When I chat with people on the trails around the US, I often hear them say, “I bought this camera for this trip.” They then go on to tell me they don’t know a thing about the camera, but they’re…
How I Edit my Photos!
ver the last many years, I’ve managed to collect an extremely powerful collection of free and open-source programs. A few of my favorites include GIMP (Photoshop alternative), DaVinci Resolve (for videos), LibreOffice (still learning it, though it’s pretty close to…
How to Take Silky, Dreamy Waterfall Photos (with any Camera!)
Have you ever seen a professional photo of a waterfall, complete with silky water, deep green leaves, and a sense of the water’s movement between dark banks? How about a swirl of foam at the bottom of the cascade, with…
How to Make a Sunstar with any Camera
Have you ever seen a photo of the sun, and the sun seems to have flashing light beams coming out of it, almost like a star? In photography, this is known as a “sun star” – and while it looks…
Northern Lights over Webster, New York
Last night was a night to remember! I went out to a field in the Whiting Road Nature Preserve, but nothing was particularly exciting. (It was wet, though.) I could tell that something was happening in the sky (it’s not…
10 Ways to Upgrade Your Landscape Photography with Any Camera!
Have you ever felt that your landscape photography just isn’t up to snuff with the pictures you see on blogs, social media, and while browsing the internet? You’re not alone! In fact, most of us (myself included!) could use to…