by JB | Oct 21, 2012 | Color, Fall Color, Inspiration
The other day I posted a vertical version of this scene.  I did not have time to write much about the moment, today I would like to share what happened. The location is Hidden Lake, a personal favorite spot for fall photography.  I had just finished leading two back...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by JB | Oct 8, 2012 | Color, Inspiration, Utah
One of the highlights of the tour to Escalante, was the hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls. It was a lovely three mile, relatively easy hike, which we started at 8:00AM.  We started at 8AM with the intent of getting to the falls before the sun hits them.   Well, that did...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by JB | Oct 3, 2012 | Creative, Essence, Inspiration, Utah
As we were in Devils Garden, I was sitting, relaxing and enjoying some shade.  While chatting with one of the participants, I noticed this scene.  I was struck by the unique nature story that was in the mostly flat wall about 8 feet above ground.  How did this happen?...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by JB | Sep 30, 2012 | B&W, Inspiration, Nik Silver Efex
  Don’t you love nature?  If you look carefully, there are gifts all around us.  In this case a pattern caused us to stop the car, get out and make a capture. It was a celebration moment that Dewitt Jones speaks about.  Nature creating art just for...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by JB | Jul 13, 2012 | Inspiration, Ireland, OnOne Software
  Back in the days of film, we would never think of cropping our images.  It had to be exactly as shot in camera.  I was one of those snobs. And then the digital revolution happened and my friend Bill said one day, “why are you letting a decision some suit...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by JB | Jun 30, 2012 | Inspiration, Ireland, Landscape, Nik Software
Or what is left of Minard Castle.  Its funny, when I first arrived at this location, I was uninspired.  Once again, I was letting my preconceived ideas influence my ability to see.  Then I saw Peter Cox setting up a shot with his Phase One machine which he only takes...