Landscape

Chasing a full moon

Created this image Using Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro

It took a while to scout out a great place to shoot this month’s full moon but I think we nailed it. Check out the vide to learn more.


Desktop Wallpaper from Glacier National Park

Montain Goat in Glacier National Park

August’s Desktop Wallpaper is ready for download. I hope you enjoy this view from the top of Logan Pass in Glacier National Park!


The Grand Prismatic Spring: Off the Beaten Path

Grand Prismatic Spring-Batdorff

Stop by the blog for tips on photographing the Grand Prismatic Spring, one of my favorite locations to photograph in Yellowstone National Park.


Using Lightroom Graduated Filter to Fix a Dull Sky

Photo Rescue: Using Lightroom Graduated Filter to Fix a Dull Sky

Have you ever had a photo that’s almost there, but just missing a little something? Here’s how I use Adobe Lightroom’s Graduated Filter to fix a dull sky.


A Photographer’s Interpretation

What I love about this art is our ability as photographers to interpret a moment. I realize creating an image is not simply a recording of events but a reflection of a photographer’s interpretation of events. These interpretations can be manipulated by our choice of color, dodging, burning, cloning etc.


The Fog

Foggy Tree  (1/160th at f/8, 80mm at ISO 200)

Ever since I was a child I’ve always been fascinated by the fog. I love the idea how it transforms our perception of reality.


How to create a sunburst

Cat Island, Bahamas (1/160th f/16)

Ever wanted to know how to create a sunburst? It’s pretty easy and only requires you to change a few setting on the camera.


On the road again

Fairy Falls

I’m going to mix it up a bit this time around and try to get into the park (Yellowstone, as if there’s another :) for a few extra days, but this time with a 500mm in tow. I decided to rent a 500mm and a 24mm tilt/shift to add to the list of lenses I’ve been meaning to try. I’ll keep you posted from the road via Twitter.


Bad plan, lesson learned!

Moulton Barn in Teton National Park

I’m back from dropping my prints off to the National Museum of Wildlife Art and I’m happy to report no broken frames..;)   As a reward for my delivery prowess, I decided to spend the weekend in Jackson Hole and check out the local art fair.  I must say there are some incredibly talented photographers that [...]