The Big Dilemma
The hardest part of astrophotography is getting out of bed (especially at this time of year with sunrise at 5:30am). I guess there are other [...]
Otherworldly
There are places on this planet, surprisingly in the United States, that can look like you are in another world. Unfortunately, the charm is quickly [...]
Zion Revisited
After a Sunny Day, we knew we’d be hard pressed to make the long drive to our next destination, so we opted for an overnight [...]
Sunny Day Rule
What is the “sunny day rule”? It is a photography thing, a way to meter for correct camera exposure without using a light meter. With [...]
2020, Challenges and Blessings
The Challenges We have all had our challenges this past year. For me, it was the recognition of how much I took for granted, especially [...]
Never Again
There is a psychological phenomenon that suppresses horrible events. This is sometimes called selective amnesia. What is truly odd is that this phenomenon occurred for [...]
Return to White Pocket
I have become obsessed. The dictionary says, "preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent." Yes, that has become [...]
We Turned to the Dark Side
We've been fascinated with night sky photography for years. Stars, Milky Way, and planets that conjure up dreams of space travel. As a young boy [...]
Way Out of My Comfort Zone
Viewing Turret Arch through the North Window is a classic photo among landscape photographers. It is a shot we have wanted ever since our first [...]
The Wicked Wind of the West
Not again. The weather, in particular, a wicked wind from the west, ruined another photo opportunity.