Morning Light On The Pacific Coast of Japan
Our lives are a mix of internal planning and responses to external forces. Of course this holds true in things like romance and business, but you might be surprised to find it’s also true in photography. I did not always understand this. For the longest time I thought photography was mostly about luck and a bit of technical know-how. Personal experience has convinced me otherwise. Yes, good timing does help. Yes, technical know-how is essential....
Capturing Swirling Autumn Leaves
One of the great things about photographing autumn colors is that there is so much to shoot within one season. From sweeping landscapes to intimate macro shots, there’s a lot to explore as a photographer! Among the possibilities, and a personal favorite actually, is capturing leaves floating in the water, especially when they’re spiraling around in a pool. If you’ve ever wondered how to capture this kind of scene in all its autumnal glory, read...
Swirling Unasawa Autumn – Lightroom Only
Last week I headed with my photography buddy Anthony Wood to the Unasawa Valley in Okutama, on the outskirts of Tokyo. It was a great hike and we hit the area at a near perfect time for autumn colors. This was one of the last photos I took on our hike, at the Unasawa Great Falls. While the waterfall doesn’t look so “great” in this picture, that’s because you’re only seeing the very bottom of...
Getting More From Your Wide Angle Lens
I remember when I got my first wide angle lens. It was a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, which I used on my Nikon D7000. This is one of the best third party lenses out there, and it’s largely thanks to the price point and quality of this lens that I was able to grow so much as a travel and landscape photographer. However, when I bought the Tokina, I had one thing in mind – epic...
Sunset At Newick’s Lobster House
Today’s edition of my Lightroom Only Series comes from Newick’s Lobster House in Dover, New Hampshire. I don’t know about you, but I’m a big seafood fan, and Newick’s is one of the best places in New England to enjoy some. One of the reasons for that is the amazing view that comes along with the delicious food – as you can see from today’s photo, it’s truly spectacular, especially at sunset. As you can...