by JB | Aug 28, 2015 | New Zealand
Sheep are everywhere in New Zealand. There were a few on the bus that would yell, SHEEP every time we saw some. Josh Cripps, our guide and generally great person, is a pure landscape guy and did not understand how important it was to stop at some point to...
by JB | Aug 20, 2015 | Abstract, Chuck Kimmerle, Palouse
I am just back from co-leading a tour to one of our most popular and favorite locations, the Palouse. We chose the week we did to photograph the amber waves of grain during the height of the harvest. Well, the weather in the Palouse has been unusually hot this year,...
by JB | Aug 13, 2015 | Cole Thompson, Inspiration
The positive response to my previous post tells me people are interested in the topic of art, photography and competition. I’d like to add a few more thoughts. First, for anyone who might think otherwise, make no mistake, I believe camera clubs offer...
by JB | Aug 6, 2015 | Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but lately more than ever I sense for many, photography has become a competition. Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Instagram all feed us images in what feels like a never-ending stream. Sites like 500px seem to promote competition for...
by JB | Aug 3, 2015 | Italy, Tour, Workshop
Once again, it’s time for “images through their eyes.” This time from our recent tour to Italy. I think you will be amazed at the quality of the photographers on this trip! Remember to click on the links to view more of their fine work. Enjoy!...
by JB | Jul 29, 2015 | Cuba
The late day light was soft and yummy as I rounded the corner and found this wonderful scene waiting for me. Yes, cars are probably over photographed in Cuba, but come on, tell me you wouldn’t have stopped? Seriously, would you have passed this up?...
by JB | Jul 16, 2015 | Lensbaby
Its been awhile since my last post. With the 4th of July holiday, I figured it was a good time for a break. That break got extended as I had a pretty serious cycling accident. I’m happy to say that I am healing well and on the road to a full recovery. So...
by JB | Jul 6, 2015 | New Zealand
Today I continue my series of posts that feature recent tour participant images. These images are from our April trip to New Zealand. Remember to click on the links to view more of their fine photography. Louise Shoemaker – Having difficulty finding...
by JB | Jun 30, 2015 | Webinar
Topaz Webinar Today Today, I will be presenting another webinar for Topaz. Be aware there are 2,000 signed up and only 1,000 can be on at one time. If you really want to attend, you’d better log in early! Candid Conversations with Jo Johnson My friend Jo...
by JB | Jun 26, 2015 | Italy, Topaz Software, Webinar
This image was made in the front yard of the agraturismo where we stay in Tuscany. We had just returned from a long day. It looked like the shooting was over so we headed “home.” Then, as we came to dinner this happened! Needless to say, dinner took a...
