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
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
One January day not long ago I topped the pass above and just to the north of Mono Lake at sunrise and my heart sank. More than 2,000 miles into a scenic road trip up the California Coast, to Mount Shasta, then Portland, and then back down the Eastern Sierra, … 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
