Trailing fingers along the delicate purple tips released a sweet earthy scent as we walked slowly through fragrant fields of lavender in Provence. Heavenly. And captivating. Inhaling deeply induced a relaxing, calming affect. Melting last tendrils of stress… We were alone in secluded fields, surrounded by quiet and beauty. Rolling hills of perfectly groomed lavender […]
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Have you ever wanted to go snorkeling with sea turtles? Then Akumal Bay may be your best bet. Snorkeling with sea turtles here is accessible and easy! You can watch these gentle giants munch on sea grass in fairly shallow water while snorkeling on the surface above–no need to dive down deep. In fact it’s […]
Sometimes you don’t need to travel far away to see an amazing sight. In fact, you might not even need to leave your own backyard! Lucky for me this week, I was already in the path of Totality when the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse passed directly overhead. I hadn’t planned on photographing it. Didn’t have […]
Photographing Aurora in winter has its own set of challenges. And ya best be prepared!! Imagine this… You’re standing outside on a winter night watching the sky, waiting for the northern lights. Your app indicates they will be very active tonight. Camera settings are locked in, sitting on a tripod beside you. Ready! Freezing […]
The most important tip I can share about photographing the Callanish stones is this: Photograph with intent. Why? Because it adds depth. And content always trumps technical perfection. Give photos meaning by knowing what to capture and why. Analyzing Intent…identifying the WHY Before leaving home, I thought about my intent in photographing the […]