by activelight | Jun 29, 2017 | How to shoot, Landscape photography, New Mexico, Travel |
When we moved to Albuquerque in 2013, I thought, “Great, we’re at 5900 feet elevation, so summers shouldn’t be too hot.” My impression didn’t last beyond that first summer. It’s not Phoenix, but June in Albuquerque is warm enough that I’ve looked for cooler...
by activelight | May 11, 2017 | How to shoot, Landscape photography |
Plan But Verify When I plan a shoot, I need to know a few things – when and where are sunrise and sunset, and where will I need to be for best light on my subject? And what direction do prominent landscape features or ruin fronts face? Below Mesa Prieta,...
by activelight | Apr 27, 2017 | How to shoot, Landscape photography, National Monument, New Mexico, Petroglyphs, photo workshop, Shot Design, telephoto, Wildlife |
Want to find out where the petroglyphs are? Use this easy form to contact me for a workshop or full-blown photo tour. Bring the Big One On my last photo workshop to Petroglyph National Monument in March, we’d seen rock squirrels, jack rabbits and canyon wrens....
by activelight | Apr 6, 2017 | Birds, How to shoot, New Mexico, Wildlife |
Advantages to Early Mornings My wife’s early airport departure got me up and gave me an opportunity for some morning wildlife photography. In California that would have meant a trip to Palo Alto Baylands or Shoreline at Mountain View for waterbirds. Here in...
by activelight | Mar 30, 2017 | How to shoot, Travel |
Like it or not, you depend on the weather. All of us are pre-shrunk, and with the proper clothing, weather isn’t a problem. But you’d like to know what to expect before you go, especially any interesting light or sky conditions for photography....
by activelight | Mar 23, 2017 | How to shoot, Shot Design |
Late Winter Tree Show Right when winter shuffles off the stage, the floral display begins. It won’t be on the ground, but on the trees. Pink and white start popping out everywhere, insisting you pay attention. Then the petals slowly transform to the...
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