Catch me on TWiP!
I was recently interviewed by Frederick Van Johnson on his show, This Week in Photography. Here's a link and a quick summary of it. Enjoy!
The Life Sciences Library
Sometimes you wander into buildings and find amazing things - and then you have to return with the camera. Don't you love happy accidents?
Blue hour in Sydney
I'm a fan of bridges, and when in Sydney - this is the one to shoot. Ideally you get a stellar sunset or a gorgeous blue hour, but either way, get over here and fire away! :-)
Macphun Pre-Announces Aurora HDR 2017
My favorite software is about to get even better - Aurora HDR 2017 is coming soon! Click on in for the details, and get ready! It's a major update and it's wonderful!
The painted church of Serbin
About an hour away from Austin, in a tiny little Texas town, there's this beauty. It's a painted church dating from the mid 1800's, and it's a real gem. Step inside and have a look.
No two zebras are alike
I'm normally a "big color" type of photographer, but I have been exploring a new creative path with black and white photography, and have both learned a lot and changed my mind about monochromes. It's all due to my recent use of Tonality by Macphun - and here are 10 examples of the same photo that show you just how versatile monochrome photography can be.
A long look at the lights
Shooting a long exposure of the Loop 360 Bridge in Austin, with the passing cars blurring out and just leaving light trails. That's a good way to spend an evening!
100 completely random observations about photography
I spend a lot of time thinking about photography, and sometimes I write these thoughts down. Usually it's in a coherent (at least to me) form with a clear purpose, but not this time. This is all just off-the-top-of-my-head, so consider that fair warning. ;-)
Luminosity masking in Aurora HDR
If you are interested in learning about luminosity masking in Aurora HDR, then this is for you. Read on to see how easy it is and how impactful it can be to your photos!
A different look at the Sydney Opera House
Today's photo is a non-traditional photo of the Sydney Opera House during a beautiful blue hour. I set up for the shot just as a boat passed by...
Bratislava blues
Here's a photo from lovely Bratislava. It was shot during blue hour there, overlooking their Old Town, and I used Aurora HDR to accentuate details adjust some colors, and more. Dive in, and also check out the video I did as well!
Twilight in Bandon
Catching a seascape in Bandon, Oregon one evening, just around sunset when the light gets all moody and interesting...
Dear Yahoo buyer, please don't screw up Flickr
Do you use Flickr? Are you reading the news about Yahoo, Flickr's parent company, being sold off and possibly dismantled? I am reading it, and I don't like what I hear. But, maybe there's a silver lining in there.
Mission San Jose
A handful of pics from the Queen of the Missions in San Antonio, TX - better known as Mission San Jose.
Announcing my free, comprehensive Aurora HDR Tutorial
I have created what I believe to be the most comprehensive Aurora HDR tutorial on the web. I spent weeks writing it up and I include many tips and tricks that I have learned through hard-won experience. Dive in and see for yourself!
Paris in monochrome
Today I take you on a tour of the lovely city of Paris, France - all in black and white. Sure, I generally go for big colors, but change is good, and I am working to embrace my inner monochrome artist, and bringing it all to you right here! Enjoy!
Thankfully we still have waterfalls
I had a friend in town last week, and we headed out to shoot this hidden gem in west Austin. It's hard to beat a beautiful waterfall, isn't it?
Editing your fireworks photos in Aurora HDR
Today I share a video that demonstrates how I edit fireworks photos using Aurora HDR. Sure, Aurora is called an "HDR" product but it's fabulous for single long exposures, too!
The Pike Place fish counter
I love Seattle, and in particular I love to visit Pike Place Market. It's touristy but awesome. Here's a shot of the fish counter, plus a couple of extra creative edits. It's always good to experiment, right?
Grunge, London style
Today I share an image from a most interesting spot in lovely London - a grungy graffiti tunnel. It's not your normal London destination, but it's one of my personal favorites, and I share some thoughts on why I love this stuff so much.