A BIG thanks to Elan Magazine, writer Janet Scharp, art director Jean Davis and editor Alice Ross for an article in their June issue profiling me and my photography, titled “A World of Beauty, Recording the Moods of Nature.” They also featured my photograph of Bryce Canyon on the cover.
Fairy Circles – Are You KIDDING Me??!!
During my recent trip to Namibia, as we entered the edge of the Namib Desert our very able guide, Elvis Hghumutina from Ultimate Safaris in Windhoek, pointed out some odd, circular areas of soil, interspersed with the yellow-gold vegetation. He said, “Those are fairy circles.” He went on to explain that no one really knew […]
Eastman Kodak – 132 Years of Kodak Moments
From innovator to litigator. That about sums up the last 132 years for Eastman Kodak (EK). Had it not been for Kodak, it is unlikely I would have developed (pun intended) an interest in photography, and I’m sure that’s the case for millions and millions of us. Harvard case studies have been written about Kodak, […]
Adobe Retreats – But Probably, Just Temporarily …
In my November 18th, 2011 blog post, titled, “Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy,” I highlighted the fact that many Photoshop users would be forced to upgrade to each new version of Photoshop in order to get the “discounted” upgrade price on the new version. Not owning the most recent version would have necessitated paying full price […]
My Favorite Photographs from 2011
It is always dangerous to pick your favorite “anything,” especially when it comes to your own photography! I find I often fall in and out of love with individual photographs, especially ones that were recently made. How well photographs stand the test of time is always difficult to know today. Only time will tell! But […]
The 100 Most Influential Photographers of All Time
A number of months ago I wrote a blog entry called, “Staying Motivated … Being Inspired”. I mentioned that to stay motivated, I find that it very helpful to view other artwork, especially photographers whose work I admire. Going to exhibits, gallery openings, and uncovering the thousands of resources on the Internet all provide an […]
Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy
Adobe recently announced a new upgrade policy for its Creative Suite, that includes Photoshop. There will definitely be frustration from many photographers that I know. Not all users of Photoshop have found it necessary or economical to upgrade to the latest, greatest version every time Adobe released a new version. For example, if you owned […]
I LOVE the Desert !
Extreme heat, no moisture, rocks, sand, high altitude, below sea level, rattlesnakes. What’s not to like? I don’t know what it is, but I love photographing the desert. In the last five or six years I’ve been to White Sands, New Mexico twice, to Death Valley, California three times, and to the Atacama Desert in […]
Preparation and Process
While recently watching the TV show, Grey’s Anatomy, one of the medical residents was being quizzed on the step-by-step procedures for the surgery she was about to perform. Of course, she accurately recited each step, but when it came time for the surgery, she couldn’t remember one small, but critical step in the procedure. While […]
John Paul Caponigro’s Discussion on 8-bit vs 16-bit Processing
John Paul Caponigro has a wealth of information for photographers on his website www.JohnPaulCaponigro.com and in his blog. I have taken a number of workshops with him, and greatly value his knowledge, experience and teaching skills. With newer, higher megapixel cameras, files sizes keep increasing. I’m not complaining, because in general, properly captured images from […]