [read more]
What’s A Megapixel And Why Should I Care?
The Pixels Determine Just What You Can–And Can’t Do With A Digicam Reprinted from DIGITAL Photographer, a bimonthly print magazine. If you’re in the market for a digital camera, one [read more]
Guide to External Real Estate Photography – Part 2
Part two of real estate photography, concentrating on the external aspect of home photography Daylight Externals Take a look through a hastily put together real-estate flyer, and you’ll see how [read more]
Photography – Why We Love It!
If you ask someone why they love photography, a common first response could be, “I don’t know why, I just do.” Does one’s passion for taking photographs really need a [read more]
Photo Impressionism Using Photoshop – Part 2
In my last article I explained how you can use Photoshop to mimic photomontages of the old days (with slide film). I explained how you can combine two variations of [read more]
Sanibel Island by Kayak
To photographers, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island means birds – and long lenses. Many people carry long lenses and drive in from mainland Florida. I took a path [read more]
IMAGE TALK with Noella Ballenger: What makes that photo work…
Timeless portraits that evoke feelings frequently aren’t always planned, but may happen almost spontaneously. In this image, there was a moment when the subject and photographer “collided” with really wonderful [read more]
Photo Focusing in Difficult Scenarios
Want to get clear, focused photos more often? You can by being aware of some of the most difficult focusing scenarios and adjusting your technique. Here’s what to look out [read more]
Tales from Around the World – Fort Myers Beach, Florida
The Photographer’s Winter Escape: Fort Myers Beach, Florida Planning a winter escape next year? Does the family need some time on a beach? Anticipating that “cold weather twitch” in your [read more]
Photo Digital Time: Take a Clickin’ and Keep on Tickin’
“Creativity occurs in the moment, and in the moment we are timeless.” ~ Julia Cameron Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking announced his book, A Brief History of Time,in the town of [read more]
Tales from Around the World – California Sunset
“Divine Dimension” Liquid gold glistens on scattered sea sprayed stones, echoing the brilliance of sun’s emblazoned tones. Generous in her ebbing grace, she still has shine to share, creating kaleidoscopes [read more]
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 20 Beginning Digital Photography
There were two main items I needed in my first digital camera. I needed one that cost around two hundred dollars, and I needed one that would give me the [read more]
Decisive Moments: Enterprising Your Photos
OK.You’ve been a serious amateur photographer for a few years, you’ve dumped a bunch of money into your camera, gear, film and processing and you want some of that money [read more]