By Varina Patel,on September 30th,2010 When we visited Olympic National Park in Washington in 2009,we spent hours shooting at Second Beach. We arrived when the sun was low in the sky –hoping to capture golden light as the sun sank towards the horizon…and maybe a nice sunset,too. We’ve been to this beach many times before and . . . →Read More:The Finished Product By Jay Patel,on September 28th,2010 As part of our Grand Opening promotion,we are offering a 20% discount on all eBooks at www.visualwilderness.com until September 30. Simply enter the discount code –niwrad (That’s Darwin,spelled backwards…he gets special kudos for securing such a great prize for the contest!) at checkout,and get 20% off your purchase total. Here . . . →Read More:Featured eBooks – and Your Discount Code! By Varina Patel,on September 27th,2010 Today,we have a very BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. (You can tell it’s very big,because it’s all in caps.) We’ve been working hard for the past year or so –writing,coding,editing,arguing over details…and today,we go live. So here it is…the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Ladies and Gentlemen –boys and girls – . . . →Read More:BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! By Jay Patel,on September 16th,2010 Click to download. This shot is from our 2006 hike to Iceberg Lake in Glacier National Park. The hike is about 8 miles round trip,and requires about1000 feet of climb –but the trail is well-traveled and well-maintained. Most years,the trail to Iceberg Lakes remains closed because of snow until . . . →Read More:Featured Download:Iceberg Lake By Varina Patel,on September 14th,2010 A Bug's Life by Shawn Vogt Congratulation to Shawn Vogt –the winner of our Details in Nature contest! His shot was taken with a Canon 5D MkII and a 180mm macro lens with a 1.4x extender. We think it’s a beautiful shot. The gorgeous light and clean focus makes it stand . . . →Read More:Contest #2 Winner:Shawn Vogt! By Jay Patel,on September 13th,2010 Presenter:Varina Patel,Jay Patel Date:Sunday,Sept 26,2010 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Price:Free Location:Twinsburg Public Library,Twinsburg OH To Register:Call Twinsburg Public Library @ 330 425-4268 x2 Download Map Description This class will focus on the “rules” of composition,and the Gestalt principles of human perception. We’ll show lots . . . →Read More:Upcoming Lecture:Composition &Gestalt Principles By Jay Patel,on September 12th,2010 We already have some beautiful images waiting for judging in our Details in Nature contest! This is just a quick reminder that today is the last day to submit an image! The winner gets a free webinar session! If you are interested,click on the button below to submit your favorite detail photo! Enter . . . →Read More:Contest #2:Final Day! By Jay Patel,on September 9th,2010 These two shots offer an example of what can be accomplished with a simple change in perspective. The shot above –titled “Light Falls”–was taken in Zion National Park in 2005. The image highlights the beauty of the waterfall,and provides a portrait of the park as well –showcasing the . . . →Read More:Quick Tips:Change in Perspective By Jay Patel,on September 1st,2010 Varina took this photograph with a 180mm macro lens earlier this year. Most visitors to Death Valley National Park never notice the beauty in the tiny salt crystals that cover the floor of the salt pan. As a nature photographer,do you slow down and notice the details? We want to see your best detail . . . →Read More:Contest #2:Details in Nature | |