Posts Tagged ‘yellowstone’

Yellowstone, Death Valley and Chicago Workshops announced!

Playing chess in Chicago

I’m excited to announce my 2012 workshop lineup, which includes Yellowstone/Teton National Park, Death Valley and Chicago!


Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous

Mad Jack- Jack of All Trades

Here are some images from the Annual Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous in the classic old Montana town of West Yellowstone.


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.


I cried, “Wolf!”

Wolf photographed near the Idaho/Montana border just outside Yellowstone

I’ve been waiting to photograph a wolf for years and finally got a chance. Visit the blog for photos and your next shot at being featured in the Reader Spotlight.


Desktop Wallpaper from Grizzly Country

Grizzly zoomed in at 1 to 1 in Lightroom

July’s Desktop Wallpaper is a wee bit late but it sure has a good story behind it. Check out today’s blog to read how we came across a grizzly shooting this one… too much fun!


Yellowstone Workshop Revisited

Yellowstone Lake by Ariel

A few highlights from my Yellowstone workshop. If you’re interested in any of my future workshops then stop by the blog and sign up to be on my mailing list. Also, Friday we’re having a huge giveaway… so be ready!


Where are you heading?

“Is this the path I mean to be on? Am I heading in the right direction? Am I happy? Is my family happy?” This mental check-in is essential for the health of my photography and for my own sanity.


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.


Old Faithful Photowalk Was a Blast

Getting set up for Old Faithful

The Old Faithful Photowalk was a total success. We had a great group, perfect weather, and an overall excellent time. Send me your questions for this week’s Q&A Friday, and remember I have one more spot available in the August Yellowstone Workshop.


Technology can inspire

Madison River (1/800 sec at f7.1, 35mm at ISO 100)

I know it’s been said time and time again, it’s not the equipment that counts – it’s the visualization. I totally agree with that statement, but I’m also a strong believer that there are times that gear or technology can spark creativity or push us outside our comfort zone.


The Three Little Bears

Three Little Bears (1/320 at 7.1,  280mm at ISO 160)

First off let me say thanks for all the emails and comments about my True Americana post…it was much appreciated. We have two great Q&A questions today so check out today’s blog for more. If you have questions, or follow-up questions, please submit them, I’d love to answer them.


Badlands–July Desktop Calendar

July 2010 Calendar

I arrived safe and sound at my Montana cabin after an amazing drive via Yellowstone’s east entrance where we were greeted by a total of five bears within a 20 mile stretch. It was quite spectacular and although I took a few photos, I really wasn’t prepared to spend a few hours waiting for the [...]


Heading to Montana–Yellowstone Workshop Update

Yellowstone

Heading to Montana which is where I’ll call home for the next couple months. We still have a couple openings for the Yellowstone workshop, and I’d love to see you in Montana, so check out today’s blog to find out about the discount I’m offering!


Worldwide Photowalk-Destination Yellowstone

Scott Kelby Photowalk

  Mark your calendars: It’s time to sign up for Scott Kelby’s 3rd Annual Photowalk this July 24th. This is an excellent opportunity for you to spend a few hours with fellow photographers exploring one of the hundreds of walks around the world. To find a walk near you, check out the Annual Photowalk’s official [...]


Yellowstone Workshop

I don’t know how many of you had a chance to watch the live launch of Photoshop CS5 yesterday, but let me just say,  “wow!”  Photoshop has really evolved in the last 20 years and I think this latest edition might be a must-have update.   Here are two things that really caught my eye as [...]


Making of the Image Part 1.

Lake Michigan Pier

Today’s image is the first in a series dedicated to explaining how I go about selecting and making an image.Tomorrow, I’ll walk you through the processing. I’ll show you the original image and the steps I took to get today’s final version.


December’s Desktop Calendar

Lamar Valley, Yellowstone (1/320 at f/10, 130mm, ISO 200)

I almost forgot this month’s desktop calendar, but here it is from the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. Check out yesterday’s post and learn more about the online critique classes I will be offering.


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.