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Monument Valley
January 26, 2020 -
Monument Valley (Oljato-Monument Valley) straddles Arizona and Utah and is in sacred Navajo Tribal Land. The Navajo obse...
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MOAB, UTAH
January 04, 2020 -
We drove from Flagstaff to Monument Valley and the next day, onto Moab to experience Arches and Canyonlands in Southern...
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Antelope Canyon
October 08, 2019 -
Photography of the West - Southwest: Lots of interesting spots to photograph here with different photographer and camer...
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Enhancing your Photography
September 27, 2018 -
Did you ever want to enhance your photos and make them more painterly? Elevate them to a new dimension? Create some magi...
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Flower Photography: Mistakes to Avoid
July 07, 2018 -
Not defining your subject in the image: Emphasize what interested you in that flower. Is its shape, color or pattern tha...
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Flower Photography Review
April 16, 2018 -
I recommend periodically reviewing your photography with a subject in mind. Look for common themes and perhaps others th...
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Storytelling: Lavender
April 03, 2018 -
Lavender is in the mint family and has a wonderful aroma. It is reportedly good to relieve stress, improve mood and prom...
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YEAR END IMAGE REVIEW
December 22, 2017 -
The end of the year is a great time to reassess your body of work; be it photography, painting, or other media. Here are...
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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
November 14, 2017 -
Landscape Photography Find the best light. Dawn and dusk have warm colors and side light. However, if animals, flowers,...
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Fall Colors
September 17, 2017 -
Great colors with orange, yellow and reds in the Northeast and into more yellow – golds in the west. Time to explore and...
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Fisheye Lens Tips
May 22, 2017 -
A fisheye lens is an ultra-wide angle lens (short focal length) that produces strong visual barrel distortion intended t...
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Infrared Photography
March 10, 2017 -
Infrared Photography Infrared photography captures invisible form of light beyond the visible spectrum (or below the...
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Nerdy Tips to Improve Lightroom Performance
December 16, 2016 -
Restart and back up LR at least weekly, if not daily. Check Optimize catalogue at that time. Update to the most recent...
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Storytelling with Pictures
November 01, 2016 -
1. Know your equipment so you will be able to shoot from darkness to daylight. I needed to shoot in Manual mode until da...
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Photography Tips for Dog Days of Summer
August 08, 2016 -
The Dog Days of Summer are here! Some concepts and ideas to try before the summer ends: 1. Explore abstracts in Black &...
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May 2016_Black and White Photography
May 01, 2016 -
B&W photography has a certain aesthetic as well as a classic cache that color photography just cannot compete with. It g...
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Basics of Composition: Rules to Follow or Break!
March 01, 2016 -
Simplify and declutter. Remove unnecessary components or objects that distract from your composition. Zoom and move up,...
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JAN - FEB 2016: Lighting with flash continued
December 31, 2015 -
Understanding Light Part 3 - Using Flash Continued: 1. Flash -continued Aperture - controls flash exposure of the subj...
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December 2015: Understanding Light 2: Flash
December 01, 2015 -
Why use Flash? To control contrast, freeze movement, not enough light, or to create a photograph: 1. Flash - can be u...
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October - November 2015: Understanding Light
October 01, 2015 -
Characteristics of Light: Quantity Quality Direction Color Temperature Quantity: the amount of light you are record...
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Sept - Oct 2015 Photo Tips and Ideas
September 01, 2015 -
Reviewing some of my older pictures as well as recent ones, I came up with these new tips and creative ideas: The Dehaz...
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2015_August Photography Tips_Landscapes in the Cotswolds
August 01, 2015 -
Rule of thirds is best. Place a 3x3 grid over the scene in your mind and place your subjects at the intersection of the...
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MAY 2015_Flower Photography
May 01, 2015 -
Try different lighting in the studio, such as back lighting with a softbox (or use any light softened with a white sheet...
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April 2015 Blog_ Photography of Shopkeepers
March 31, 2015 -
I never really appreciated rapid fire street photography but rather admired portraits of people, such as shopkeepers, th...
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March 2015_Macro Photography
March 01, 2015 -
Remember, Depth of Field (DOF) is very different with close up photography. The closer you are to your subject the less...
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2015_Become a Better Photographer
December 29, 2014 -
Make your top priority for this New Year to become a better photographer. You do not need a new camera to take a great...
