Forest MistSome of the best photographic opportunities are with fog, rain, and mist in the atmosphere. These elements provide a beautiful light in the forest and one simply has to be on the lookout for the more intimate landscape setting that captures the emotion of the scene. This image is from the 2011 workshop. To see the full size image please click on the link and then click on the image thumbnail for lighbox presentation.
Landscape
Lindy Point Sunset
Our workshop group was treated to many great sites and one was this sunset from Lindy Point. My favorite time for sunsets is actually after sunset to see if we get beautiful light on the clouds. While we do mostly photograph flowing water, we seek out great light and opportunities in other landscapes during the workshop. You can see the full size image along with other images from the workshop at this link.
Lindy Point Sunset
Student Gallery Now Open
I am very excited to open the new "Student Gallery." Here is where we will present images by students from our workshops. Today we see the images from Bill Carey and Dennis Hanson added to the gallery from the recent Flowing Water workshop. It was a pleasure meeting both of them and working with them in the field. We all learn something from each other while photographing.
The two galleries are quite interesting in that Bill tended to work with wide and normal lenses while Dennis preferred to work with telephoto lenses. It is a great example of how the similar scenes may be interpreted entirely differently by individual photographers with different gear. Please take a moment to peruse the images and I hope you will join us on a future workshop so that we may add your images to the gallery as well.
Flamingo Sunsets
In the winter of this year I had the opportunity to visit the Everglades for a week of photography. I journeyed over most of the park from the eastern entrances everyday from pre-sunrise to post-sunset. One location quickly became my favorite after my very first visit. Flamingo is about 38 miles from the east entrance to the park. I wasn't setup for camping so I made the drive every day to Flamingo for sunset.
I was looking for a western exposure to the open water where I had a feeling that magical light could happen around sunset. My first trip to Flamingo was a stark reminder of the the official bird of Florida-the mosquito. They nearly carried me away that night and I never left my Deep Woods Off at home after that. 
The evening was very special as the Florida Bay was dead still and the post-sunset sky glow was reflecting off of the water like a mirror. This evening was colored by pink and blue pastels in the sky. The next evening was a little overcast and didn't provide much in the way of special light. My third evening was specactular. The pre-sunset sky was full of popcorn clouds and a brilliant sun reflecting off of the bay. Then it followed up with fantastic post-sunset sky glow and clouds that really made the trip special.
So it goes without saying that I have found a favorite photo location in the Everglades and will visit this spot every time I am in the area.
I invite you to view the full size images of Flamingo Sunsets at this link.
A New Portfolio: Slot Canyon Light
Light Path
Vertical SwirlsThe light in the American southwest slot canyons is amazing. The blend of colors as the light is reflected on the canyon walls creates a unique palette that is hard to find anywhere else.
Today we announce a portfolio dedicated to this special light.
Please take a moment to journey to Lower Antelope Canyon and experience the unique palette of color and light today.
Please click on either image to enter the gallery or HERE. Please don't forget to click on each thumbnail to enter the black portfolio mode for best viewing.