My New Cell Phone
I have a new camera. It’s become my favorite camera. If not my favorite it is certainly the one that I’ve been using the most. It even makes phone calls.
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Adventuring in Alaska August 2021
Alaska is a special place for my wife Darlene and I. We return as often as possible. We recently had the opportunity to return to spend five days with a small group of photographers to show them the beauty of the state.
Leave It Better
I remember a quote that I had read when I was a boy that has stayed with me my whole life. Robert Baden-Powell is quoted as saying, “Try and leave this world a little better than you found it…” He was referring to being a good human, but in this day and age of increased recreational use of the outdoors
Night Photography in Central Oregon
Like a House on Fire – Night Photography in Central Oregon. Exploring Central Oregon is always fun for me. I really like seeing the remnants of the old buildings of farms and barns that have seen their better days. These old rustic structures are photogenic in most any light but I like to find ones … Read more
Photographing The Northern Lights in Oregon
I will never forget the first time that I saw the Northern Lights. It was on my first trip to Alaska. Here’s how I photograph it.
Visualizing The Photo – An Outdoor Wedding Portrait
I had a vision in my head of a photo with the couple in the foreground with Mount Hood looming large in the background. An effect that I could not achieve with a wide-angle lens.
Snow Down By The Sandy River
Here’s a photo that I made a couple of days back while Darlene, Betty and I took a walk in the snow. The snow was so fresh and fluffy.
2020 Alaska Grizzly Bears
Although our adventures were severely limited in 2020 we were able to make it to Alaska for our annual workshop. It took a lot of work to arrange including several covid tests, quarantining and a lot of common sense, hand sanitizer/washing hands and a lot of carefulling. And I’m so glad that we did though. … Read more
Alaska Workshop 2021
Darlene and I have worked hard to plan another spectacular Alaska adventure. Perhaps the most epic trip yet. Join us for our 2021 Alaska-Denali photography workshop! This Alaska adventure is all inclusive except airfare to and from Anchorage. We will have comfortable private home accommodations in beautiful locations for you to enjoy.
Morning Mist in The Trees
Morning Mist in The Trees – Mornings are a wonderful time of the day to take photos. Sometimes you’re rewarded with a beautiful sunrise, and other times you’re rewarded when the sunrise doesn’t work the way that you had planned. The beautiful view of the Sandy River Valley from the promontory Jonsrud Viewpoint is a … Read more