First of all, don’t take the title of this post camera-literally. You don’t want to use a flash to shoot these guys, but you do want to focus on catching flashes of color. The problem is, it’s not really color, as we think of it normally, but it does make … Read More
I have always loved something about every job I’ve ever had. When I was an Army scout platoon sergeant it was sneaking a patrol right up to an old stone border marker at 2 in the morning and startling a squad of East German solders on the other side out … Read More
When photographers begin talking about composition technique, one of the first things that comes up is the rule of thirds. It has long been a standard in photographic composition. Using this simple, wonderful tool can help photographers create spectacular images. It can also make them miss the point—what is most … Read More
Getting a stunning scenic or wildlife shot is not about showing up somewhere and snapping a photo. I have very few remarkable photos of places I have only visited once. You have to be very lucky to get a great photo on a single visit to a place. One exception … Read More
I was recently asked by the management of the University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens to create and host a presentation for their docent trainees highlighting the common and not-so-common wildlife that can be found in the gardens. On this page is a video of my PowerPoint presentation, featuring photos … Read More
