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2013-06-04 19:34:53 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 43 +1s)

Let Your Light Shine Down
Canyon X, Arizona

On our first outing together, +Casey McCallister , +Michael Bonocore , +Colby Brown  and I were exploring Canyon X with our stellar guide Christopher Eaton of Overland Canyon Tours we made it back to the upper portion of the canyon to check on the changing light conditions. We were happily surprised to find a variety of shifting light beams, including this spectacle going on above us. The beams were typically short lived, but this one lingered on and with great intensity. 

5D2, 35mm, 4 seconds at ISO 500.

www,rphphoto.com

2013-06-03 17:30:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Life is an adventure - celebrate it

So many friends, family and even people I've met through social media have been asking me about parting gifts, parties, and last hoorahs before I pack up and relocate to the Pacific Northwest. Rather than having more stuff to consider packing in the moving truck, I figured I would ask if the sentiments and gift purchases could be put towards helping me fund one of my greatest passions - adventure.

I've created a GoFundMe account for those that might feel motivated to contribute to the new chapter I'm about to embark on in my life. These funds will go towards pertinent purchases like bear spray, a new down sleeping bag, and snowshoes. Contribute whatever you feel like, $1, $5, etc., all is greatly appreciated.  I've set a goal of $1,000.00 which is optimistic, but I had to put a $ value in there :)
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2013-05-31 22:46:34 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

Life is an adventure - celebrate it

So many friends, family and even people I've met through social media have been asking me about parting gifts, parties, and last hoorahs before I pack up and relocate to the Pacific Northwest. Rather than having more stuff to consider packing in the moving truck, I figured I would ask if the sentiments and gift purchases could be put towards helping me fund one of my greatest passions - adventure.

I've created a GoFundMe account for those that might feel motivated to contribute to the new chapter I'm about to embark on in my life. These funds will go towards pertinent purchases like bear spray, a new down sleeping bag, and snowshoes. Contribute whatever you feel like, $1, $5, etc., all is greatly appreciated.  I've set a goal of $1,000.00 which is optimistic, but I had to put a $ value in there :)
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2013-05-31 12:23:04 (6 comments, 3 reshares, 46 +1s)

Rock Candy
South Coyote Buttes, Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona

+Colby Brown  and I lucked into two walk up permits for this location while visiting back in April. This was by far my favorite location out of all of our adventures. The colors and structure within the sandstone are so amazing, you could easily spend an entire day eagerly surveying rock outcrops and finding interesting compositions.

This is one of the iconic features within South Coyote Buttes which we happened to walk right upon as we entered the area. We shot in various light conditions but I was most happy with this capture from about 30 minutes after sunset.

All my junk gets packed up this weekend so I'm going to be putting image editing on hold until I'm settled in the Palouse in August. In the meantime, I still have a few things to share and will be shooting on my adventure... more »

2013-05-16 00:36:35 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 61 +1s)

Impending

I heard that the new interface was very friendly for vertical images, so I was hoping to share some more work from my recent adventure in the southwest. 

This was taken on our evening visit to South Coyote Buttes in the Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.  This place is absolutely wild - not just for the remote aspect, but the colors and features within the sandstone.  I cannot wait to return to this area and explore additional areas!

www.rphphoto.com

#plusphotoextract #southwest  

2013-05-14 21:24:36 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 44 +1s)

Gauntlet
Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah

A mix of warm and cool light in the Zebra Slot of Escalante- Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah. This was by far one of my very favorite places that +Colby Brown and I visited during our exploration of this amazing place. Three shots taken at f/11 and blended for depth of field.

#plusphotoextract #southwest #desert #slotcanyon  

www.rphphoto.com

2013-05-14 21:19:31 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

Gauntlet
Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah

A mix of warm and cool light in the Zebra Slot of Escalante- Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah. This was by far one of my very favorite places that +Colby Brown and I visited during our exploration of this amazing place. Three shots taken at f/11 and blended for depth of field.

#plusphotoextract #southwest #desert #slotcanyon  

www.rphphoto.com

2013-05-08 00:43:32 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

"Blown Away"

First image from another fantastic night out. This was the scene near Bow Summit this morning at around 3:45. The Milky Way seemed to emerge directly from Crowfoot Mountain. I already miss the northern reaches of Banff National Park!

Note: I really don't endorse lying in the middle of the road for photos. I had not seen another vehicle for hours and it seemed like an OK thing to do...

