"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 Yosemite. And that is saying a lot because there certainly are a ton of stunning national parks, … 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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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
A Season of Killdeer
“Look!” That word always makes my heart jump a little as I wonder what new marvel nature has in store for me. I rushed to the back window of the RV to see what was out there. A Killdeer!! Just walking in the … Continue Reading
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
There is a silver lining to all that crazy winter weather we had this year, and that is the incredible California wildflower super-bloom this spring. I was worried that I would miss it since we had gone to New … Continue Reading
Product Reviews
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