Photographing Cold

Photographing Cold

Speaking of cold…have you ever tried to photograph cold? Not photograph in the cold, we have all done that more or less successfully. What I mean is photographing the concept ‘cold.’ Take a picture that captures the concept cold. I have tried for 10...
How cold is it?

How cold is it?

On the farm we never say it is cold, it gets too redundant. If it is November, December, January, February or March chances are it is cold. We only comment on the weather when something unusual happens- a hurricane comes through, a tornado touches down, cats and dogs...
Some Really Terrible Pictures!

Some Really Terrible Pictures!

I thought I would make all of your collective days and give you some inspiration at the same time…I’m going to show you the worst images I ever kept and were proud of! That’s right, these three images were my all time favorites at the time, my best...
Thinking Like a Pro- The best way to get better

Thinking Like a Pro- The best way to get better

I have realized over the years of teaching workshops and critiquing portfolios that the one question I am always asked is “What should I do now?” This question is usually asked by people who have been to all the standard places and that have taken all the standard...

Bird Photography

This post is from my great friend Jeff Wendorff. In my considered opinion, Jeff is the best bird photographer I know of- period. This is a short article he put in his blog recently about how many pro bird photographers get their great shots. Elephant Head Pond is open...
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Tis the New Year. See that indiscrete path ahead of you? It is waiting for your energy and vision to lead you to great photographic riches in this coming year. It will go where ever you wish it to go- you can choose to tread the familiar old paths or you can turn and...