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Yellowstone Falls from Artist Point is a sight to behold,but at this particular moment the view was extraordinary. The sun broke through heavy clouds,bathing the falls with light,and leaving the rest of the valley cloaked in soft shadow. This was a waiting game…I watched the clouds for over 3 hours on . . . →Read More:In the Spotlight I took this shot on the side of the road in Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming). This shot sold –along with two others –as part of a collection for a “peaceful”display for a hospital chapel. The selection was not based upon location –but on mood. I processed a single image twice . . . →Read More:The Promise …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… Dramatic sunbeams like those in the photographs you see here,occur only under certain conditions. Sunbeams appear when sunlight passes through –and is scattered by –particles in the air. In order to effectively photograph sunbeams,we need to capture them against a dark background…like heavy storm clouds. The difference between dark . . . →Read More:Beam Me Up,Scotty! This photo of Trillium (Great Smoky Mountains National Park,Tennessee) showcases an analogous color scheme. Analogous colors are located next to one another on the color wheel –and when they are used together,they produce very little contrast. This minimal contrast and smooth transition between colors tends to produce images with a certain . . . →Read More:Quick Tips:Analogous Colors For most people,stormy weather can be the ruination of an otherwise perfect vacation…but landscape photographers welcome storm clouds. Why? Because storm lighting is often dramatic and beautiful. So when the skies start to cloud over,pay attention…this is when things get really good! Light is often best before or after big . . . →Read More:Quick Tips:Stormy Weather |
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