Last night I told Ray that I thought I had run out of hope. It’s been over 2 years since I developed an auto-immune disease - one that is supposed to go away someday - and while I am ever so slowly improving, it’s been a long haul. So wasn’t I surprised this morning when I received my “poem of the day” … Continue Reading














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Easy Cinematic Styles in Lightroom
Don’t you just love those photos with the dark gritty effects? Or the ones with the soft and dreamy look? As always in photo processing, … Continue Reading

Photoshop Editing Demo: Kingfisher Digital Art
Last summer I challenged myself to get a good photo of a kingfisher that passed by the RV many times every day. In years past the kingfisher … Continue Reading
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Long Exposure Bird Photography
One of my favourite watering holes on the pacific flyway is Whitewater Draw in Arizona. Here Sandhill Cranes arrive by the tens of thousands every winter. It’s a phenomenon I’ve witnessed a few times before (you … Continue Reading

My 8 Favourite Photography Locations in Yosemite National Park
"Which is the most beautiful national park in the USA?" This is a question people often ask me, and you would think it would be difficult to answer with all the places I have seen. But it isn’t! It’s … Continue Reading

Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Arizona
Sometimes I wish I could be one of those people who make images, process them, and share them all within a few days. Or even the same day! I’ve never been able to do that and I guess I’ve given up trying. My … Continue Reading
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Wildlife Photography with Limited Mobility Using Gitzo Systematic Tripod and Fluid Gimbal Head
Last year I found myself in a quandary. An auto-immune disease had crept into my body causing severe shoulder and hip pain. I could no longer carry my camera gear. Even my small mirrorless kit that I use for … Continue Reading

Easy Background Removal with Topaz Mask AI
Since I've been doing more digital art lately, I've really come to appreciate how easy it is to remove backgrounds using Topaz Mask. Of course, you can remove a background in Photoshop, but I find the task harder … Continue Reading