By Jay Patel,on January 11th,2012 We have only visited the Grand Canyon a couple of times…and each time for just a few hours. On our last visit,we were lucky enough to get this magnificent sunrise. How was this image created? The sun star you see in this image was created in camera…No Photoshop required. How? To create . . . →Read More:Day Break By Varina Patel,on December 26th,2011 Post-production work can be just as important as field work –in this case,the range of light,and color balance needed close attention. This shot is from Antelope Canyon in Arizona. The stunning curves and beams of light in this overhanging slot canyon make it a photographers paradise! Unfortunately,crowds of tourists make . . . →Read More:Sanctuary By Varina Patel,on December 22nd,2011 I took this shot a few minutes after sunset –and just moments after I dropped and broke one of my GND filters. Ack. I love the view of the canyon from this location. It’s a long off-road drive to reach this spot –but it’s well worth the bumpiness. Especially when the sky . . . →Read More:The Gloaming By Varina Patel,on August 8th,2011 …be ready to answer the call. In nature photography opportunity doesn’t always knock at the most convenient time,or in the best location. On more then one occasion,we’ve found ourselves under perfect skies while in the car between destinations…or as we were hiking towards a spectacular photographic icon…or when we have six . . . →Read More:When Opportunity Knocks… By Jay Patel,on July 11th,2011 This shot –along with a variety of others from my portfolio –was published recently in Landscape Photography Magazine. I was surprised that they chose this shot,since I have very few nighttime photographs in my collection. Click here to check out the whole issue. The magazine is nicely designed and has some good . . . →Read More:Publication:Landscape Photography Magazine By Jay Patel,on February 14th,2011 This month,we are the featured Photographers of the Month at Aperture Academy! We want to thank the team over there for the honor. Here’s a quote from the interview… Aperture Academy:Would each of you please share with us a tale of your worst day as a photographer? . . . →Read More:Interview with Aperture Acadamey | |