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Break Some Rules for the New Year
November 30, 2014 -
Forget the Golden hours of Dawn or Dusk: Shoot in mid-day with an infrared converted camera or digital SLR for high cont...
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Photography of Silhouette’s, Shadows and Reflections:
November 01, 2014 -
Photography of Silhouette’s, Shadows and Reflections: Less may be more Back lite photos (light from behind the subject)...
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Landscape Photography: September 2014 Photo Tips
August 28, 2014 -
Landscape Photography: 1. Look for bad weather with great skies before a storm as well as the post storm quiet. This gi...
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June 2014 Photo Tips: Travel Photography
June 01, 2014 -
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Shoot iconic structures from a different vantage point. Move around. Follow the light to choos...
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May 2014 Photo Tips: Using a Fisheye Lens
May 01, 2014 -
A fish-eye lens is an ultra-wide angle lens (short focal length) that produces strong visual barrel distortion intended...
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Photography of Musicians
April 01, 2014 -
Photography of Musicians: 1. Strobes (or Flash) vs. Available Light: During a performance, flash is typically avoided...
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Spring into spring with Flower Photography
March 01, 2014 -
Vary your depth of field (DOF = Zone of acceptable sharpness) to see what looks best. Get close to your flower and have...
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February 2014 Photo Tips
January 31, 2014 -
Here is another review of some of my older images that I liked. I then analyzed them looking for why and how they worked...
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January 2014_Photo Tips_Wildlife Photography
January 01, 2014 -
What makes animal or any wildlife photography special? What makes someone want to linger over an image? Emotion or feeli...
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November 2013 Photo Tips_Portrait Photography Deadly Sins
October 31, 2013 -
Five Six deadly sins to avoid in Portrait Photography: Wrong focus point: Focus on the eyes or the eye closest to the c...
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October Photography Tips_2013
September 30, 2013 -
This month I thought I would review some of my older images. This was prompted by 2 recent sales of some of these prints...
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September Photo Tips 2013 and the Making of the Lismore Castle Book
August 26, 2013 -
Once Upon a Time Were were all invit... By Judith Monteferrante Book Preview The link to the book preview to...
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June_Capturing Sharp Photos
June 01, 2013 -
Use a tripod to keep the camera rigid. Invest in a good steady but lightweight tripod such as carbon fiber one. Manfrott...
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May_People and Portraits
May 01, 2013 -
1. Remember, portraits are usually in the vertical orientation, so do not forget to rotate the camera out of the landsca...
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April Photo Tips_Wildlife Photography
April 01, 2013 -
Be at your subject’s eye level to create an intimate environment. The worse position is shooting down on the wildlife su...
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March Photo Tips_ Breaking Rules
March 01, 2013 -
I always say you need to know the rules before you break them! But when you do, here are some exceptions: 1. Taking pic...
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January 2013_Winter Photography Tips
January 01, 2013 -
It is crucial if you are in cold temperatures to keep your digital camera cool. Do not attempt to make it warm through p...
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December 2012 Photo Tips_ Make these your New Year’s Photo Resolutions:
December 04, 2012 -
Use a tripod to slow you down and allow you to think – as well as to stabilize your camera. AND review your camera manua...
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Photo Tips for November 2012
November 01, 2012 -
1. Take your photo in the best possible light. You may have heard that the best light for most photography is very early...
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High Five Photo Tips for March-April 2012
March 04, 2012 -
1.Small pupils can create fascinating portraits. To create this effect, move your subject from a very bright area to a d...
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High Five Photo Tips for OCTOBER
October 01, 2011 -
High Five Photo Tips for OCTOBER: 1.One of the most popular angles to shoot is from the photographer's standing point...
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High Five Photo Tips for JUNE
June 30, 2011 -
High Five Photo Tips for JUNE: 1. Try Different Perspectives. A Simple photo taken at eye level can be turned into some...
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High Five Photo Tips for April:
June 11, 2011 -
High Five Photo Tips for April: 1. Play with Motion. By varying the shutter speed, you can create more creative image...
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High Five Photo Tips for MAY
June 09, 2011 -
High Five Photo Tips for MAY 1. Go take a walk with a prime lens and force yourself to see with that lens. It will...
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High Five Photo Tips_#!_February 2011
March 03, 2011 -
High Five Photo Tips JMP Top Five Monthly tips for February are: Yosemite Waterfall 1. Shoot more verticals. Sn...
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