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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 →

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I must admit that over time, I have changed the way I approach photography related posts on this blog. Several years ago I would get an idea such as, how I approach abstract image making, or how I stalk wildlife … Continue reading →

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The Crop 90% of all the wildlife images you see, are crops. Now I admit that is a guess, but if you photograph wildlife you know I am in the ballpark with my “guestimate“. Oh come on now, that photo … Continue reading →

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When I look back at recent posts here at Earth Images, I notice that I tend to repeat subjects in several posts, be it photography, politics or otherwise. I get stuck on one theme and it takes me a while … Continue reading →

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If I were still making pictures today, a five minute cruise through just a few of the photographers who’s work I witness regularly on the pages of Facebook, would be enough to both motivate and inspire me to go out … Continue reading →

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There is nothing that gets the juices flowing in a wildlife photographer like, wild mammals. Especially those that fit the definition of the larger mammals. Pronghorns, are a wonderful species of reasonably large herd animals, that are indigenous to North … Continue reading →

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Recently there were 4 black police officers killed out of several who were shot in a space of 7 days here in America. There were no calls from the political left for gun control. There were no screams of racism … Continue reading →

Hopefully rock n roll great Joe Walsh (or who ever wrote it) will forgive me for stealing the title to one of his songs. I’m an enigma to many people. I have a lot to say and to complain about … Continue reading →

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I was always happy to photograph any subject, especially in nature. From the rarest to the most common. Gray Tree Squirrels are pretty common stuff although the dark phase is at least somewhat unusual. For several years I never made … Continue reading →