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There is nothing that brings  up visions of toughness, romance and beautiful scenery like the American West. Thanks to old movies and TV shows, those visions are world wide. I have known (mostly on the internet) people from England, India … Continue reading →

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The infinite number of subjects for a nature photographer, and the never ending quantity of backdrops or palettes, means their job is like that of a “kid in a candy store”. The job in fact of a nature/wildlife photographer, isn’t … Continue reading →

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I was always on the lookout for unconventional poses, angles or compositions with wildlife. I had visions of unique compositions in my brain. The traditional or “classic” poses and comps are beautiful, and I tried to never turn one down, … Continue reading →

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All of my own images shown on these pages are from the past, ranging from a few years to thirty years ago. All of my stories from the field are theretofore, from the same time in history. I also write … Continue reading →

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There’s an old folk song by Tom T. Hall called Old Dogs & Children & Watermelon Wine. The gist of this old classic is that there “ain’t” but three things in this life worth appreciating, and that’s old dogs, children, … Continue reading →

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If there’s anything that inspires nostalgia in me, it is the Christmas season. My memories range from my sister and I getting up at 3:00 a.m. to see what Santa brought (now you see why I get up so early), … Continue reading →

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Today we have four flawless images from four superb photographer/artists. I always love Guy Tal’s way of conveying the message of traditional landscapes and weather phenomenon, though abstract views. This Utah canyon with mixes of light streaks and clouds, is … Continue reading →

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Subtle 1. slight: slight and not obvious 2. pleasantly understated: pleasantly delicate and understated I have been addicted (just an expression) to sunrises and sunsets that are dripping in color, since I was a four year old child and watched … Continue reading →

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Today’s post examines photographic contrast, and whatever else came to my mind while picking out images to display. Contrast, to tame or not to tame? I know a lot of photographers who hate contrast within an image. They might accept … Continue reading →

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I once knew a photographer who’s primary professional interest was stock photography. His only subject interest (originally) was wildlife (birds, mammals), and flowers. When you shoot stock you keep a checklist of what you’ve got as far as species and … Continue reading →