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2013-05-29 04:26:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Lightroom!
A photographer's best friend. A new workshop for photographers to help you learn to quickly and neatly organize, edit and publish your photos through the power of Adobe Lightroom.

Next Workshop on June 21st... Sign up today for only $59

http://bigsun-lightroom-workflow.eventbrite.com/ 

#adobe #adobelightroom #adobephotoshop   #workshops2013   #denver   #photography   #photoworkshops   #photoworkshoplistings   #adobeworkshops   #lightroomworkshops  

2013-05-29 04:13:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

*Want to improve your photography? *
Want to save some money over private lessons? Of course you do. I'm offering a new Intro to Photography workshop July 14th.

http://bigsun-intro-photography.eventbrite.com/ #photography #workshops #photographyworkshops   #phototraining   #photoworkshops   #photoworkshoplistings   #photoworkshopslisting   #denver  

2013-05-08 16:42:30 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Photos of Myanmar (Burma):

So I've returned from a month overseas in Asia. I was scouting out next year's Thailand and Myanmar photography tours (learn more about Myanmar and other Asia photography tours here). 

Ready to see some photos? I've uploaded a gallery of my favorites:

http://www.genetewksbury.com/p972194825

#Burma, #myanmar, #photography, #photos  #travel, #travelphotography  

2013-04-06 00:28:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

ARIZONA CACTI – BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM
The other day, while visiting here in Arizona, I went looking for sprinvg flowers hoping to catch some blooming cacti.  Unfortunately I seem to be here a bit early and there was little to shoot.  Luckily I was able to visit the Boce Thompson Arboretum East of Phoenix.  The property is well kept and somewhat manicured (for a desert).  Cacti and palms and flowering plants from here and abroad.  I'm sure it's quite a sight in another few weeks.  Even so, there was plenty to point one's camera at.  It was the middle of the day, so getting good even light was a bit of a chore.  Luckily I had my parents there to play assistant with my reflectors and diffuses so I was able to get a few decent photos.

http://www.bigsunphotography.com/photography-blog

2013-03-11 04:35:58 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Denver Orchid Society:  Today I went to see an Orchid show.  Pretty cool stuff.  It was kind of difficult to photograph as I could only use my speedlight and a reflector due to all the folks walking about.  

Anyway,, I manage to grab a few good shots.  I focsed on getting in close to show the unique character of the Orchids "inner flower" (no idea what that's actually called).  

2013-02-25 04:30:50 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Sweet Orchid: saw a good looking orchid at the home depot the other day and thought It would make for some good photos.  This was the "winner" of the day.

2013-02-03 17:54:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-01-30 06:52:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

NEW PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE:
In an effort to increase focus on my product photography, I've built a new website specific only to those services.

Know anybody selling product online?  Send them this way.  I can provide high quality images of their product line to help increase sales.

http://www.BigSunProductPhotography.com

2013-01-26 17:16:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Hanging Lake - Frozen Waterfalls

Last week I took one of my tour clients up to Hanging Lakes in Glenwood Canyon.  In the summer this unique lake and waterfalls is abnormally lush with green and flowers.  A real treat within the arid canyons of the area.  In the winter it turns into a surreal wall of frozen drizzled icecycles.  Very cool.

http://www.bigsunphotography.com/archives/3916

#colorado, #PlusPhotoExtract, #NatureMonday, #WaterfallWednesday, #SundaySubtleLandscapes, #landscpapephotography  , #landscapearttuesday  , #landscapes, #waterfalls  , #winter  , 

2013-01-09 02:00:43 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Cats and more Cats

Well, the Econo Cat Club event this weekend went well.  
I was the portrait photographer for the event. I had fun and got some very sweet photos of some very exotic looking kittys. Check them out!
http://www.genetewksbury.com/cats

2012-12-09 22:54:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Hello folks!
Welcome....  As I just started this group, there is nobody else here at the moment, but I hope that soon we will all begin to share our works and our techniques so that we may all begin to produce higher end art pieces.

