Free Japan HD Wallpapers From Cherry Blossom Season
Since travel to Japan is still impossible for most people due to the pandemic, I imagine there will be a lot of people wishing they could be here for cherry blossom season, daydreaming about hanami and the beautiful sights of this unique event. While I can’t open the borders for you, I can at least provide some beautiful images to enjoy while you daydream. Below are some of my favorite images from cherry blossom season...
When No One Else Would
One of the questions I am frequently asked (right after, “what camera do you use?”) is: “how did you get that photo?” There are a lot of ways to answer this question, but the most fundamental answer is simple: go when no one else would, and you’ll see what no one else will. When it comes to photography, most people just show up and take whatever they happen to see when they get there. Sometimes...
Top 10 Photos of 2018
We are once again on the cusp of another new year, which means it’s time to choose my top 10 images taken in 2018! I hope you’ll enjoy these images, and feel free to share your own favorites in the comments! #1: “Snowglow” #2: “Frozen Highland Lake” #3: “Waves Of Gulf Light” #4: “Sugar Hill Lupine Festival” #5: “The Calm After The Storm” #6: “Tall Timber Glow” #7: “Nuclear Dawn” #8: “Smoky Layers of Light”...
Travelogue: Great Smoky Mountains National Park In Autumn
Last week I took a camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to photograph the fall foliage. The colors were late this year, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t spectacular! I had a fantastic time exploring the region with my camera. Speaking of which, this was my first significant photo outing with the new Nikon Z7. I’ll be posting a review of the Z7 in the near future, but suffice it to say,...
Japan’s Hidden Gems: Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Many travelers to Japan take trips to popular destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, and not without reason – these areas boast some of the most beautiful and easily accessed locations in the country. Some feel that popular places are not worth visiting and photographing since they’ve already been photographed repeatedly, but I would not agree with that sentiment. Popular locations become popular for a reason, and every photographer is going to offer a unique take...