Light trails are a very fun thing to create and I was able to do some experiments on the 4th of July.

Shooting things, people, skies, mountains or buildings reflected in water can be really beautiful, but becomes even more mysterious when you flip the shot upsidedown. Next time you’re confronted with a reflection, try flipping the shot upside down.

As you know, I love Picasa, Google’s easy to use, free photo editing software. One of my favorite functions is the “Warmify” button. Double click the picture you’re editing, click the Effects tab, and hit “Warmify.” Easy as that. It warms up the picture without losing the color in the [...]

We’re back home in Los Angeles now and I said goodbye to my fence. On our last night in Spokane it snowed and snowed, clobbering me over the head with the Christmas spirit. Using Flickr Toys Mosaic maker, I gave honor to my fence by making some mosaics.
I learned so much [...]

The light was beautiful on my street last night. Peach-edged, backlit clouds, and a little moisture in the air made it a perfect time for shooting. While I love my suburban street, there are power lines and telephone poles in all directions, making pictures less than perfect. But that’s where photo [...]

Starting September 6th, Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California will open its doors to display the world’s largest photograph. Taken over the summer in a giant airplane hanger, the shot measures a staggering 107 x 31 feet! Admission is free. For details about the event, directions, and a sneak peek [...]

Silhouettes can be beautiful. They accent a person’s facial features in profile, they can make someone look mysterious, they can accent shapes and make objects & people look iconic. Shooting a silhouette can be quite easy with a few simple steps.

Here are some tips for shooting successful pictures at the aquarium with nothing fancier than a compact camera.