2012-12-05 19:20:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Pricing released for new OnOne Software
Perfect Photo Suite 7 Premium Edition
Full Version - $299.95
Upgrade Version - $149.95

Perfect Photo Suite 7 Lightroom & Aperture Edition
Full Version - $149.95
Upgrade Version - $79.95

Perfect Photo Suite 7 Standard Edition
Full Version - $79.95
No upgrade available

2012-12-05 17:56:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

OnOne Software announcing new Lightroom and Aperture only editions

My contact at OnOne Software has informed me that later today they will be making an announcement about the new products.  

The Lightroom & Aperture Edition of Perfect Photo Suite 7 is designed for the photographer who does not use Photoshop but uses Lightroom or Aperture as the hub of their editing and photo management workflow. It provides powerful image editing tools that do not exist in those products and gives them the ability to extend their image editing power, maximize their creativity, and solve the most common problems in photo editing. 

For additional information read on here: http://www.bigsunphotography.com/archives/3592

2012-12-04 02:35:41 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Kenny Chesney Digs on my Photograph

So check it out.  Earlier this month I was contacted by Kenny Chesney's promoter. They wished to purchase one of my images of Red Rocks to commemorate Kenny's three night sellout a couple years ago.  It seems that someone forwarded this image to Mr. Chesney and he loved it. So they are going to present it to him as a gift.

The contact made mention of it being a wall hanging. In his house? I don't know… that would be cool.

I hope Mr. Chesney enjoys his photo.  I'm quite pleased he likes my work.

Here's the image:
http://www.genetewksbury.com/p646502591/ha2a8a6e#ha2a8a6e

2012-11-19 22:19:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Sheep in Heat
It's that time of year again. Love is in the air. While most of nature seems to get it's viagra boost in the Springtime, Colorado's big horn sheep are feeling the heat in the chill of late Autumn. 

Today Kevin and I headed up near the Georgetown area to see if we could photograph some Big Horns.  We found three groups in different locations.  I did a bit of hoofing it myself around the cliffside to get some pictures that were not just looking up at them.  My fingers were crossed that a big Billy would not take offense to me being on his turf.  I don't think I'd have much chance eluding one of these guys on the side of a rock wall.

I was hoping to see some of the males butting heads, but it did not happen.  These two in the first photo tapped snout a few times,, but no actual hitting.  Maybe they've already done there fighting forharems... more »

2012-11-07 06:21:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Old Salmon Tin
Just finished a new distressed photography piece today.  I shot this image in an old (really old,, like from pre-1900) convenience store in Georgetown Colorado.  They had a small collection of old tins. 

Note: I'll be teaching workshops this winter on my distressed photography techniques, so if you like this style be sure to contact me and reserve a space.  To view other art pieces in this style please visit: http://www.genetewksbury.com/p379416644

  #TuesDecay #HistoryThursday #TextureBlendThursday #CaptionThisThursday #old  

2012-10-31 02:44:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Sunset Photos at City Park in Denver:
http://www.bigsunphotography.com/archives/3556

#LandscapePhotgraphy
#SilhouettesOnThursday
 #SunsetSaturday
#denver   #sunsets   #colorado  

2012-10-29 00:23:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Denver Nights

spent a few hours walking downtown Denver last night for one of my Denver Night Photography Tours (http://www.bigsunphototours.com/colorado/denver-lights.htm).  For some reason many of the buildings were not turning on their lights leaving the buildings dark.   I don't know what the reasoning was...  However there were still some good shots to capture.  

The City / County Building was completely sans lights except for the tower at the top of the building, which actually made for a very cool surreal looking photograph.

#PlusPhotoExtract, #denver, #architecture

2012-10-20 15:03:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Apparition

Sometimes one need to pay attention to those things less apparent when looking for photographs.  By paying attention to the reflections in the windows I passed I was able to find just the right postion for a "photoshop-less" composite perfect for the Halloween season.

