I’m starting to think that portrait lighting techniques are cause more arguments among photographers than HDR. Portrait Lighting Considerations For every little piece of gear in portrait lighting discussions, there are vehement debates about what is “best.” There are even debates about whether you should say what is best or give people information to let…
Universe of Energy I have to admit something. I’ve never actually gone inside the Universe of Energy at Epcot. It’s been there since 1982. Not once has it enticed me inside. Maybe I’ll correct that this week, just to see the show. I understand it has Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye. Both seem like nice folks…
Sanibel Beach I’m back from a few days spent on Sanibel Beach, so no more re-runs for a while. This was a nice break for me, since I’ve been working practically every day since November. There is always something to do, but it eventually catches up with you and leads to burnout. Of course, there’s nothing…
Tragedy or Comedy [pinit] Do you know what attracted me to this view of the interior of the Library of Congress? It’s all in the frame, but I’ll point out the three elements. The first is the sign at the base of the stairs prohibiting photography. Apparently, you’d not permitted to take photos in the…
National Park Pictures [pinit] I need to spend more of my traveling time taking national park pictures, such as this one from Zion National Park. To be honest, I’ve only taken one trip specifically to Zion for some photographs. The rest of my national park pictures have been side-trips. Maybe part of the plan, but…
Florida Sunrise [pinit] I am a few weeks away from going back to my favorite place to watch a Florida sunrise. Sanibel/Captiva is one of those places where you can just give in to relaxation. The most adventurous sport on the island is searching the beach for seashells. Even that sounds like too much work…