What is it about reflections that draw us in? The initial fascination lies with the mirror world aspect of something reflected. Of course, the reflection is mostly like our world---but it differs.…
In a recent excellent and thought provoking online New York Times opinion piece Christine Wampler suggests that "irony is the ethos of our age." Wampler identifies advertising, politics, fashion and television…
I'm pleased about some recent publications of my work. Ancient Music of the Stars, shown below, illustrates the month of December in the 2013 Nikon World calendar. Click here for…
Briefly noted: My new book Creating HDR Photos: The Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Photography is now shipping on Amazon. We are very excited about this book---you won't find…
As a photographer, I am often reminded to expect the unexpected. The expected can produce workaday good pictures but it is the unexpected that produces great photos. Since fortune favors…
Yesterday we received an advance copy of my new book Creating HDR Photos: The Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Photography published by Amphoto. In keeping with family traditions, this morning I…
I have often been asked about my philosophy and approach to photography. Recently I've spent a lot of time considering how to describe my work, and also where it fits…
Who owns the night? In many California parks and public venues clearly not you or me. Anyone who has spent much time photographing at night has certainly experienced being kicked out…
We are very excited to have Photographing Flowers available at Wayside Gardens. Check my book out on the beautiful Wayside Gardens site---and as always on Amazon, where it has garnered 53…
Court jester or social conscience? You'll find successful artists whose work falls into both these categories. For example, Jeff Koons is an intellectual light-weight who subcontracts out the actual construction…
The eye believes what it thinks it sees. This allows us to enjoy magic shows, movies, and two-dimensional art such as painting and photography. Any two-dimensional representation of three dimensions…
I’m often asked in workshops I lead where I get my inspiration and ideas for photography. I like to respond that “inspiration is not a tame lion.” This is a…
According to a recent New York Times article, scientific studies have shown that expressing gratitude can improve one's health and lead to less anxiety and depression. Also, as the article puts…
Just a brief note to say that Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis, published by Focal Press, is now shipping and available from Amazon and Barnes & Nobles.…
In keeping with family tradition, Katie Rose is shown here with an advance copy of Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis from Focal Press. The bulk of the…
The Indian Trail footpath runs down from our Thousand Oaks Berkeley neighborhood to The Alameda. This shortcut makes walking down to restaurants and shopping on the top of Solano Ave…
In his recent book Marketing Fine Art Photography (Rocky Nook, 2011) photographer Alan Briot suggests that "it will be those who are discontent, displeased, or upset by what you do…
In a photography blog, when you see the word "zone" in the title of a story it is not unreasonable to assume you may be reading about the Zone system---the…