#halloweentown curated +Brad Buckmaster and +Shantha Marie Fountain 
#halloween, #scary, #evil, #devils   #halloween2012  #colorado, #denver, #centralcity  

2012-10-02 05:13:44 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Hell's Minion Spotted in Golden Colorado

 #halloweentown curated +Brad Buckmaster and +Shantha Marie Fountain 
#halloween, #scary, #evil, #devils   #halloween2012  #colorado, #denver  

2012-09-19 22:47:38 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

#wildlife, #moose, #colorado, #rockymountains  , #photography  #WildlifeWednesday   #SepiaSaturday

2012-09-19 22:16:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Huge Bull Moose Encounter

Today while teaching a camera class near Indian Peaks (at Long Lake) a HUGE moose came out of the brush about 40 ft from us…  
I was freaking out trying to get my camera settings for the shot (since they were all set for slow shutter landscape shot)_……
By the time I got things right,,  the moose had walked right into the water in front of us (about 20 ft)…  If he had not liked us there we would have been dead…. He was HUGE.
Probably 7 ft. tall at his head (not the antlers,, the head), definitely taller than me and I'm 6 ft.
 
Finally was able to capture one lousy shot that was in focus before he wandered across the water away from me…  I shot tons more photos,, but the light was totally wrong ,, he was in the shadows facing away from me most of the time.  I managed one more shot that is not horrible, though he'sstill facing away... more »

2012-09-19 00:18:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Fall Colors in the Rockies

Fall is in prime time right now in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The trees started their change early this year and time is running out for those of you who want to take a photo tour. 

I've been getting some pretty sweet photos so please come see what Fall looks like here in the Rockies.

Photo Gallery: http://www.genetewksbury.com/p713715414

Blog Post: http://www.bigsunphotography.com/archives/3395

#fall, #autumn, #aspen, #colorado, #rockies, #rockymountains, #photography, #photos, #pictures

2012-09-09 22:17:50 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

My Photo of the Month
Bull Elk

I like this photograph so much it might even make photo of the year (but that remains to be seen).  

While leading a photography tour in Rocky Mountain National Park this week, I came across the ubiquitous herd of doe Elk on the side of the road. Just as we approached, a huge Bull Elk disappeared into the woods.  While everyone stood roadside watching the ladies, I entered the woods with camera in hand to go look for Papa Elk.  After about ten minutes I found him in the thick near a stream.  I carefully followed him for a ways.  He would run off, then I'd creep back close to him, get some shots and then he would move on.

I later grabbed my tour client.  We then went back into the woods circling behind where I figured he had gone.  We eventually found him again and were both able to capture some amazing photographs.
more »

2012-09-01 05:14:20 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Throwing my hat into the ring for this week's "Hack This Photo" 

Using a half dozen textures and some selective enhancements (and de-hancements).... .is that a word?   I tried to draw all focus to those eyes and lips.

#hackthisphoto

2012-08-31 07:03:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

New Distressed Art Piece added to my texture photography gallery.

#monks, #religion, #thailand, #texturedthursday  #Buddhist, #buddhism  

2012-08-31 06:52:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Young Thai Monk
New Distressed Art Piece

Hey folks,,, been a long time since I've put out any new textured photography (which I'm not refering to as "Distressed Art")…  I don't love that name,,, but I can't seem to think of a good one.  If you have any suggestions, by all means please let me hear your ideas.  Anyway.  This piece is a blend of about a dozen images.  The monk himself was shot in Thailand.  All the rest of the images in this photo came from Vietnam.  Look real close and see if you can find other images in the artwork that are not so obvious.  It's like "Find Waldo".

As always you can view this artwork in it's entirety on my gallery.  Museum quality prints are available as well.

http://www.genetewksbury.com/p379416644/h40BD8DF8
#FineArt... more »

2012-08-21 05:10:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Stunning Colorado Imagery

Just finished a video montage of my favorite images shot here in Colorado during my photo tours.  Check 'em out and let me know what you think.

2012-08-19 19:52:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Golden Fine Art Festival
Just got back from the Golden Fine art Festival.  It's pretty sweet.  I saw some really impressive stuff there.  MUCH nicer works than I see at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. It's going all day long, so if you live in the area, I'd recommend getting on down there. http://www.demotix.com/news/1397468/family-fun-golden-fine-art-festival

2012-08-19 05:05:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Niwot Jazz Festival Photos

Was able to capture some pretty sweet stage shots today when I dropped by the Niwot 2nd Ave. Jazz Festival.  I might also add I had the best pizza I've eaten in Colorado ever (been here 20 years, so that's saying something - photo included).

