There are three words related to photography I hate. Sadly, these particular words are now part of the basic photography vocabulary commonly spoken by most photographers. Long ago I decided to replace these three ugly words with more positive alternatives when speaking or writing about photography.
Read MoreIt’s a glorious sight to behold a fast flowing river’s journey, as it cuts its way through a rocky landscape in rural Iceland. But photographing the river’s journey, as it makes its way towards the sea, is even better.
Read MoreI dedicate the photos in this post to my uncle, Bill Gearon, who died in the city of Bendigo, Australia on 13 May 2013. He was 97 years of age.
Read MoreGreat subject matter makes for great photos. Here’s how I go about exploring both conventional and unconventional subject matter to make more emotive and visually dynamic photos.
Read MoreThe life of a travel photographer can be exciting, exhausting and, at times, dangerous. As in all things, the choices you make determine your reality and, with that, the success of your photos.
Read MoreThere’s nothing more dramatic than spectacular nature photos of powerful waves crashing into headlands or cascading over rock formations along the shoreline. Here’s the tips and techniques I’ve discovered over the years that will ensure you can produce really amazing pictures when your travel photography adventures take you to dramatic coastal locations.
Read MoreHas the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to delay your travel plans? I know I've rescheduled flights several times since 2020. Will you travel overseas during 2023?
Read MoreI’d often looked down onto Westgate Park while driving across the Westgate Bridge. It was time I visited the park to discover what photo opportunities awaited.
Read MoreLow light portrait photography is one of the most beautiful forms of people photography. Here's how to create lovely, life affirming portraits under low light.
Read MorePhotographs have a life unto themselves. My explorations have determined that our best photos do far more than merely representing the world they depict.
Read MoreAn ugly background can ruin the success of a portrait photo. Here's how to deal with an ugly portrait background.
Read MoreThe Bridge on the River Kwai is an historically important site that explores the atrocities committed during the construction of the Siam-Burma Death Railway. My own visit and subsequent research really opened my eyes to the horrors associated with that infamous railway line.
Read MoreErskine Falls, located near the seaside town of Lorne, is a very popular Great Ocean Road attraction. Take what I've learned to make your own visit a success.
Read MoreThe male southern elephant seal has a large proboscis or snout which, resembling an elephant's trunk, is what gives this unusual mammal its name.
Read MoreGreat zoo photography requires the right camera and lens. But technique, organization, composition and story telling are what, ultimately, determines success.
Read MoreDeception Island, part of the South Shetland Islands, is a wild, isolated and beautiful horseshoe shaped island close to Antarctica. It visited in a snowstorm.
Read MoreChatuchak Park in Bangkok revived me after a delayed and uncomfortable overnight flight. This cool, green and serene city park was great for both mind and body.
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