Today I share some sunset pics from a trip to Friday Harbor, Washington that we took last summer.  It ended up being a pretty nice sunset, and the dramatic setting of a lighthouse on the shore just made it that much more special!

Wherein I photograph a REALLY old car that is buried under years of accumulated gravel and dirt, and make up stories about how it got there.  Maybe it was a mob hit.  In Austin?  Could be, folks!

Today I share a tutorial on using Aurora HDR Pro to replace a boring sky with a much more interesting and dramatic one.  It's something people have done in Photoshop for years, but did you know you can do it in Aurora HDR?  You can, and it's quick and easy.  Follow along!

Boy was this a great sunset - and I had my daughter out shooting too, which made it doubly fun!  Click on in, see all 4 shots, and hear me yap a little about some things I've been doing (and a hint about future plans).  ;-)

On my last trip to Amsterdam, I happened to show up at the Rijksmuseum at the right time for a stunning twilight and blue hour.  Though sunset was non-existent, the rest of the magic hour was really beautiful! 

As you know from previous posts here, I am absolutely LOVING Aurora HDR Pro.  Each time I sit down and edit images, I am coming up with new and interesting things to try out with Aurora.  Today, I explore using selective colorization techniques to create new and exciting end results.  Dive in and enjoy!

The Pearly Brewery in San Antonio is quite a spot.  It's been redeveloped and now includes all sorts of shops, restaurants and even a farmer's market.  Oh yeah, and it's beautiful, especially when you get up early and capture it before dawn!

Taking a cruise in a fjord is something I have wanted to do for a long time, and it finally happened when I was in Norway last Fall.  Here's the summary of that adventure, along with a bunch of pics showing you the majesty of Lysefjord.  Sit back and enjoy!

Summer clouds over the Grand Canyon in Arizona - taken last summer on our epic family road trip.  I didn't have time to stick around for sunset, but at least I got some decent clouds out of the deal.  Clouds are good, right?

Today I take a photo from Copenhagen and walk you through my workflow for creating this HDR.  I use Aurora HDR Pro and create several layers in order to apply presets and selectively target them to specific parts of the photo.  It may sound complicated, but it's easy!  Join the fun!

The Nik Collection of software for post-processing your images is now free.  Everyone has been rushing to download it.  While that sounds great on the surface, I have some concerns about the whole thing.  Just because it's free doesn't mean it's worth your time.  Read on and let me know your position on this. 

Here's a rather beautiful sunset that I captured last fall in New York, from the top of Rockefeller Center.  It's an incredible view of the city, and topping it off with some great light was like icing on the cake!

Springtime in central Texas usually means rain, and rain means waterfalls.  We have both RIGHT NOW, and I am out with the camera chasing after them.  I captured these shots here in Austin just last week.  It felt to me like I was in some other state - maybe Oregon - with excellent streams and waterfalls, and nice comfortable temperatures.  So awesome!

The Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio is a beautiful part of a beautiful city.  I recently spent some time there and got up early to capture it at sunrise.  It was quiet, still, and empty - perfect for photography.  Here's the shots I captured that morning!

Today I delve into my love of iPhoneography with a review of a new lens kit for the iPhone.  It's made by MPJ and includes a zoom lens, a fisheye, a wide angle and a macro - it's a lot of great stuff.  Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!

I love shooting the skyline in any city that I visit.  It's just something I love.  Today I share a pair of skyline photos from right here in Austin.  Sometimes you can capture amazing views right in your backyard!

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!