How to Create a Good Composition in a Crowded Desert Scene
The Senoran Desert, in southern California and Arizona, is packed with all sorts of cacti and other plants. You never have to go far to find a good subject to
Desert Sunset at Joshua Tree National Park
One of the reasons I like going down south in the winter (and there are many) is the incredible sunsets in the desert. It seems like every day is a
The Echo of a Shape at Jumbo Rocks
When I am photographing, I always keep my eye out for strong shapes since they tend to lead to strong compositions. Any shape will do: circles, squares, triangles, curves. During
Joshua Tree National Park Panorama
Joshua Tree National Park in California is such a unique landscape that I really wanted to make a panorama image that would convey the vastness and the sheer quantity of
Pacific White-Sided Dolphin Encounter in Discovery Passage
It was one of the best boating days I’ve ever had. My first time going through Seymour Narrows, up Johnstone Strait, to Kelsey Bay on an absolutely glorious day. Please
Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon
The photo in yesterday’s post was made on a foggy afternoon at Cannon Beach, Oregon. The next day, the skies opened up and the sun shone on Cannon Beach’s iconic
Another Foggy Day at Cannon Beach, Oregon
As my summer on Vancouver Island draws to a close and I start getting ready for my trip to Africa next month, I realize I have so many photos from
How Cute is a Baby Burro?
Baby animals are always pretty cute, but I’m not sure there are any as cute as a baby burro! At our campsite in Why, Arizona, I could often hear the
Turn Point Lighthouse, Stuart Island, Washington
As you probably know by now, I love boating. Probably as much as I love photography. Sometimes I even get to combine the two. I made this photo while boating
Best Method for Fixing Colour Casts Caused by Neutral Density Filters
I love using neutral density filters to block the amount of light coming in the camera when I am photographing seascapes. Blocking some of the light means that I can
Bald Eagle Dance
At our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, the bald eagles are constantly watching from above, flying by, and diving down for a fish. One bald eagle sits on the