by JB | Jul 21, 2019 | Anuenue, Connection, Essence, Inspiration, Vision
I travel to Hawaii each year to co-lead a workshop on the island of Molokai. The facility we use happens to have a few Ukuleles available to play. I was instantly smitten by this incredible little instrument, and, with my guitar skills was able to play one rather...
by JB | Feb 21, 2014 | Abstract, B&W, Cole Thompson, Death Valley, Essence
The “S” curve in nature is a very powerful graphic element. I was thrilled to find this one in the dunes. During our recent tour with Cole Thompson, he was kind enough to show us some of his post processing techniques. Learning how he uses the Dodge and...
by JB | Nov 18, 2013 | Creative, Essence, Inspiration
Nancy Rotenberg’s book, “Photography and The Creative Life”, is one of my most cherished books, a book I refer to often. It is full of inspiration and passion, Nancy’s passion. It is not a book about technique, f/stops or shutter speeds. In...
by JB | Apr 15, 2013 | Charleston, Essence, Inspiration
Last week, I had a question from a blog reader asking how many images I take from one spot while not moving my tripod. A good question! I will start with today’s main blog image as an example. When I saw this scene, I looked around without a camera for what I...
by JB | Mar 27, 2013 | B&W, Death Valley, Essence, Inspiration, Landscape, Uncategorized
This image was created on the last morning of our workshop. We went to a different part of the dunes, a part that I am not as attracted to. While out there, I was fighting old familiar feelings of self doubt. You know, I’m not seeing anything out here, this is...
by JB | Mar 20, 2013 | B&W, Chuck Kimmerle, Essence, Inspiration, Landscape
I Didn’t See That Text and Images – Chuck Kimmerle There is a myth regarding landscape photography. This myth, routinely propagated in online photo forums – and reinforced by lazy and inept photographers whose only desire is to mimic postcards they had...