Today I announce a new series on my YouTube channel called "Making the photograph", wherein I walk through the edit process of a photo and share all my tips while I work.  It's fun!  This post is the text version of that first video - have a look and let me know if you have any questions!

Today I take you on a nighttime visit to The Sorbonne in Paris - a gorgeous area of town that is lively and very photogenic.  Come along!

Today I share a collection of photographs that I took in New Mexico.  I can't believe the light there - I always get such wonderful sunrises and sunsets.  Maybe it's due to some factor I am not aware of, but I don't care.  It helps me get better photos, so I love it!

Today on the blog I settle the age-old debate about where to get the best sunset view in Austin.  The discussion is over, people.  I have proven why in today's post.  ;-)

Just a quick post to announce my Macphun Resource Page here on the blog.  Have a look, you might learn something!  :-)

Today I share some images from London that I have converted to black and white.  I love big colors, but I have to admit that using Tonality from Macphun has caused me to seriously reconsider my "color only" history.  Take a look and let me know your thoughts!  I think you will enjoy this!

I caught a nice golden hour in Boston one evening, and walked away with some shots I am proud of!  I've also been experimenting with some black and white photo conversions, and talk a little about that today, too.  Enjoy!

There's a big, new deal happening on Aurora HDR Pro from Macphun.  It's my favorite photo editor - EVER - and you can save money plus get some great bonuses at the same time.  Take a look!

Sometimes you work your butt off to get to a sunset location at just the perfect moment - and other times, you just stroll out your door and it appears.  This is one of those times.  We just wandered out on the beach in Arch Cape, Oregon and this happened.  Don't you love that?

Today I am going to walk you through my step-by-step process for creating this dramatic, almost moody waterfall image.  I use Aurora HDR Pro as well as Snapheal - both from Macphun - and show you the exact methods I use to stack presets to achieve the finished product.  Dive in!

This is the best photography software/education/more bundle ever - and it's just $129!  This is the new Creative Kit XXL bundle from Macphun, and it's a monster.  Take a look at what you get and share with your friends!  It expires on May 31 so hurry!  :-)

This is Leadenhall Market, and it's totally amazing.  How's that for an intro?  It's an awesome spot in London, but it's not a "big tourist" spot.  Get off the beaten path a little and go see this.  You can thank me later!  (And it was used in the Harry Potter movies!)

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!