More dramatic light and a story

More dramatic light and a story

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...
Be open to what is given you.

Be open to what is given you.

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...
Nature Story & Design Elements

Nature Story & Design Elements

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?...
Celebrating

Celebrating

  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...
To crop or not to crop?

To crop or not to crop?

  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...
Minard Castle

Minard Castle

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...

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