The 2012 Niwot Jazz on 2nd Ave Festival is held all day, with all ages entertainment including a long list of musicians, food vendors and dancing in the streets.

http://www.demotix.com/news/1395832/music-food-and-dancing-abound-niwot-jazz-festival

#jazz   #festivals   #music   #musicmonday   #festivals2012   #jazzfriday   #jazzthursday   #musiceveryday   #Niwot   #Boulder   #colorado  

2012-08-14 19:53:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Paul Ryan Rally
I decided to visit the Paul Ryan Campaign today in Lakewood to try and capture some good photo journalism shoots. Maybe get picked up by the local media.

I had to jump under the security ropes when people were turned to get the sweet spots I did. But that's what reporteres do,,, right?
-------------------
Paul Ryan kicks off his second day of campaigning on the Romney/Ryan
republican presidential ticket in Lakewood, Colorado. Fellow Republican
politicians from Colorado where also there lending support and rallying the crowd for Ryan's speech.

http://www.demotix.com/news/1387884/new-republican-vice-presidential-candidate-paul-ryan-holds-rally

#politics   #Ryan , #paulryan   #republican   #republicanparty   #politics   #political   #rally   #speech   #campaign2012   #vicepresident   #colorado ... more »

2012-08-03 21:43:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

SongKran Festival - ChiangMai Thailand 2012
The world's biggest water fight

http://youtu.be/amOQOp9Yh5M

The SongKran Festival in Thailand (Thai New Years) is held throughout the country and revolves around religious ceremonies, lots of parades and a never ending battle of water weapons in the streets.

To view  the more "cultural" photography I captured while in Thailand this year, please visit the following gallery (http://www.genetewksbury.com/p18275888).

#SongKran, #songkranfestival , #thailand  

2012-08-02 21:48:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Broncos Training Day - Dove Vallery

Today I went to Dove Valley to watch the Broncos practice.
It was cool. Got to see Peyton Manning up close in action.

Sadly they don't let you bring "real" camera equipment in so I was relegated to my little pocket camera with no zoom and horrible resolution (so I can't crop in either).  Such a shame as there were many great photo opps.

Still, it's fun to snap some photos of the practice.  

2012-07-30 02:57:54 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Yellow Duckie Attack

As part of the Buffalo Bill Days celebration in Golden, thousands of plastic ducks were let loose into Clear Creek, the local stream. The ducks are sold at $2 a piece and the winning ducks yield prices for the sponsors. Proceeds go to local charity.

See More Photos: http://www.demotix.com/news/1362532/thousands-plastic-yellow-ducks-released-clear-creek

#golden, #colorado, #buffalobilldays  
#WorldCultureSunday
#ToyTuesday
#WhateverWednesday
 #CaptionThisThursday
#RuralSaturday

2012-07-29 13:38:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

James Homles Shooting
Aurora Community Victim's Memorial

Seven days after the Aurora Cinema 16 theater shooting in Colorado, the mourners continue to visit the growing memorial across the street. Near 100 degree heat did not keep the community from showing up for the one week anniversary of the slayings.

See more at: 
http://www.demotix.com/news/1360588/aurora-theater-shooting-memorial-7-days-later#slide-1

#aurorashooting   #auroracolorado  #SacredSunday  #MyTownTuesday #HistoryThursday  #FeelingsFriday  #StreetSaturday

2012-07-29 13:38:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The Century 16 Theater

One week after the mass shooting by James Holmes in Aurora Colorado, the Century 16 theater is still closed down and sectioned off with police tape. Flowers left from the day one of the shooting still lie in the grass outside the theater.

More Information and Photos: http://www.demotix.com/news/1360514/century-16-theater-aurora-colorado-still-shut-down

#aurorashooting #auroracolorado #SacredSunday  #MyTownTuesday #HistoryThursday  #FeelingsFriday  #StreetSaturday

2012-07-29 13:38:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

*Images of the 12 victims of the Aurora Shootings*'

12 Crosses bear the names and photos of the victims from last week's gunman shooting in Aurora Colorado. These symbolic graves are part of an ever growing memorial which has sprung up across the street from the theater where the shootings took place.

