Today I share some shots from a recent photowalk along East 6th Street, in downtown Austin.  Most folks visiting here go to West 6th Street, but this section of it is a little more grungy, and full of graffiti and a lot of character.  Take a quick tour with me and enjoy!  It's an interesting part of town!

Today I share a quick how-to on applying a texture to a photo in Aurora HDR Pro.  It's super easy and quick and a great way to take an other discarded shot and turn it into a work of art.  I show you several examples and there's a YouTube video, too!

There is just so much to photograph in Amsterdam - it's a very beautiful city.  Today's post takes you along on a virtual tour of some of the sights, and I talk about how I created these images thanks to a couple of tricks that helped turn them from bright, sunny images to give more of a Fall look.  Enjoy!

Today I share some insight into Aurora HDR Pro - a new product I am using to create my HDR photos with (and my single exposures too).  It's incredibly versatile and powerful, and I am having a great time with it.  Read my quick review, see some screenshots and finished photos, and let me know if you have any questions!  

We recently visited the EPCOT them park in Orlando, FL and I had a great time taking a BUNCH of photos there.  Here are 15 photographs that illustrate the beauty of this park.  It's like a miniature world tour in one day!

I wrote my first eBook!  Yes, I finally completed a goal I set for myself a long time ago.  I have just published "The Photographer's Guide to Austin" and you can read all about it in today's post!  Thanks for stopping by!

Stavanger, Norway is a quaint but beautiful little town.  I visited last Fall and today's photos were captured during a stunning blue hour there one evening.  I wandered the streets and basically had it to myself.  I wondered where everyone was, but wasn't complaining.  Enjoy the pics!

On our recent jaunt to Florida and back, we spent a night in Destin.  We had heard about the beaches there and just had to check them out.  Check out these photos of a stunning sunset I captured there and get my thoughts on the place as well.  Enjoy!

Over the years, I have collected about 170,000 photos, and that total is climbing every week.  While they aren't all winners, they are all mine and I want to keep them around forever.  So how do I make sure they will be here for me at some future date?  Well, that's what I share here today - plus I ask for your feedback to make my process better.  Read on and let me know your thoughts!

Mission Espada is the oldest Mission in Texas, and in my opinion, the most beautiful one in San Antonio.  I made a visit there recently and returned with some great shots of this historic structure.  Have a look and let me know your thoughts!

If you find yourself in Orlando, FL be sure and swing by the beautiful Portofino Bay Resort at Universal Studios for a photograph or two.  I caught a nice sunset there recently and today I share a collection of photos from that outing.  It's a gorgeous place and really looks like Italy! 

I love graffiti - it's often interesting, beautiful and well-crafted!  In today's post, I share some of the wonderful urban art I found in San Francisco - check it out!

Today I share some shots from various trips to London.  I have been working to catch up on these things and move a little closer with today's post!  London is a gorgeous city and I hope these photos help illustrate my love of it!  Enjoy!

I recently spent a couple of days in San Antonio, Texas and captured quite a few nice photos while I was there.  Today's post is a group of 4 that I am rather fond of, all from downtown.  It covers El Mercado and some spots along The Riverwalk - click on it and enjoy!

I have been mentioning split toning in Lightroom here on the blog quite a bit lately, and it's because I have been really loving working with it and getting more comfortable with it.  Now I am finally ready to share my thoughts and experiences with it.  So today you get a mini tutorial on using Lightroom's wonderful split toning feature.  I hope this helps, and don't hesitate to ask me any questions!

One fine morning in Dublin, I was out and about and happened upon a beautiful sunrise.  I share those photos today, and talk a little about split-toning and HDR as well.  Enjoy the pics and if you get a chance to visit Dublin, take it!  It's a beautiful city.

How do you define street photography?  Today I share a collection of evening shots from NYC and wonder a bit whether it fits the typical definition of street photography.  It fits mine, but let me know what YOU think.  Either way, the streets of NY are beautiful at night!

Today's photos are a brief selection from my last visit to Copenhagen, which is a lovely city!  I just wandered there a bit, and came home with a lot of photos that I really like.  Plus I talk a little about split toning, which I am starting to experiment with more and more.  Enjoy!

Today I share a few photos of the Austin skyline, taken from Lou Neff Point.  It's a great spot to view the skyline, although not nearly as popular as some other spots, which means you might even have it to yourself!

Does sleep ever with out over your desire to get out and shoot?  Sometimes it does for me, but generally not when I travel.  I often fight it off for as long as I can stand it, so that I can get in some more shots.  Today's post is a few photos from a stunning sunset in Montpellier that I would have missed if I hadn't been so stubborn!