Here in Arizona, the summertime light becomes harsh in short order. One of the things I do to increase my shooting time is to switch to the infrared camera. High sun and infrared capture lead to some interesting high-contrast images. I had a Lumix G6 converted to an infrared sensor
Part of being a night photographer is to know where to go, what to do and when to leave. One of the most common questions I get asked is whether I have had frightening encounters with people when I am photographing at night. Although I’ve been lucky, the answer is
I discussed my book about Route 66, night photography, light painting, history, and stories in this YouTube video. I love it when so many fascinating topics collide in one presentation. California Historic Route 66 Association Zoom Series California Historic Route 66 Association began in 1990 to foster, expand, promote, and
I relish the time I have exploring the heavens. Milky Way photography gives me the excuse to head out and spend time in nature. Once I’m setup, long exposures and experimentation give me time to appreciate life. Capturing the Milky Way This is one example of getting the Milky Way
Three other Photofocus Road Trips for Arizona covered north, north central and central areas. Now we head closer to the Mexican border in southern Arizona. Tuscon You’ll jump on I-10 South and drive through lots of flat, dusty land. The desert can be like that. But after you pass through
In part one, we focused on north central Arizona. In part two, we traveled up into northern Arizona, including the Grand Canyon. Now let’s head south with a stop or three along the way. Jerome I recommend heading to Prescott from Sedona trough Jerome for the more adventurous. The former
In part one of this look at Arizona photo opportunities, Sedona and the high desert red rock country were examined. Only a little over an hour north, you’ll find the hills and mountains of Flagstaff. An hour and a half further you find the opposite, the state’s masterpiece, the Grand
Editor’s note: This summer, we’re bringing you articles from around the United States, highlighting different photographic locations for you to check out. Whether your own backyard or worthy of a road trip, we hope you’ll get inspired! Here’s a preview by Bob Coates on Arizona. Look for our series, Photofocus
We don’t get a lot of snow here in Sedona, AZ. When it falls with accumulation, it’s an event. My having made mistakes in the past can help you in the future. To use a couple Disney characters, keep your snow from turning into “Drizella” and make it “Snow White.”
Earlier this year, I visited a bunch of gorgeous locations throughout the southwest US. If you want to know what it’s like to have your jaw drop wide open, just head over to areas like White Pocket in the Vermilion Cliffs of Arizona. I honestly have never seen landscapes quite
I’ve been thinking about this photo tip for a while, mostly because I make it a habit to review my archive from years ago. As photographers who constantly practice and learn new things, it is natural for our sensibilities to evolve. What we thought looked good before may not today.