2013-05-07 20:27:28 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Epic morning in the South Carolina Lowcountry

Live on the +Singh-Ray Filters blog is my article on an astoundingly lucky adventure into the South Carolina lowcountry to photograph Boneyard Beach.

http://singhray.blogspot.com/2013/05/peyton-hale-times-his-spontanious-visit.html

2013-05-07 01:58:24 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 49 +1s)

Evening at Stud Horse
Lake Powell area, Arizona

I've been itching to share some of the stuff from the recent southwest tour with +Colby Brown   +Casey McCallister   and the infamous +Michael Bonocore  ... man I have a TON of files to archive, key word, and sort but I've let a little bit my impatient side get the better of me :)

Mike, Casey and I took out on the adventure to find this locale in hopes of lingering clouds over Page would go boom with color. The conditions were right, but just too much stuff blocking the horizon to the west. I was really eager to check out some of these unique hoodoo formations and hope for something epic.

Regardless of the conditions fizzling on us, it was very cool to check out and we had a blast venturing out on the power line cut and dealing with stubborn cattle.

Thanks to +Brady Beck   for letting meborrow... more »

2013-05-06 22:33:03 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 41 +1s)

Evening at Stud Horse
Lake Powell area, Arizona

I've been itching to share some of the stuff from the recent southwest tour with +Colby Brown  +Casey McCallister  and the infamous +Michael Bonocore  ... man I have a TON of files to archive, key word, and sort but I've let a little bit my impatient side get the better of me :)

Mike, Casey and I took out on the adventure to find this locale in hopes of lingering clouds over Page would go boom with color. The conditions were right, but just too much stuff blocking the horizon to the west. I was really eager to check out some of these unique hoodoo formations and hope for something epic.

Regardless of the conditions fizzling on us, it was very cool to check out and we had a blast venturing out on the power line cut and dealing with stubborn cattle.

Thanks to +Brady Beck  for letting me borrowhis... more »

2013-05-05 14:54:46 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 27 +1s)

Land & Colors

2013-04-30 13:33:15 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

Spent yesterday in Canyon X with +Colby Brown, +Casey McCallister, and +Michael Bonocore photographing some amazing light. Our 10 day tour of Escalante and northern Arizona is almost complete and I have a boat load of images to sort and begin working on when I return to the east coast.

Thanks to Overland Canyon Tours for their top notch guide service (Ask for Chris!) for showing us what Canyon X had to offer.

Here's a quick iPhone pic from our time shooting there yesterday.

2013-04-28 18:47:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

Yesterday +Peyton Hale and I set off to explore the hidden gems of Paria Canyon. We hiked in for roughly 4 miles before turning around so that we could make sunset out in the White Pocket area of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona.
We are here for another day and then it is off to Page, AZ for some fun in Antelope Canyon and Canyon X. Looks like we should have solid sunset weather for Stud Horse Point and Horseshoe Bend as well. We have a jam packed 4 days left...

Photo taken with the HTC One and edited with +Snapseed

#Androidography #htcONE #Snapseed

2013-04-26 20:46:32 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

A quick iPhone pano photo from yesterday afternoon at South Coyote Buttes.

It's off to White Pocket now for a few more days of shooting!

2013-03-18 23:48:43 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 41 +1s)

I'm still alive....

Work, job searching, planning a move, and life in general has consumed much of my time right now, leaving little for photography and even processing. 

Fortunately I still have a few odds and ends to work on, plus I'm getting geared up for 9 days in southern Utah and northern Arizona next month. 

In the meantime, here's a little something for today and tomorrow!

#monochromemonday #treetuesday  

www.rphphoto.com

2013-02-21 14:04:35 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 35 +1s)

"Illusion Liquide"
Discover a new world!
Have a good day and thanks all for your support here on G+
Website: www.naturephotographie.com

#waterfall  

2013-02-11 19:53:37 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 32 +1s)

Desert Light

A giant thirst is a great joy when quenched in time.
-- Edward Abbey

I'm holed up in my apartment fighting off what seems to be a bad cold or maybe even the flu... Hard to focus on doing work at home so I figured I'd share something I had been working on from the archives.

This was a scene captured in Death Valley National Park back in February 2012 during our visit there as the sun started creeping into the to the northeast of Badwater Basin. The mixed light on the hillside was wonderful, so a quick stop and a short walk was in order.

www.rphphoto.com

#monochomemonday #deathvalleynationalpark #california  

2013-02-11 18:06:02 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 28 +1s)

Sunset over Tuolumne Meadows along Budd Creek, Yosemite National Park, California USA

From my Best of 2012 collection. Tuolumne Meadows is one special place in the Yosemite high country and you just never know what the evening may bring.

