I’m guessing that most of you have heard this saying, but how many know its origin? There have been films with this title, numerous songs sung by an assortment of people, and even a game show, but it was originally a slogan made up for a pedestrian safety campaign in...
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Creating a sense of place: Case Study #3
This post is one in a series on how to create a sense of place. CASE STUDY: AFTERNOON SNACK Next time you’re taking photos on holiday or during a celebration, include detail shots to flesh out your story. Details shots, when added together with photos of...
Food for Digital Thought: Make Hay While the Sun Doesn’t Shine
Yes you’re reading that right..while the sun doesn’t shine not while the sun does shine. The original expression is an idiom that’s been around for a long time. Basically, it means to grab an opportunity when the time and conditions are perfect. In my online classes...
What if?
I recently wrote an article for Landscape Photography Magazine entitled, "What If"? You can see the article here. It's really about being unafraid to try new things in your photography and to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Here is the text from the article,...
How Does He Do It?
How does he do it? And he can still manage a smile! Around the world spices are a normal part of everyday cooking, and in many parts of the world, Ethiopia included, a very hot and spicy red chili powder is as common as the salt that is found on the kitchen tables...
Creating a sense of place: Case Study #2
This is one post in a series on how to create a sense of place. CASE STUDY: TEATIME AT A CHARMING HOTEL Next time you’re taking photos on holiday or during a celebration, include detail shots to flesh out your story. When added together with photos of people,...
Food For Digital Thought: Are You an Umbraphile?
Several months ago, right before the total solar eclipse, I was listening to a piece on CBS Sunday Morning. Btw, it’s one of the best programs on TV. They were talking about the word Umbraphile which literally means a “shadow lover”, but when properly applied it means...
Here’s Why Photo Editing is Essential in Digital Photography
Did you get a shiny new camera for Christmas and you are spending a lot of time learning the camera? Maybe you are getting up early to shoot at just the right location, in just the right light thinking you are going to be the next Ansel Adams. How is that working for...
Creating a sense of place: Case Study #1
This post is the first in a series on how to create a sense of place. CASE STUDY: RELAXING AT A SEASIDE RESORT Next time you’re taking photos on holiday or during a celebration, include detail shots to flesh out your story. When added together with photos of...