The Location: Denali National Park Finding nature’s lines in the backcountry of Denali National Park took a little imagination and positioning. The rewards were dynamic photographs of our experiences. For years, I had dreamed of a trip to Alaska, and especially into the interior of Denali National Park. Finally, one year, we went. Our journey […]
Making Angles Happen for Dynamic Flower Photos
The Location: Death Valley Making dynamic flower photos takes some imagination. Using angles is one way to make dynamic photos. On our travels one spring we got lucky. We were visiting family in Bakersfield and decided to make a short visit to Death Valley National Park. Fortunately, we made the arrangements three months in advance […]
Night Photography Tips and Tricks
Night photography is part of most travel experiences for which most people are unprepared. How do you get sharp, clear photos in the dark? Location: The Australian Outback My husband and I were in the Australian Outback, watching a night presentation of Aboriginal cultural dances and ceremonies. The show began with sounds from the didgeridoo. We were […]
Death Valley Super Bloom: Looking for Contrast
Location: Death Valley Super Bloom events The Death Valley Super Bloom arrives with El Niño winters in California. The Pacific storms are strong enough to get over the mountains and drench the deserts. The result is a Super Bloom of wildflowers in Death Valley National Park. Seeds that have been dormant and buried in the desert […]
The Direction of Light in Photography: The Big Sur Coastline
Location: Big Sur Coastline Our scheduled drive from San Simeon to Monterey, California taking in the Big Sur Coastline, was scheduled for New Year’s Eve morning. Our Christmas gift to ourselves was a leisurely trip up California’s Central Coastline. The late fall and early winter months are the most beautiful. The light is subtle and […]