How to be prepared for winter photography
Winter in Colorado offers many great photo opportunities. From snowy mountain sunsets, to skiing action and wildlife, this is a great time to get outdoors and make pictures. However, the extremes of Colorado winter can threaten the safety of your camera gear and you. Before you go out in the cold, prepare yourself properly. Caring [...]
The light makes the photograph
Many amateur photographers see photos made by professionals and then try to shoot a similar picture for themselves. Can’t be that hard, right? However, when amateurs look at their work the images usually don’t look as good. What’s different — besides perhaps the price tags on the gear?
Birds of Yellowstone
Yellowstone is famous for its large mammals — bison, bear, elk and others. Often overlooked are the park’s winged inhabitants. Here are some of the large birds I captured there in action.
The circle of life
May is the time for bison babies in Yellowstone. But the circle of life can be short for many newborns.
Lunchtime at the top of the food chain
Yellowstone spring: Part One On my recent trip to Yellowstone, I came across a newly deceased bison not far from the road in Lamar Valley. It was free of any visible wounds and appeared to have died from natural causes. Not interesting you say? Well, a dead bison may not be exciting to watch — until [...]
Clutch time in the trees
Springtime gives nature photographers the opportunity to photograph a variety of birds building nests and raising their young. The big cottonwood trees here in Colorado are still a few weeks away from fully leafing out, making it easier to spot birds and photograph them. Last year’s empty nests are a hub of activity. Hawks, owls [...]
My 2011 schedule of art shows
Here’s a list of where I will be showing and selling my photographs in the coming months: September 3-5 (Labor Day weekend): Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival, Saturday and Sunday, 10 .m. – 6 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., N. Main at Wellington Streets, Breckenridge, Colorado. Sept 18-19: Estes Park Fine [...]
The call of the lek
Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a few days with photographer friend Rick Rasmussen in Grand Island, Nebraska photographing sandhill cranes and prairie chickens. Prairie chickens? Yes, indeed. Greater Prairie Chickens, (latin name Tympanuchus cupido), are members of the grouse family and are fascinating to watch and listen to. Prairie chickens are found in [...]
2011 New Mexico shows include Las Cruces, Santa Fe
__ I will be showing and selling my work at two art shows in New Mexico this season. The first is the Las Cruces Arts Fair on Friday through Sunday, March 25 through 27 at the Las Cruces Convention Center. This is the first arts fair for Las Cruces so I hope we get a [...]
New Mexico’s magical light
If you’ve never been to New Mexico, you’re missing out on a delightfully diverse and picturesque state. The scenery runs the gamut from cactus desert to snowy alpine peaks. And the state’s mix of Native American, Hispanic and cowboy cultures create photographic opportunities not seen in most places. It’s no wonder that after arriving in [...]
Winter wildlife photography
Winter in Colorado is a study in extremes. One day it’s minus 7 degrees with blowing snow. Two days later it’s 50 degrees and sunny. Coloradans — and local wildlife — seem to be used to this and take the crazy weather swings in stride. Despite the cold, winter is a great time to photograph [...]
Join me in the field
For dates and details on the tours, please click here. I’ve had many requests from people asking me if I give photo tours or workshops. So without further adieu, I’m offering two photo tours for 2011. I’m focusing on two of my favorite places that I know very well: the San Juan Mountains of Colorado [...]
Taking wing
I’m happy to share the news that my photo “Mouthful of Feathers” recently won honorable mentions in a couple of annual nature photography contests. First is the North American Nature Photographers Association 2011 Showcase competition. The other is the National Wildlife Refuge Association. There were more than 3800 entries combined in these two contests. Being [...]
Pictures at an exhibition
If you haven’t found the time to come to one of my weekend art shows, you now have the entire month of December to see a display of my work. The Co-Art Gallery in Denver is featuring a wall of my photographs through the end of the month. The exhibit includes six large finished pieces, [...]
My holiday art shows
The holiday season is a busy time for art and gift shows. I’ll be offering my photography for sale in three more shows in 2010: November 5, 6 & 7: Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show, Friday 10 am. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Denver Merchandise [...]
Alpine retreat from the heat
As the temperatures rise in Denver, many inhabitants take to the mountains for relief. Mountain goats, however, don’t have to leave home to stay cool. They just amble a little farther up Mt. Evans and find a shady spot. It’s peak time right now to see mountain goats and big horn sheep surrounded by wildflowers [...]
Updated schedule of 2010 art shows
I will be selling my matted and framed prints at the following shows: July 23, 24 & 25: Breckenridge Main Street Festival, Friday through Sunday. 10 am to 6 p.m. daily. N. Main at Wellington, Breckenridge, Colorado. July 31- August 1: Beaver Creek Art Festival, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am. to 5 p.m. 76 Avondale [...]
Waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge
While on my visit to the Palouse Country of Eastern Washington last month, I took a side journey to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon. I wanted to explore the lush wooded forests of the area and see of few of the area’s famous waterfalls. Multnomah Falls is the area’s most famous [...]
The rustic beauty of the Palouse Country
I’ve just returned from my first visit to the Palouse area of eastern Washington, and I’m very excited about the images I made there. The Palouse is a 2,000-square-mile area around Colfax, Washington made up of rolling farmland of wheat, barley, peas, lentils and mustard. Century-old barns, grain elevators and rusting farm equipment dot the [...]
More wildlife photos from my own backyard
In my last blog, I talked about the importance of exploring areas close to home for wildlife photo opportunities. I took my own advice and made a point of working the small pond near my neighborhood. The pond is about one acre or less in size, yet still attracts pelicans, great blue herons, egrets and [...]
Look for great photos in your own backyard
The appeal of making pictures in far-off locales is strong. But if you look carefully, you may be able to answer the call of the wild in your own backyard.
What’s your favorite place to shoot in Colorado?
Those of you in Colorado are blessed to live in a state with dramatic scenery, abundant wildlife and a wealth of outdoor opportunities. There’s no shortage of amazing places to make pictures. Everyone has a favorite place or two. I have many of them. One is probably on your list as well — Mt. Evans. [...]
5 tips for better nature photos
It’s good to be back in Denver after my month-long trip to Arizona. I showed my pictures at three art shows and took time to shoot. The trip was a great success and this is the first of several blogs I will post about what I learned. A highlight of my trip was an appearance [...]
Blue skies are overrated
On the way to the Grand Canyon earlier this month, I was fretting as usual about what kind of weather I’d find. I had heard there had been a recent snowstorm and more winter weather was expected. I wanted to see snow and interesting weather, but I didn’t want skies that were cloudy and gray. [...]