#mountainmonday  hosted by +Michael Russell 
#amazinglandscapes  hosted by +Rolf Hicker 
#landscapephotography  hosted by +Margaret Tompkins 
#plusphotoextract  hosted by +Jarek Klimek 
+Mountain Photos  #moodymonday   #motivationmonday  +Landscape Photography  #yosemitenationalpark   #tuolumnemeadows   #fineartplus   #sierranevada  

©Russ Bishop / www.russbishop.com - For prints & licensing: http://tinyurl.com/bayf8pl

2013-02-11 15:10:45 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Namibian Nights

A short timelapse by +Marsel van Oosten  from one of the most amazing desert locations on the planet. This is in the top three on my bucket list and Marsel does such a wonderful job transposing the jaw-dropping beauty in his images. 


http://vimeo.com/squiver/namibian-nights

2013-02-10 19:37:43 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 10 +1s)

awesome 360 panorama of the world's highest waterfall - 

http://www.airpano.com/360Degree-VirtualTour.php?3D=Angel-Waterfall-Venezuela

#bucketlist   #venezuela   #panorama  

2013-02-05 22:18:03 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Well, it's official....

We're moving to Pullman, Washington! This summer we pack up and head west as my lovely girlfriend Kaitlyn has accepted an academic internship at Washington State University.  We'll be heading out in June so I can do some job shopping and my plans are to arrive in the area in mid July.

I'm so stoked to get out and explore all the photographic potential that will surround me as well as the opportunity to meet many of the great Pacific Northwest nature photographers!

2013-01-31 23:23:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

a nice write-up on +QT Luong in this month's Outdoor Photographer Magazine

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/transient-as-the-light.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OPeNewsFeb_020113

2013-01-30 14:47:34 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Awesome Timelapse Video

This is some really stunning work, lots of Iceland and lots of American southwest :) - thanks for sharing this +Aaron Reed

http://vimeo.com/dustinfarrell/lsv3

2013-01-29 23:05:53 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

Awesome Timelapse Video

This is some really stunning work, lots of Iceland and lots of American southwest :) - thanks for sharing this +Aaron Reed

http://vimeo.com/dustinfarrell/lsv3

2013-01-29 13:44:45 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

The Pull -- San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
#longexposure   #sanfrancisco   #monochromemonday  

2013-01-28 16:46:26 (5 comments, 8 reshares, 12 +1s)

Google+ Is Now the #2 Largest Social Network In The World

A recent report by Global Web Index has revealed that +Google+ has now surpassed Twitter in active users!

This quick graphic I created only shows the numbers for Facebook, Google+, and Twitter, although Technically +YouTube was considered #3 and Twitter came in at #4.

If anyone has yet to see the value in Google+ as a platform to build an audience for their business or brand, they seriously need to re-think some things.

Update: If you'd like to download the image you can find it here: http://dustn.ws/XEE609. Proper attribution is appreciated. :D

[HT +Rahul Roy and +martin shervington for making me aware of the original report: http://dustn.ws/10Zjkjl]

#socialmedia #evanG + #facebook #twitter

2013-01-26 16:37:22 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Spent this morning back on Boneyard Beach hoping for the right mix of light and water levels amongst the derelict trees. +Colby Brown was caught in the act while getting some work done. Hopefully tomorrow brings the intense sunrise we've been eager to photograph!

iPhone snap edited with Snapseed.

2013-01-21 22:11:31 (18 comments, 9 reshares, 73 +1s)

Back to the Boneyard

T minus 1 day until I'm headed back to the Boneyard of coastal South Carolina for a few days of shooting with +Colby Brown.  This is going to be a nice break from things at work and hopefully a chance to capitalize on spending more than 24 hours at this location :) Lets hope my luck carries on here!

Shot with the +Singh-Ray Filters  LB Warming Polarizer and 3 Stop Reverse Grad ND. Edited with the +Wacom Americas  Induos 5 tablet.

www.rphphoto.com

#potd #plusphotoextract #treetuesday  

2013-01-14 14:15:49 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

Monolith
Uncompahgre National Forest, CO

In the late evening on my last day in Ridgway, light danced along the aspen forest at the base of Courthouse Mountain and Chimney Rock in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado.

