Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor
When you get off the bus at the Peak you can’t see anything. You’re under a shopping center area and the scenery is non-existent. Thankfully the bus stop is very close to the good spots … Read more
Lens Diffraction, a closer look
Diffraction in a lens is not something we commonly think about when we’re starting out in photography. However, if your images are softer than you think they should be, it may not be your technique, but … Read more
The Poplars, creating a composite image
Shooting the base images This image works for me because it has rich color and dynamic lines with a subtle texture throughout. I was shooting the trees most of the day but it was towards … Read more
Kraków Pigeons
They’re Everywhere! One thing you always run in to when traveling to various cities is pigeons. While exploring Krakow, Poland, I came across these pigeons roosting on an iron fence. They were perfectly perched with … Read more
Crafting an image: The Tree
I went shooting at Steptoe Butte with my friend Nick Page and his photo tour group. We saw “the tree” from high above and Nick suggested we get down there for the sunset. So we drove about … Read more
Top Walla Walla photo spots part 3
Pioneer Park Pioneer Park is about 58 acres of beautiful goodness with many opportunities for your photographic interests. As of this writing the aviary is under construction so I’ll be focusing my efforts on the other … Read more
Top Walla Walla photo spots part 2
Downtown Walla Walla Photographing downtown Walla Walla can be very rewarding. It can also be a very daunting task. Lighting can always be an issue. Traffic is always present during the day and evening. And … Read more
Top Walla Walla photo spots part 1
Whitman Mission National Historic Site Whitman Mission is definitely a spot that has me returning over and over again. Any season, any time of day (almost anyway) and you’re bound to get a good shot. … Read more
Hanford B Reactor with Zeiss Lenses
Touring the Hanford B Reactor has been on my “to-do” list ever since they started the public tours some time ago. This is the place where the US government created the material that was used … Read more
Canon 100-400 version 2
The Canon 100-400 f/4.5–5.6L IS Mkii is a great lens to hold and to shoot. It’s a fairly versatile lens capable of great compressed landscapes, wildlife and other subjects where the reach is needed. This is not … Read more