Category Archives: Photography

1 or 2? Which Says The Southwest Better for You?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

I’m getting lost in Photoshop, a sure time killer at any time. I’ve always been interested in duotones but I never know when to use them. They don’t work everywhere. I think this duotone makes a happy Southwest photo but … Continue reading →

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A Sneak Peek at My Latest Article

Posted on June 2, 2018 by

I shouldn’t do this but it’s in the cause of promoting interest in the next issue of Outdoor California. (external link). They’re a publication that rivals Audubon in presentation and anyone interested in California wildlife should subscribe. I took the … Continue reading →

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My Camp Cady Wildlife Area Article Will Be Out Soon

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

My Camp Cady Wildlife article for Outdoor California (external link) will be out soon. Here’s a sidebar they didn’t use and photographs that weren’t selected. The Camp Cady Wildlife Area, operated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is … Continue reading →

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The Cult of The Machine at the De Young In San Francisco

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

I’ve always been fascinated with photographs of factories and infrastructure. I remember vividly a photography magazine my Dad had, containing incredibly sharp images of a German refinery, all gleaming chrome plated tanks and steel ladders and overhead metal ductwork. On … Continue reading →

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Good Article on Submitting to Adobe Stock

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

I haven’t had any luck submitting photos to Adbobe Stock but I haven’t tried too hard. (internal link). Fstoppers today has an excellent article on the process (external link) which you should read if you are interested in selling your … Continue reading →

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Why Freelance Magazine Article Writing Is Not a Paying Profession

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

Too many websites say there’s big money in freelancing articles. Too many sites lie. If  good money did exist these website operators would be writing the articles themselves, instead of trying to sell a system to somebody else. These sites … Continue reading →

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Format Magazine Looking for Contributors

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

Format Magazine (external link) is an online presence which focuses on the visual arts. I find it inspiring to see photography which I can’t hope to match. Photography and art, like writing, takes practice and equipment and temperament and time. … Continue reading →

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