Every once in a while I get a little feedback from a photo buyer and let me place an emphasis on “once in a while”. Yesterday, I received an e-mail from a designer (ChadMicahel Morrisette) who purchased a photo for use in a store front window display. The photo–a snow covered boreal forest of birch…
I guess this is a perfect time to make mention of another IPhone application called Dragon Dictation. The reason it’s a good time to make note of this little application is because I’m using it right now to make this blog post. Due to some recent surgery, I’m currently left somewhat of a one-armed-man and…
Plain and simple, backing up digital files is essential. Its a safety measure that should not be overlooked, both in the field and in the office. Below is my current proceedure for data backup. Image data backup in the field: When downloading media cards in the field, redundancy is a standard policy for me, at…
The access and viability today for personal, desktop publishing is none other than remarkable. Back when I was saving my pennies to come to Alaska at age 17, I worked in a print shop, operating an ink press. Typesetting was still done with copy paper and wax, blue pencils, and believe it or not, rulers.…
Some hate sitting at a computer working on images, which is a dislike I can understand in the context of time, and the value of time. However, it is this very aspect that completes the circle for me, and affords an additional layer of artistic expression to any given image. Do you think Ansel Adams…
I’ve been asked a number of questions regarding my RAW file workflow, and it seems prudent to post that information here, if I can retain your attention long enough for a quick summary of this techy, but necessary language in today’s world of digital art. Due to the young “state of digital affairs” and software…
The area known as Salisbury Plain on South Georgia Island (these British names… come on…for a land so rich in its own identity!) is home to a large colony of king penguins. And on this calm morning, enthusiasm was high to explore this expansive area filled with life. Thanks to Marlene Planck (that would be…
I wrote previously about the South Orkney Islands, which lie between South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. The dreamy, iceberg-filled, early morning seascapes gave way to the ship’s anchorage near an Adelie penguin colony, the first of many encounters with this lively and cartoon-like little bird. The weather, ah yes, the weather…it changes quickly…
King penguins, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island. Canon 5D Mark II, 24-105mm f/4L IS (28mm), 1/25 sec. @ f/9, ISO 400. I wrote from the Polar Star about my first encounter with a King penguin. Now with some photos at hand, and a little more time and energy, I’ll retell the experience. Right Whale…
A big thanks to everyone who offered their comments and opinions on a cover choice for my 2011 calendar. The blending of photography, art, rack appeal, and marketing present a challenge. I went back and forth on the selection, but ended up with my first choice, and the one that garnished the most votes by…