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2013-05-23 16:45:14 (13 comments, 2 reshares, 36 +1s)

Hey! My Google+ Hangout starts in about 15 mins. Will be fun sharing my Route 66 images!

2013-05-23 15:49:42 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 82 +1s)

Starting today on my blog: Six Days of Photo Safari Tips. Today's topic: Go on a foot safari: http://ricksammon.com/

#photoworkshops #phototour #africansafari #kenyaphotosafari #tanzania #digitalphotography  

2013-05-23 04:00:01 (18 comments, 17 reshares, 238 +1s)

"Sunset in the Park with Rick." :-)

We shoot here on my "Rick's Backyard Digital Photography Workshop" in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

It's a Canon 5D Mark III in-camera HDR image, enhanced with Nik Color Efex Pro.

Explore the light,
Rick
www.ricksammon.com

#photoworkshops #phototour #canonphotographers #5dmarkiii #hdr  

2013-05-22 20:00:17 (13 comments, 24 reshares, 200 +1s)

I just added some new videos that we shot in Iceland to my On-line Classes/Videos page. As you'll see, I like to make learning fun - and fast. Seeeeeee: http://ricksammon.com/on-line-classes/

#iceland2013 #iceland #photoworkshops #photostour  

2013-05-22 18:51:58 (25 comments, 17 reshares, 229 +1s)

Look closely in the water. You are seeing into the extremely clear and calm water.

I took this shot in Iceland, where I am heading to later this year on a workshop (full, sorry).

Explore the light,
Rick
www.ricksammon.com

#photoworkshops #phototour #iceland  

2013-05-22 18:49:12 (16 comments, 8 reshares, 163 +1s)

Looks like a happy family to me . . . . I took this shot in Iceland. Close-ups opps are good, too!

2013-05-22 12:37:29 (20 comments, 12 reshares, 242 +1s)

Nice sunset on the river in Croton on Hudson, NY tonight. We shoot here on my "Rick's Backyard" workshop. Info on my workshops page: http://ricksammon.com/2014-worksops/

2013-05-21 17:58:53 (9 comments, 7 reshares, 157 +1s)

In preparation of my 2014 Kenya/Tanzania photo safari/workshop, starting Thursday, I'm running a series on my blog: Six Days of Photo Safari Tips.

To follow along, subscribe to my blog: http://ricksammon.com/?format=rss

#africansafari #photoworkshops #phototour #travelphotography  

2013-05-21 12:46:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

My friend Ellen Denuto is part of the Fifth Annual Paterson Art Walk. Check it out: http://bit.ly/1a0jvdP

2013-05-21 12:34:17 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

Here's today's Feel Good song. Talk about being in the moment.

Musicians: listen to that walking bass!

2013-05-22 08:14:36 (19 comments, 10 reshares, 188 +1s)

Here's my current favorite HDR image, which I took on my recent Route 66 Road Trip. I used Nik HDR Efex Pro to create the image. See more of my plug-in images here: http://ricksammon.com/save-on-plug-ins/

#plugins #hdrphotography #highdynamicrange  

2013-05-20 21:19:29 (11 comments, 4 reshares, 38 +1s)

Feeling a bit down? Blast this song.

Listen to the bass!

2013-05-20 20:11:39 (14 comments, 11 reshares, 151 +1s)

I just had some fun turing a snapshot into a more artistic image: http://bit.ly/14K8Anu

Good fun!

#niksoftware #colorefexpro4 #plugins +Laurie Rubin 

2013-05-20 14:00:35 (49 comments, 2 reshares, 141 +1s)

Sooooo proud of our son Marco. He graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University this weekend with a degree in Quantitative Economics - along with two department honors and three awards.

Go Marco and go Tufts University.

Hard works pays off. Very hard work really pays off!

P.S. The Tufts professors are awesome.

#Tufts #graduation2013 #parenting +Victoria Schmitt +Hal Schmitt +Juan Pons 

2013-05-20 13:47:23 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 71 +1s)

Today's topic on my blog: How Come I'm Not Getting The Shot? http://ricksammon.com/

#photoworkshops #phototour  

2013-05-19 18:40:57 (5 comments, 4 reshares, 87 +1s)

Alex Morley is my awesome guest blogger today! Check how his inspiring work! http://ricksammon.com

+Alex Morley +Juan Pons 

2013-05-19 01:17:27 (30 comments, 40 reshares, 356 +1s)

I don't think anyone returns from an African photo safari unchanged. It's a magical experience.

Explore the light,
Rick
www.ricksammon

#africansafari #photoworkshops #phototour #photoworkshops  

2013-05-18 14:11:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Hey DPE Community. Hope you guys can hang out with my on my Goggle+ hangout on Thursday at 1 PM Eastern. I'll be sharing my favorite pix from Route 66 plus some Nik tips:  https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/105020366195257635597/events/ct948pg9ndmkkk4u96bchqss0c0

2013-05-18 11:54:02 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 39 +1s)

I like to make learning easy, fast and fun. Check out my Rick's Quick  How-to Videos on my site: http://ricksammon.com/on-line-classes/

#photoworkshops #photographers #iceland #oregoncoast #waterfall  

2013-05-18 01:50:26 (8 comments, 7 reshares, 84 +1s)

Here's a shot from my "Rick's Backyard" digital photo workshop, based in Croton on Hudson, NY. This Buddhist temple is is Kent, NY about 30 mins from my house. An awesome location.