Edited with +Tony Kuyper's luminosity masks, +Sean Bagshaw editing tutorials and a black & white conversion in +Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro 2.

I know its an early attempt at +Monochrome Monday , but might as well make an effort :)

www.rphphoto.com

#monochromemonday #sanjuanmountains #niksoftware    #plusphotoextract  

2013-01-12 17:10:41 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 52 +1s)

Monolith
Uncompahgre National Forest, CO

In the late evening on my last day in Ridgway, light danced along the aspen forest at the base of Courthouse Mountain and Chimney Rock in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado.

Edited with +Tony Kuyper's luminosity masks, +Sean Bagshaw editing tutorials and a black & white conversion in +Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro 2.

I know its an early attempt at +Monochrome Monday , but might as well make an effort :)

www.rphphoto.com

#monochromemonday #sanjuanmountains #niksoftware    #plusphotoextract  

2013-01-11 22:08:14 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

Hawk Hill Sunrise - 145 megapixels

To see the whole thing in your browser go to: http://gigapan.com/gigapans/121425
(The version you see in this post is only 4000 pixels wide)

I took this yesterday morning while I was out walking around in the hills.  With the light changing so fast, it is not easy to get all the frames necessary without working quickly and efficiently.  I am practicing though - and getting better each time.  This is shot with a 70-200 lens and an Induro tripod and head (along with my trusty bubble level).

~joe
#azure   #panorama   #goldengatebridge  

2013-01-08 22:58:27 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 32 +1s)

Shattered

An intimate abstract from a late evening romp from parking area 2 of Valley of Fire State Park near Overton, Nevada. This caught my eye because to me it showcases both the beauty and fragility of this landscape. These scattered shards of sandstone fins swept down the slope, resting amidst the banding of the rock.

I have been so busy with other aspects of life pre and post holiday hoopla that it has been tough to contribute, but I am still around :)  I'm gearing up for a short trip back to the South Carolina lowcountry with +Colby Brown then eagerly awaiting an upcoming southwest adventure in the spring.

I'll be taking a siesta from traveling at that time until I know for certain when and where I'll be packing my bags and shuffling to my new residence. Hopefully I'll be bound for the west coast and I can partake in all this epic imagery I see... more »

2012-12-31 22:37:37 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

2012 - What an awesome ride

2012 has been a spectacular year for me as a photographer and in personal growth. It has been filled with great opportunity along the way and as well the closing of doors... but this is all part of the path we walk in life, facing challenges along the way and overcoming obstacles. Our greatest gifts in life are the ability to learn from the mistakes we've made as well as being tested to reveal what we are capable of accomplishing. 

So rather than reflect on the year's experiences and imagery I want to say thank you to all of the people that I have either met this year or to those friends and colleagues who continue to influence me, challenge me, and support me in all I have done. And thank you to all of those that have been influential in supporting what I do, although I am my biggest critic the positive reinforcement that I influence and... more »

2012-12-28 18:42:45 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 37 +1s)

~Winter Bliss~

“If you are not enjoying the journey, you probably won’t enjoy the destination.” — Author Unknown

Had another fun day playing in the snow in my snowshoes around Mt Hood. 

Happy Friday my friends! 

www.lancerudge.com
www.facebook.com/lancerudge

#mthoodnationalforest   #plusphotoextract   #landscapephotography  

2012-12-13 01:47:59 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Grabbing a 'nap' then on the road overnight to the Smokies for 9 days of NOLS Wilderness First Responder training. I'll post mobile pics as I can this week. It's gonna be a long sleep deprived night and tiresome class tomorrow. It sounds crazy, but hey that's me!

2012-12-09 17:00:54 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

Zion - Sunrise at the Court of Patriarchs

Words can't really describe what a great time I had on my recent adventures last month. It started with attending +Colby Brown   and +Peyton Hale  workshop at Zion, several trips and hikes to nearby locals such as the Valley of Fire, and ending a long three weeks with a trip to Disney and Florida with the family.  As much as I love and do plan to see more of the world in the coming months and years I don't think I could live the life of a pure travel photographer like +Elia Locardi - I get home sick after a couple weeks lol . 