Read more at: http://www.demotix.com/news/1360641/images-12-victims-aurora-shootings

AURORA, Colo.- Images of each of the memorial crosses created for the 12 victims of the Aurora Colorado, Century 16 theater shootings.

-6-year-old Veronica Moser-Sullivan
-18-year-old Alexander Jonathan "AJ" Boik
-23-year-old Micayla Medek
-24-year-old Alexander C. Teves
-24-year-old Jessica Ghawi
-26-year-old Jonathan Blunk
-27-year-old Alex M. Sullivan
-27-year-old John T. Larimer
-27-year-old Matt McQuinn
-29-year-old... more »

2012-07-07 01:16:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Hanging Lake Colorado

I just added a new location to my list of available photography tour destinations here in Colorado.  "Hanging Lake".  It's amazing!

Hands down it is the most "lush" location that I know of in Colorado.  It's like a small rain forest eco-system trapped in the Rocky Mountains. This emerald green lake is bordered with a long line of waterfalls.  The cliff walls are adorned with moss, ferns, flowers and greenery of all types.  Seriously, this is not the normal dry Colorado environment we're used to. 

If you'd like to learn more about the Photo Tours visit here:
http://www.bigsunphototours.com/colorado/hanging-lakes.htm

#colorado #hanginglake, #photography, #photographers  
#PlusPhotoExtract,  #ZenSunday, #SundaySubtleLandscapes, #MacroMonday, #WaterfallWednesday, #FloralFriday

2012-07-02 19:32:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Flowers and Goats (part II)

Another trip up to Mount Evans produced some more really nice wild flower photography and Mountain Goats.

There is probably no more than a week or two left of decent flower photos left  to shoot up at Mount Evans this year.  In fact it's the last place with "attractive" flowers anywhere here in central Colorado.  Everywhere else I've gone the flowers are either already gone or well past their prime, leaving you only wilted petals and drag colors.

This years extremely early spring, hot weather and lack of rain has pretty much leveled this years flower photography.  You have to get up near 12-13,000 feet to still find flowers in their prime.

If you are still interested in taking a flower photography tour you'll want to try and get it done thiswee... more »

2012-06-25 21:00:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Flowers and Goats
Photos from a recent drive up Mt. Evans Colorado.

 #MacroMonday
 #WildlifeWednesday
 #FloralFriday
#colorado   #flowers   #wildlife  

2012-06-19 03:20:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Pike National Forest

Decided I'd go for a drive today through the Pike National Forest here in Colorado.  My drive turned into a twelve hour marathoon of exploring.  I just kept going down more and more little roads to see what I could find.  While I did not come back with a large portfolio of work, I did manage to capture a few nice photos.  

2012-06-07 20:23:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Macro Wild Flowers in Colorado
and even more macro'er

Went out today early this morning at checked out the sweet wild flowers which are dusting the area at Mount Falcon.  Managed to get in about three hours of good shots before the wind simply started making it impossible.

With each shot here I've shown you the original macro shot and then cropped it down even further so you can dig the super cool stuff you only see when your way up close.

#PlusPhotoExtract
Kerry Murphy, Jennifer Eden, and Kelli Seeger Kim. Use #MacroMonday
 Alfie Goodrich. Use #OnePrimeWednesday
 Tamara Pruessner. Use #FloralFriday
#colorado, #flowers, #flowerphotography  , #macrophotography  

2012-06-05 22:53:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

DSLR Buyers Guide
what you need to know and why

I get a lot of folks asking me "what camera should I buy? I want a new DSLR".  Unfortunately this is not a cut 'n dry recommendation.  Everyone has different needs, different preferences and of course different budgets.

So instead of giving a bland blanket answer that doesn't help them too much, I've put together a relatively comprehensive article with all the major stats and features that most DSLR camera buyers should think about, (and some that they should avoid wasting time thinking about).  More than that however, I explain why each of these features is important (or unimportant) when seeking out your first DSLR.

I hope you find it useful, and if so, please pass the link around the Google+ sphere.