My 2013 workshop is full, but dates are set for 2014: http://ricksammon.com/2014-worksops/

Explore the light,
Rick

#photoworkshops #phototour  

2013-05-17 21:19:52 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

Grab a quick lighting tip - and maybe a cool Westcott prize - here: http://bit.ly/14dpGuA

#studiophotography #studiophotography #lighting +Westcott Lighting +Brandon Heiss 

2013-05-17 20:50:48 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 83 +1s)

Hope you can hang-out with me on my Google+ Hang Out on Thursday at 1 PM Eastern. I'll be sharing my favorite Route 66 photographs - enhanced with Nik plugins. Join the fun:  http://bit.ly/16s04y9

2013-05-17 11:38:06 (22 comments, 4 reshares, 127 +1s)

No doubt Ansel Adams is the most famous landscape photographer of all time. He made and sold many posters.

Two of them are hanging here: Men's room, Mono Lake Inn.

So you wanna be famous..... :-)

#anseladams #landscapephotography  

2013-05-15 21:36:51 (24 comments, 1 reshares, 63 +1s)

Attention young parents: Don't blink.

The next photo you see here will be of my son's graduation this weekend from Tufts University. I tried not to blink, but it did not work . . .

This photo was taken about 10 years ago in Kuna Yala, Panama near the award winning San Blas hotel.

2013-05-15 18:13:52 (15 comments, 2 reshares, 65 +1s)

Go for it! Steal Like An Artist.

That the topic of my blog post today: http://bit.ly/143FRub

2013-05-15 14:40:46 (10 comments, 6 reshares, 119 +1s)

During one of my recent Croton on Hudson, NY workshops - an alien landed!

Explore the light,
Rick
www.ricksammon.com

2013-05-15 16:21:07 (20 comments, 24 reshares, 162 +1s)

Life is too short, and the time we waste in yawning can never be regained. – Anonymous

#motivation #inspiration #wildlifewednesday #wildlifephotography +Laurie Rubin 

2013-05-14 21:30:03 (14 comments, 23 reshares, 156 +1s)

Simply put: keep it simple. There is beauty in simplicity.

2013-05-14 19:39:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Did you mom get her first DSLR for Mother's Day? Is your dad getting one? how about the grad in your family? If so, these new DSLR photographers could use some help with the basics - which is where my Kelby Training class on Digital SLR Basics comes in. Check it out: http://bit.ly/GXEV1w

  #dslrphotography #caonphotography #canonusers  

2013-05-14 13:26:52 (10 comments, 6 reshares, 55 +1s)

Need some tips for photographing running horses? Here you go: http://bit.ly/Wa8gdI

#horses #runninghorses #actionphotography #sunset #sunrisephotography +Hal Schmitt +Victoria Schmitt +Juan Pons

2013-05-14 13:47:02 (12 comments, 2 reshares, 58 +1s)

Look Ma, no studio. That's what I talk about in my new on-line lighting class, coming in June! See the behind the scenes shot here: http://bit.ly/10UXEza

Explore the light,
Rick

#studiophotography #studiolights #portraitures #peoplephotography  

2013-05-14 02:04:31 (25 comments, 4 reshares, 78 +1s)

What does your photography mean to you? Just talk about the meaning - not what type of pictures you like to take. It may help others and . . .  you.

I look forward to your short and sweet comment.

This photograph is from my book, Face to Face: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059651574X?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=059651574X&linkCode=xm2&tag=ricksammonpho-20

+Laurie Rubin +Scott Kelby +Catherine Hall +John Paul Caponigro +Einar Erlendsson #digitalphotography +Alex Morley +Andy Smith +Andy Williams 

2013-05-13 16:55:09 (11 comments, 6 reshares, 102 +1s)

Tired of your reality - your photo reality? Change it with plug-ins. Plug-ins help to awaken the artist within. You'll find my favorite plug-ins here: http://ricksammon.com/save-on-plug-ins/

#plugins #nikcollection +Laurie Rubin 

2013-05-13 15:37:47 (15 comments, 3 reshares, 80 +1s)

You'll find my latest quick tips over on my blog. Today: Photographing waterfalls: www.ricksammon.com

#waterfallsphotography #naturephotography #outdoors
+Juan Pons 

2013-05-12 15:38:55 (17 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

For your consideration: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3%B6dinger%27s_cat

2013-05-12 11:43:37 (29 comments, 6 reshares, 106 +1s)

Boarding my 29th AA flight since January 1st. Well, at least there was a nice sunrise in Huntsville, AL this morning.

Being a travel photographer is fun. Traveling is not that much fun.

Rick
www.ricksammon.com

#sunrisephotography #sunrise #travelphotography #americanairlines

2013-05-11 23:59:39 (14 comments, 9 reshares, 127 +1s)

For your consideration . . .

