Category Archives: Photography

The New Outdoor California Is Out!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by thomasfarley01

I have eight photographs in the current issue, including all that you see here. I wish I could point you to an online copy but the magazine has no web edition. If you’re a photographer, you might consider subscribing. The … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 3, 2018 by thomasfarley01

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 →

Posted in Photography, Photoshop, Uncategorized | Tagged american southwest, cactus joes nursery, desert, duotone, las vegas nevada, Photography, Photoshop, Photoshop CC, saguaro, southwest | 1 Comment

A Sneak Peek at My Latest Article

Posted on June 2, 2018 by thomasfarley01

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 →

Posted in Drone, Photography, Thoughts on writing, Uncategorized, Writing tips | Tagged California Outdoors, Camp Cady Wildlife Area, desert, magazine article, Mojave Desert, Photography, upcoming article | Leave a comment

My Camp Cady Wildlife Area Article Will Be Out Soon

Posted on May 25, 2018 by thomasfarley01

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 →

Posted in Magazine article, Photography, Uncategorized, Writing tips | Tagged Barstow, Camp Cady, Camp Cady Wildlife Area, Fort Cady, Harvard Road, Mojave Desert, Newberry Springs | Leave a comment

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

Posted on April 13, 2018 by thomasfarley01

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 →

Posted in art, Photography, Uncategorized | Tagged art exhibit, de Young Museum, industrial landscape, infrastructure, Photography, San Francisco, Sheeler, the cult of the machine, Upper Deck | Leave a comment

Good Article on Submitting to Adobe Stock

Posted on March 5, 2018 by thomasfarley01

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 →

Posted in Photography, Uncategorized | Tagged Adobe Stock, fstoppers, Kim Rormark, landscape photography, landscape2art.com, model releases, Photography, property releases | Leave a comment

Why Freelance Magazine Article Writing Is Not a Paying Profession

Posted on March 3, 2018 by thomasfarley01

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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