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In Defense of Pretty Pictures
As someone who take pictures with a very critical eye, it’s easy to put not only by own work but the work of others under a very critical magnifying glass. As the ups and downs of life pass by like...
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Primitive Coast V + Thoughts On The Singh-Ray 10-Stop Mor-Slo Filter
One of my favorite techniques to tame the chaotic beauty of the ocean into a smooth surreal scene is to take long exposures. Earlier in the year I decided to buy and test the Singh-Ray 10 Stop Mor-Slo...
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Primitive Coast IV
Primitive Coast IV A visit to the Monterey coastline just south of San Francisco, California never fails to inspire. Recently I decided to use this location to test some camera bodies (Hasselblad H5D,...
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Fury, Asilomar State Beach – Diving Into Digital Medium Format
Fury – Asilomar State Beach, California This weekend I went out with some new gear to test, namely the Hasselblad H5D medium format DSLR and Hasselblad 300mm f/4.5 lens via BorrowLenses.com. The...
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Seeing vs. Photographing the Moon: The Moon Illusion
Perigee Moon & California Oak near the Monterey coast, California One of the more intriguing visual phenomenon is seeing a giant moon on the horizon. One might think that there is some physical...
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Primitive Coast III
Stormy sunsets on the coast never cease to amaze. I consider myself quite lucky to live so close to amazing coastal scenery. As I gaze out to such dramatic scenes I can’t help but think of artists...
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Sea Otters: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
Few would argue that one of the cutest sea mammals around are Sea Otters. Whether they’re grooming, using tools to crack open shellfish to eat or just warming themselves in the sun Sea Otters seem to...
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California Sea Otter Eating a Clam
Fast food has an altogether different meaning for Sea Otters. Voracious they’re almost always hunting and clams are among their favorite quick meals. This photo was captured shortly after the clam was...
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JMG-Galleries Best Photos of 2009
In 2009 I was very fortunate to have had some incredible photo opportunities. Selecting my best photos from this past year was much more difficult than choosing my best photos of 2008 and 2007. After...
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Kelp and Rocks – Point Lobos State Reserve, California
I can’t help but think nature is an exhibitionist and as a photographer that makes me a voyeur. This is particularly true when I think of the raw beauty of Point Lobos. The landscape, the trees, the...
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Clark’s Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) and Fish
The diversity and relative abundance of wildlife here in Northern California is one of the many qualities of this area that attracted me to call this location home. With the thought of “abundance” in...
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Raft of Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris)
The only time California Sea Otters seem to take a break from eating is when they’re resting in a raft. While sea otters will eat independently they will cluster together when they rest. This photo is...
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My Latest Interview: Finding Your Own Vision vs Hunting Trophy Shots
My latest interview with Rick Sammon on the DPExperience podcast talking about landscape trophy shots & finding your own vision is now online. If you’re looking for some ideas on how to improve...
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Snowy Sunrise at Gates of the Valley
Snowy Sunrise at Gates of the Valley, Yosemite National Park via 6×12 ONDU pinhole camera I never thought I’d say it, but it’s been fun dabbling with film again. While I still haven’t resorted to 35mm...
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Remembering Rebecca Jackrel: Wildlife Photographer and Friend
Rebecca Jackrel Having Fun Behind the Camera It is with pain in my heart and tears in my eyes that I write this memoriam of my friend Rebecca Jackrel who recently lost her battle with cancer this...
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My Favorite Features in Adobe Lightroom 6 (CC)
The long awaited next version of Lightroom is out and below is my list of favorite features and improvements: Note before you upgrade I recommend reviewing Steps to Save Your Ass With Lightroom...
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6 Steps to Save Your Ass With Lightroom Catalog Changes
Avoid downtime with these 6 steps to keep your Lightroom Catalog in tip top shape: 1. Know Where Your Catalog Resides Lightroom saves catalogs in the following folders: Windows: \Users\[user...
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Wisdom on Creativity Worth Viewing by John Cleese
Whether you find yourself in a creative rut or you’re looking to improve your creative mojo I highly recommend viewing this presentation on Creativity by John Cleese. I guarantee devoting 36 minutes to...
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My Most Unique Photo of Yosemite Yet
After spending days researching one of my favorite photo locations on Flickr, Instagram and 500px and then tracking down the almost exact location through shared camera GPS data I drove 5 1/2 hours to...
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Before the Tempest, Yosemite
A final pipe of light hits Half Dome before the clouds burst into rain. Sometimes a short break in the clouds is all you need… along with a lot of patience, a nap in your car, and a notion something...
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