Are Tripods Obsolete

Are Tripods Obsolete?

Are tripods obsolete? Depending on your photography style some may argue that they are. However, as appealing as ditching the tripod is, I think there is one important factor people are ignoring. Clearly, in some situations a tripod is as essential as it’s ever been. I’m talking about very long exposures for example. I love…

The Woodlands Window Wave

The Woodlands

“The Woodlands” is not what you’re probably thinking. The Woodlands I’m referring to is a special-purpose district north of Houston called “The Woodlands”. It’s a very nice area with a population in excess of 115,000. But it isn’t “the woods” although it is in an area that was such at one time. Despite, the development…

6th Street Austin - Keep Austin Weird

6th Street In Austin

6th Street in Austin, Texas is a historic entertainment district and nightlife hub. It’s known for its live music, bars, clubs, and restaurants. So, it’s a great place for street photography. I had the opportunity to briefly visit 6th Street in mid-March. At that time SXSW (South By Southwest), an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media,…

Getting the most out of your camera
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6 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Camera

Getting the most out of your camera is something that everyone with a DSLR or mirrorless camera strives for. These cameras are technological marvels. They can do amazing things. However, they do have limitations. The trick is to learn to fully utilize your camera’s full dynamic range and get as much detail at the extremes…

Structured Flow
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Structured Flow And The Value Of Critique

My photo, Structured Flow is a result of mining the recent archives for photos where I didn’t initially see their potential and came across this photo from Prague. It’s an architectural abstract of a modern building in Wenceslas Square. I really like hos the architectural accents create a beautiful flow to the design. I had…