#cameras, #buyerguide , #dslr , #reviews , #digitalcameras , #guide , #ad... more »

2012-06-01 04:30:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Portrait Workshop
Denver - June 30th

Whether or not portraits is the direction you wish to go with your photography, skills in portraiture are a "must have". Why? Because friends and family are always going to be asking you to take their photos. Often this is the stepping stone to paying gigs and future opportunities. Maybe you're into photographing weddings,,, or bands,,, or even animals. Well, they all require you to master your portrait skills to be successful.

Good news! Big Sun Photography has teamed up with John Wakefield, a lifetime portrait professional who was once commissioned to photograph Ronald Reagan. Together we will be providing several portrait workshops here in the Denver area. The workshops will be out of doors and will focus on using the natural environment and lighting to produce beautiful photographs of people.

2012-06-01 00:09:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Guanella Pass Colorado
New Spring Photos

Finally, after about a year or so of being closed most of the time… Guanella Pass has opened up again. This is great news. Well, particularly for me since it opens up a whole lot of great territory for my tours, but also as it's just a wonderful place to waste a day driving through the mountains. I went out yesterday for just such a drive and managed to capture a few sweet photographs. Here are my favorites from the day.

#colorado, #tours, #photography, #rockies

2012-05-29 00:55:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

More Macro Photos


#macro, #photography, #insects, #bugs, #flowers,
Curators Kerry Murphy, Jennifer Eden, and Kelli Seeger Kim. #MacroMonday
Curator is Mike Spinak. Use #WildlifeWednesday
Curator is Tamara Pruessner. Use #FloralFriday

2012-05-29 00:49:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Macro Photography
a day of flowers and bugs in Colorado


Hooray! My new Macro lens arrived this week and I finally had a chance to give it a proper testing. The lens is a Tonkina 100mm 2.8 Macro. For the most part I'm quite pleased with it's performance. The manual focus is very easy to work with and easily jumps from manual to auto focus with a push/pull of the focus lens focus ring. Unless you are using the lens for purposes other than macro (for example as a portrait lens), you will not be worrying about auto focus to begin with as auto focus in Macro simply gives up too much control (plus it spends way too much time searching). Sadly this Tonkina lens has no vibration reduction system. This would have been useful as I was forced to push my ISO higher than what I would have preferred in an effort to deal with camera shake caused by the shutter (even with the... more »

2012-05-25 20:25:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Solar Eclipse
I had no special filters (for my lens nor my eyes),, so I pretty much was wasting my time hiking up the mountain to photograph the solar eclipse last week.

But luck was on my side. For about 30 seconds the clouds were just the right thickness to act as a natural filter over the sun allowing me to look where I was shooting (sort of,, still damn bright), and click off a few frames without torching my sensor (I hope).

The other two photos were taken from the same location. They are not eclipses, but they're kinda fun.

#eclipse, #photography , #colorado , #denver , #pictures

2012-05-10 04:01:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Nautilus
My latest textured imagery.
The Nautilus was taken at a fossil collector store...
Most of the textures were shot at Ho Chi Min's palace in Vietnam.

Curated by Charlotte Therese Björnström, Simon Kitcher and Nathan Wirth. Tag #ZenSunday
Curated by +Christine Hauber and Matt Suess. Use #TextureBlendThursday
Curated by Ken Hoyle and Sherri Meyer. Tag #StillLifeSaturday
Curated by Julia Anna Gospodarou. Tag #SeaTuesday

2012-05-08 23:32:56 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

* Tattered Curtains*

Hey folks,, would like some help picking between these two. I need to add only one to my portfolio, but can't decide which works best.

To me the closer one is more focused on the curtains, while the further one better makes the point of the broken down house... Comments?

#MonochromeMonday
Curators Melanie Kintz and Jame Furlong. #MyTownTuesday
Curated by Ian Ference. #TuesDecay
Curated by Ranjan Saraswati. #ArchiTextureTuesday
Curated by Alexius Jørgensen. #CandidMoodTuesday
Curated by Jenness 'Dory' Asby. #CaptionThisThursday
Curator is Renee Stewart Jackson. #SepiaSaturday