Upper Forest Lake at Colorado’s Continental Divide: Behind the Scenes Specs
There is nothing like a hike up to a high country Colorado alpine lake to remind me that I live in one of the most splendid places on earth! I love this photograph of Upper Forest Lake at the Continental Divide.
Upper Forest Lake and Continental Divide in Late Spring
This spot is located in James Peak Wilderness, one of my favorite areas to hike, backpack, camp, ski, fish, and of course, take stunning photographs like this one! (more…)
BTS on the Creation of Spring Storms Colorado Style
Spring Storms Colorado Style
Spring Storms Colorado Style was taken at Davidson Mesa Open Space in Louisville, Colorado, facing west as spring storms loomed over the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. As promised, here are the BTS (behind the scenes) details on my techniques for creating this photograph. (more…)
Alternative HDR Technique: Coming Soon!
I love to make HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographs. If you didn’t catch my earlier post about why I love HDR so much, click here to read HDR Photos: Capturing the Elusive Sweet Dulcinea.
HDR photographs are processed using at least three bracketed exposures of the same shot: one shot for the metered exposure, one for the shadows, and one for the highlights. At times, there can be many more exposures, depending on how much range of contrast is in the scene. I’ve made HDR shots with as many as ten combined exposures in one stop increments. However, it is not always practical to take multiple exposures, or even if it is, the subject may be in motion due to wind or movement of the subject itself. (more…)
Pet Portraits As Seen by Janine!
Pet Portraiture is one of my favorite areas of photography. No better time than the holidays to have portraits made of your pet! Here are three samples of portraits I’ve taken of my own dog, Kiah, a Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog). (more…)
The Making of My DIY Beauty Dish
Making my own DIY Beauty Dish is one of the coolest things I’ve ever had the satisfaction of accomplishing! (more…)
