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Not an Ordinary Trip!
Perhaps you have noticed that I have not posted anything for a while. Due in part to travel and Independence Day celebrations, the lack of posts is mainly due to recent preparations for a very special trip. And this is not your ordinary trip. In fact, only a month...
Pic of the Month: June ‘10
Stick Out Did you have a hard time guessing what this picture was? Most of the time, unusual things look unusual because the circumstances that lie behind them are not known or understood. The other day, Daniel, Robert and I visited the Brookfield Zoo, just...
Make an Impact!
Photography is much more than taking pictures. Photography is an avenue of impacting the lives of people! What stirring testimonies can you share with others from your adventurous escapades in the field? What captivating stories can you whip out at the spur of the...
Have you heard of SquareTrade?
I hadn’t either, until recently. From a trusted source, www.squaretrade.com was recommended to me as an inexpensive, reliable, and customer friendly location to purchase warranties for just about all electronics, including cameras, lenses and related accessories....
Portrait Lens Q&A
Answering the question, "What kind of lens would make a good portrait lens?"
Lighting Q&A – Part 2
Continued from Part 1 . . . But the 180 didn't come over night. There are a lot of things to consider when using a speedlight. Bounce flash only works on white, or light colored walls. I was caving in Tennessee not too long after getting the flash, and figured I...
Lighting Q&A – Part 1
“Hi! I happened on your site by chance and have a question for you. I'm also starting out in photography (I have a Canon Rebel) and am having trouble with the lighting when I take pictures indoors. All of your pictures are beautiful in the indoor shots, the...
Is it Worth it?
Do you ever wonder if all the time you’re putting into learning photography will ever be worth it? I have felt this way many times. As I live to make every moment count, I sometimes find it difficult to keep learning and taking pictures if there are no immediate...
Conference Variables
Have you ever played the card game, Set? Color, texture, shape and number; to match, each element must either be identical or completely different. After the 2010 Regional ATI Conference in Nashville, I do not hesitate to say that effective photojournalism can be a...
Picture Request: Our Design
Here at IBLP, Mr. Gothard has finished writing yet another book. Now we are looking for pictures, pictures you very well might be able to supply us with. If you are interested in expanding your ministry in photography and possibly having your pictures published,...
Let Me Tell You a Story: Communicaton
I thought I had it down to a science. After all, I’d covered many ATI Conferences now, and this was my third time in Nashville. It would be simple to cover the photojournalistic needs of this conference, right? Well, not exactly simple. Perhaps I got the first...
The D-SLR Lineup
I got an e-mail asking for details about Canon’s complete camera lineup. Compiled from a number of different websites, I think I’ve got a pretty good up-to-date list. Canon’s lineup is constantly being revised, so when new models are released, older models are...
What about Refurbished?
Recently, someone asked me, “Would you have any apprehensions about refurbished cameras? Do you know of anyone who has purchased one?” These are good questions. First, not only are they asking for my opinion, but they also want some insight from someone who has...
Pic of the Month: May ‘10
Fern Territory As most of you know, I am not a proponent of dramatic post-processing techniques. I love realism and natural beauty. If a sunrise wasn’t brilliant, then why try to make it look brilliant on the computer? The art of nature photography lies in the...
Purchasing Recommendations
So, let’s say you’ve finally figured out what to buy. Now, where do you buy it? I’m not that keen on experimentation when it comes to finding places to purchase camera equipment. Stick with trusted sources with excellent reputations. I generally purchase my...
The Objective
It’s still so clear in my memory, those days and nights of endless research, comparison, and deliberation. There was (and still is!) so much photographic equipment to choose from. It seemed as though when I would finally reach a conclusion, some other factor would...
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The last light of a vibrant spring day fades on a budding magnolia tree.
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I just love how soft and fuzzy the mountains look from the air! I had never noticed this until that surprise ride a couple weeks ago. See blog post on that.
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A beautiful sunset from the other day.... "Oh those West Virginia hills!" 🎶
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It`s amazing how beautiful "stick season" can be! This is an unnamed (probably seasonal) waterfall next to a forest road in Georgia photographed on an airport run to Atlanta. Beauty is everywhere for those who can see and capture it!
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Middle of the day is hard to shoot overlooks, so I opted for a low key exposure and moody edit of this break in the trees along a forest road in the Nantahala National Forest.
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Spent some time in a creek today 😄
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Early morning mountiain bicycling! Didn`t bring my camera for this one. 😄
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Had an incredible opportunity to photograph the mountains of North Carolina from the air this morning!
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I had never once thought to photograph a worm, until the other day I saw one crawling across rhe driveway!
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God is very generous to give us beautiful sunsets on a regular basis 🤩
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A large background element + a small foreground element + wide angle lens = interesting composition!
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A February sunrise in the State Park closest to where I live: Waters Smith Memorial State Park, West Virginia.
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While visiting my grandparents in northern West Virginia once years ago, I asked a neighbor if I could roam around on his farm with my camera. It was a great way to open new doors to new angles and perspectives in the area!
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Do you think this photo, taken in the farmland of north-central Florida, works as a centered composition, or not? Heart or let me know in the comments. Studying centered compositions and how to make them work.
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This photo reminds me of a photo taken by a student photographer from New Zealand who was featured in today`s blog post! See her work at www.lenspiration.com/blog
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An interesting perspective on the interior of the Kansas State Capitol Builsing Dome.
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A unique rock formation in Alabama Hills, California. Closest thing to an elephant I`ve seen in the wild; how could I not photograph it! 😄
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Never processed photos from this shoot from years ago while out on the West Coast. What obvious distraction prevents this from being a masterpiece?
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