The most important thing in a photograph is the feeling (or mood).

You convey your feeling with: Time (moment you took the shot) and Space (your composition).

FYI: The space-time continuum is a mathematical model that combines
space and time into a single idea.

So your photographs are a single idea.

Thoughts . . .

#creativity #ideas #inspirational #motivation +Glenn Taylor +Juan Pons +Catherine Hall +Hal Schmitt +Scott Kelby +Basia Schwartz 

2013-05-11 18:46:44 (49 comments, 13 reshares, 162 +1s)

Here's a concept: If you can't write a caption for a photograph, perhaps the photograph is not "saying" anything. Write a caption for your favorite photo today. Also... I'd like to hear your caption for this photograph.

+Laurie Rubin #captionthis #captioncontest  

2013-05-10 22:43:43 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 68 +1s)

Check out my latest quick lighting tip, courtesy Westcott. Also.... cool challenge and nice prize: http://bit.ly/18zaLgY

Good luck!
Rick

+F.J. Westcott #lighting #studiophotography  

2013-05-10 16:13:39 (62 comments, 0 reshares, 141 +1s)

What a way to start my 63rd year on the planet!

#sushi  

2013-05-09 15:59:20 (19 comments, 13 reshares, 163 +1s)

Quoting Salvador Dali: "Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing."

My take on Vermer's Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Explore the light,
Rick
www.ricksammon.com

#girlwiththepearlearing #studiophotography #studiolights  

2013-05-09 14:58:21 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 25 +1s)

I'm starting a new feature over on my blog; Product pick of the week. This week's pick: CamRanger. Read all about it: www.ricksammon.com.

#camranger #apps  

2013-05-08 23:44:36 (19 comments, 13 reshares, 148 +1s)

In advance of Mother's Day . . .

But first: Happy Mother's day to all the moms out there!

Here are a few things my mother told me (when I was a kid) that can be applied to your business, as well as your activities in the photo community. They can also help you in life.

1) Someone is always watching.
This is great advice to keep in mind in designing and posting stuff on your web site/blog. You never know who is watching. Someone may be watching who needs exactly what you have to offer. He or she may be a millionaire and may have a few bucks to spend on you!

2) Always sandwich a criticism with compliments. 
If you feel as though you need to criticize another photographer's work, don't just jump in with criticism. Rather, try to encourage the person to do better - before and after you get to your point.

3) Never give up.more »

2013-05-08 19:51:25 (11 comments, 12 reshares, 150 +1s)

I hope you can join me at the awesome California Photo Fest later this year: http://www.californiaphotofest.com.

You can save $60 off the Gold Week Pass ($499) by using this code: Podcast2013.

Photographing horses running on the beach is a highlight for me.

I used the Polaroid effect and Detail Extractor in Nik's Color Efex Pro on this image.

See you there!

+Victoria Schmitt +Hal Schmitt +Juan Pons #photofestival #photoworkshops #photoworkshops   +Laurie Rubin 

2013-05-08 19:14:26 (2 comments, 4 reshares, 29 +1s)

Today's guest blogger is Rob Dweck. Check out his awesome landscape images at: http://ricksammon.com/

#landscapephotography #landscape +Rob Dweck +Hal Schmitt +Victoria Schmitt +Juan Pons 

2013-05-08 15:19:40 (36 comments, 3 reshares, 41 +1s)

I just had a bad experience with customer service.

Do you agree? Customer service on the internet is going downhill. Why is it so hard - or impossible - to get someone on the phone?!?!

What ever happened to the customer is always right??

2013-05-08 12:42:56 (19 comments, 16 reshares, 137 +1s)

A tortoise travels only when it sticks out its neck. – Chinese Proverb

Today: stick out your neck and take a chance.

+Laurie Rubin +Larry Becker +John Paul Caponigro #motivation  

2013-05-08 23:50:17 (16 comments, 7 reshares, 156 +1s)

Having a bad day? Hang in!

#butterflies #naturephotography #closeupphotography +Laurie Rubin 

2013-05-07 18:41:34 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 47 +1s)

Hey, I'm in good company:
http://blog.chillisauce.co.uk/top-100-travel-photographers-in-the-world/

#travelphotography #traveltuesday #photoworkshops  

2013-05-07 15:26:42 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 39 +1s)

My friend and fellow Canon Explorer of Light Jennifer Wu and I are among the speakers at the Camera2Camera event in Las Vegas June 28 - 30. Hope to see you there! http://www.camera2cameraexpo.com/speakers

Tons to learn:

48 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING 30 HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS.  Topics include:
·         Sports and Action (Still and Video)
·         Fine Art Photography
·         Marketing and Management of a successful photography business
·         Nature, Landscape and Travel
·         Audio for Film Production
·         Fashion and Glamour
·         Portraits and Weddings
·         Food and Commercial Products (Still and Video)
·         Broadcast Television
·         SPECIAL OFFERING FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND ALL THREE DAYS: Making a Music Videofrom Start to Finish!

After the event, we know a great sushi place!

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