Grammatical exceptions aside, here is a quick list of photography “do’s and don’ts” I’ve formulated from my field experience. Just for a little fun. Do; Keep a charged extra camera battery on your body when working. Don’t; Offer unsolicited critique of another person’s photograph. Do; Keep a lens cloth with you when working. Don’t; Use…
The Eyes Have It
Talk to any experienced portrait photographer and they’ll explain the importance of the eyes in any close-up photograph. The best portraits display the subjects eyes clearly and distinctly. It is the eyes that attract the viewers gaze. An important aspect of those captivating eyes is the use of “catch light.” Catch light is a specular…
Know Your Environment
More deer action from RMA during yesterday’s snow storm. As a former wedding photographer, I learned about the problems of photographing lots of white in a scene. The camera meters the white (wedding dress, or in this case snow) as being neutral and will tend to underexpose the image. In severe cases, upwards of…
Photographers Photograph and Writers Write
I am back to photographic action this week after a short hiatus. I find that my propensity to write articles is closely related to my propensity to take photographs. The two main subjects this month and probably through the end of the year are Deer and Bighorn. One of the things the wildlife photographer is…
Saving The World From Bad Photographs
In this opinion article I explore the over-abundance of online photo critiques. Are they really helping the photographer or is it just “know it all” talk from people who like to shame others over their experience or lack thereof? When to critique and when not to critique. Article now available in my Photo Articles …
Thinking Outside Of The Box
Are lens profile corrections always necessary? Take a look at the two photos above. You tell me which one looks better. If you are like me, when I edit a photo I automatically add a lens profile correction to the image when it is imported. When it comes to post-processing your photos, I don’t think…
Pending Approval
I’m back to my normal office routine for a few days. This time of year, I typically wait for shifting weather patterns before planning a photography outing. I like to get out before or after a snow storm as the clouds and general environment tend to add to the esthetics of wildlife photography. While I…
Deer in Colorado
A short while back I began posting small collections of wildlife photos of the different species of animals found in Colorado. Photography trips and personal life caused me to pause briefly but today I’m picking up where I left off. I’m thinking perhaps once a month as the Winter settles in, I’ll resume the practice….
Mastering Photography – Photographic Tension
In my most recent article, I explore the abstract concept of adding tension to your photographic compositions. Article now available in my Photo Articles
Photographing the Buffalo
I have a love/hate relationship with RMA National Wildlife Refuge. I love the wildlife photography available there; however, I hate the fact that it’s a miserable drive to get there for me. Being on the exact opposite side of the Denver-Metro area from my home and considering the best photographic time to be there being…