I'm really busy both with my day job and more importantly with another project of mine, much closer to my love of photography, that I'll actually be announcing a bit about later today but this weekend I decided to set aside a couple hours and go for some low hanging fruit in my unprocessedpile ... more »

2012-12-08 19:35:08 (6 comments, 20 reshares, 50 +1s)

Lowcountry Fireworks
Coastal South Carolina

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2012-12-08 19:33:53 (8 comments, 5 reshares, 68 +1s)

Lowcountry Fireworks
Coastal South Carolina

as a tribute to what has been an incredible year for me, especially from a photographic standpoint, here's one I hadn't shared from my jaunt into the South Carolina lowcountry this past January. This area from the South Carolina coast is quite amazing and I was given the opportunity to photograph one of the best sunrise displays I've ever seen documented from this location.

I'm excited to be heading back this January with +Colby Brown , +Casey McCallister , and hopefully +Joe Azure in tow for a few solid days of shooting.

www.rphphoto.com

#potd #sunrisesaturday #southcarolina  

2012-12-08 17:39:54 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

haha, love this place has its own community!  Looking forward to sharing some of my greatest moments here :)

2012-12-02 14:46:09 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

"Fluted" being used on the main page for +National Geographic  photography page today. Fun :)

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/?source=NavPhoHome

2012-11-27 22:42:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

It is with the greatest delight and virtual fanfare that I proudly announce the official publication of my latest book, Photographing California; Vol. 1 – North. A guide to the natural landmarks of the Golden State.

http://www.enlightphoto.com/views/2012/11/27/photographing-northern-california.htm

2012-11-27 02:19:52 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

The +Wacom Americas fairy came today. I feel like I'm a fish out of water trying to edit initially, but now it's starting to get MUCH easier with greater precision. Looking forward to working on more images this week and post a review :)

2012-11-25 02:16:43 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 1 +1s)

I have 10 copies of +Gary Crabbe's Photographing California Vol. 1 book. Who wants one?

Share this post and I may send you one.

#books #photography

2012-11-22 00:57:57 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 41 +1s)

Windstone Arch
Valley of Fire, Nevada

I've begun pecking away at editing images from my efforts shooting to follow up  the four day Zion National Park workshop helping +Colby Brown lead a wonderful group of participants to a variety of locations within one of the most incredible national parks within the NPS contingency. It was an incredibly busy time of year for visitors and workshops, but as +Brian Rueb has stated, that's a topic all in itself!

I'm saving all the goodies for later, so in the meantime I'll share an image from my last morning out west.  I got up early and trekked out to a nondescript location in the red rock outcroppings of Valley of Fire State Park in the desert of Nevada to a notable formation made famous by the legendary David Muench.  Windstone Arch is a classic symbol of the southwest, but increased traffic in park attendance seemsto... more »

2012-11-19 20:47:12 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

A post concerning ethical questions for photographers in the wake of the shocking theft of rock art from a California location.

2012-11-19 17:30:02 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 32 +1s)

A Walk in the Desert
Death Valley, California

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

--John Muir

Happy #monochromemonday everybody!

#niksoftware #desert #landscapephotography  

2012-11-19 14:11:16 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

More tusks, a black and white one this time. I'll never bore of elephants, the photographic possibilities are endless along with the fact that I could watch them forever. #elephant #tusks

2012-11-18 13:51:15 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 32 +1s)

Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, a long range of volcanic mountains that stretches from Washington through Oregon to northern California. Its considered an active volcano, with its last eruption in 1894. Rainier erupted over a dozen times in the last 2,600 years, with the largest eruption 2,200 years ago.

I took this shot from reflection lake,  which has some of the most iconic views of Mt. Rainier in the park. Summer and fall, sunrise and sunset, it is perhaps the single-most photographed view for both budding and experienced photographers, who return again and again.

+Sunset Saturday  +Dennis Hoffbuhr #sunsetsaturday
#mountainphotos  +Mountain Photos
#landscapephotography +Landscape Photography +Margaret Tompkins +Carra Riley +paul t beard +David Heath Williams
+Bill Wood +Jim Warthman +Ben T +jeff beddow  +Jeannie Danna +Tom Hierl+... more »

2012-11-17 00:23:06 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 47 +1s)

'Quiet Flow'
Zion National Park, Utah

It was much different in the Narrows this year with water flow rates down to 37 cfs, a significant change from last year's 110 cfs in which we got quite the workout in our many hours hiking the Virgin River.  Water depths were a maximum of thigh deep during the 7 hours of shooting +Colby Brown and I put in on this day, but pockets of ice made things a bit tricky along the hike.

This is a quick edit from LR to CS6 - I haven't been happy with my sRGB files when posting on social media sites, so hopefully this is better!

www.rphphoto.com

#zionnationalpark #desertsouthwest #glow