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by Mark Bohrer | Nov 9, 2018 | Ancestral Puebloan, Landscape photography, National Monument, Petroglyphs, Photo tour |
Time to meet 5,000+ petroglyphs and stark mountain landscapes. Mesa Prieta is usually deserted, and touched by decent morning light (sometimes spectacular). So how do you get ready? Beyond revisiting the route to the location, my pre-shoot thoughts go something like...
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by Mark Bohrer | May 3, 2018 | Ancestral Puebloan, Cliff Dwellings, Ghost Towns, Interiors, Landscape photography, Leica, New Mexico, Ruins |
There were about 100,000 of them when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. They were scattered among the volcanic cliffs and protected sites along the Rio Grande River, 30 settlements altogether. The Conquistadores, missionaries, and pioneer settlers called them...
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by activelight | Mar 2, 2017 | Ancestral Puebloan, How to shoot, Photographic physics |
They Got Here First He threw seeds into the shallow pits he had dug. Chanting a prayer for abundant growth and good harvest, he carefully covered them and sprinkled precious water over the top. Then he turned towards the Turtle Mountain and thanked the gods for his...
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by activelight | Jan 12, 2017 | Ancestral Puebloan, How to shoot, Landscape photography, New Mexico, Ruins, Shot Design |
Work time’s over. You’re looking for a way out of the city, or just want to head out for a couple days. So you pack up, fill the tank, and do… what? Go where? Any choice is tied to a story. What story do you want to experience – to tell your...
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by activelight | Nov 1, 2016 | Ancestral Puebloan, Architecture, Equipment, How to shoot, Ruins, Travel |
From part 1 – Did you remember where you left the camera case? Avoid dropping your flash into San Francisco Bay? Good – you learned from my mistakes! This week I’ll show you how I carry gear for interiors, ruins and travel. The part 1 approach still...
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by activelight | Sep 29, 2016 | Ancestral Puebloan, Four Corners, New Mexico, Travel, Utah |
Summer Daydreaming – Winter Options Summer Vacation is a distant memory. The kids are back in school. While you’re grinding away at work, isn’t it nice to daydream about next summer? You don’t have to wait that long. Winter is a great time to...
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