Second Century
August 28, 2010, second one of the year (and of my life). Extended myself this time—the ride was 102.4 miles long. But first a brief bungee jumping story. Jann and I spent 33 days touring New Zealand...
View ArticleKing Hill Reservation
A family ski area where many, including yours truly, first took a successful downhill run, King Ridge Ski Area in Sutton NH is now a conserved area for hiking, bird watching, and cross country skiing....
View ArticleFabulous Fifty—In Praise of a “Normal” Lens
Not all that is old should be dismissed—in photography or in life. In olden days back when film reigned supreme—actually not that long ago—cameras most often came with a “normal lens”, not a zoom. A...
View ArticlePhotography in the Rain
Many avoid taking their cameras out when it is raining. I relish a light drizzle for photographing flowers, fall foliage, forests, moody scenes, moving water, and even people. The low soft light can be...
View ArticleLong-tailed Weasel
A photo-hike to French’s Ledges in Meriden yesterday produced a wonderful surprise. The light was flat—the overcast sky was great for photography in the woods. The polypodies were glorious on the...
View ArticleMill Road
Along the banks of the Mascoma River not far from the lake itself is Mill Road, a Lebanon, NH municipal trail. Permitted uses include walking, horses, bicycles, and snowmobiles. It forms a nice loop...
View ArticleMill Road II
Jann and I returned to Mill Road in Lebanon yesterday for a short walk. What a difference a week made from our earlier visit. Winter is moving in and ice is forming on sticks and downed trees in the...
View ArticleDog Day in Woodstock
Saturday I led my Photo—SLR class on a walking tour of Woodstock, VT. We did a slow loop through town photographing whatever we fancied and hopefully learning in the process. We fancied dogs a lot,...
View ArticleField Trip Photography Lessons
This is a photography teaching blog post, a photo quiz, and a trip report from a photo field trip I led in Northern Vermont October 2, 2011. A small group braved occasional rain without complaint as we...
View ArticlePlaying with an iPhone Camera
I purchased a new 8MP camera that came with a phone attached. It is called a 4S. I’ve used the phone a few times, but I have been mostly learning how to use the camera. It has a f/2.4 lens with digital...
View ArticlePhotographing the Moon
Once in a blue moon, or maybe a bit more often, I opportunistically photograph a full moon. I almost never plan to do so; all of my photos here were taken from where I was at the time. I did not travel...
View ArticlePhotographing the Moon, Part 2
In mid-July I related some thoughts and gave some hints on photographing the moon, given the upcoming blue moon. I commented that I mainly photograph the moon opportunistically. That is, I almost never...
View ArticlePhotographing the Stars
Last week featured cool, clear nights and a fairly new moon. Ideal conditions to see lots of stars. So, prompted by a question I was asked about photographing stars in one of my classes, I went out and...
View ArticleLX7 First Ten Days
Cameras and lenses are just tools. It’s not the equipment, it’s the photographer that makes pictures. I’ve had students with extensive and expensive gear who make very pedestrian photos. And I’ve had...
View ArticleSunsets in Motion
Everyone knows you need to hold your camera still — or better yet use a tripod — for sharp shots of colorful sunsets. But moving your camera while the shutter is open can also yield pleasing results. I...
View ArticleLessons from a Lesson
I did some one-on-one photography tutoring in Sunapee Harbor Thursday with a very enthusiastic photographer. I took few photos; I mostly helped with shooting modes and methods. It is important to...
View ArticleHayes Farm Park and Trescott Ridge Wetlands
On Wednesday I led a photo walk at the Hayes Farm Park and Trescott Ridge Wetlands. We visited the King Bird Sanctuary along the way. It was a beautiful spring day. The blooms on the trees were a bit...
View ArticlePhoto Lessons
This weekend I gave two 3-hour photo lessons to two very enthusiastic photographers. It was fun for me, and I think they benefited from the time we spent together. Both Saturday and Sunday we started...
View ArticlePhoto Walk at Hayes Farm Park and King Bird Sanctuary
I led a photo walk for the Etna Library yesterday for the third time for around 12 folks — I didn’t actually count the number — at the Hayes Farm Park. I made a few comments on composition and light...
View ArticleSpring Light
Photography is all about light. In this blog I use photos taken during the last month to illustrate a few of the concepts I have taught for years to people wanting to improve their photography. Maybe...
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