"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, not to mention the state parks too. But nowhere have I seen such majesty … [Read more...] about My 8 Favourite Photography Locations in Yosemite National Park
Wings in Time Digital Art Collection
Welcome to “Wings in Time” — my latest digital art collection! This project has been thoroughly enjoyable for me during a time when my limited mobility has found me doing an extensive amount of sitting around. During this time, I have rediscovered my love of birds and birdwatching; in particular, their behaviours and capturing those special moments that are unique to each … [Read more...] about Wings in Time Digital Art Collection
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 landscape work was too much and wildlife photography seemed off the table altogether. I needed solutions! After much soul searching, and ditching the thought of … [Read more...] about Wildlife Photography with Limited Mobility Using Gitzo Systematic Tripod and Fluid Gimbal Head
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 photos seem to need a period of time to rest on my hard drive before they are ready to evolve and flourish with post processing. Call it beauty sleep. These photos I … [Read more...] about Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Arizona
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, these styles can be achieved many different ways! In this video demonstration, I will show you the easiest way to add dramatic and cinematic styles to your photos in Lightroom using split toning. The effects you will see in this … [Read more...] about Easy Cinematic Styles in Lightroom