The Bridge on the River Kwai is an historically important site that explores the atrocities committed during the construction of the Siam-Burma Death Railway. My own visit and subsequent research really opened my eyes to the horrors associated with that infamous railway line.
Read MoreErskine Falls, located near the seaside town of Lorne, is a very popular Great Ocean Road attraction. Take what I've learned to make your own visit a success.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase everything old is new again? Let's explore that notion by looking back at my time playing in a surf band: The Swinging' Hi-Tones.
Read MoreSan Telmo offers Buenos Aires visitors a huge range of interesting and exciting tourist experiences. Here’s why San Telmo should be on your bucket list.
Read MoreThe search for a clear and unambiguous definition of beauty has fascinated philosophers, poets, architects mathematicians and artists for thousands of years. Here’s how their efforts have helped to illuminate my own search for beauty.
Read MoreThe male southern elephant seal has a large proboscis or snout which, resembling an elephant's trunk, is what gives this unusual mammal its name.
Read MoreDeception Island, part of the South Shetland Islands, is a wild, isolated and beautiful horseshoe shaped island close to Antarctica. Despite offering tour ships a safe and sheltered harbor, I'm afraid my own visit, while exciting, coincided with a heavy snowstorm.
Read MoreEagles Nest is a beautiful location near the town of Inverloch in Gippsland, Victoria. I had a fantastic sunset adventure photographing this amazing location.
Read MoreResearching the language of color has taught me how to craft more colorful and creative photos and increased my fascinating for the world in which we live. Here’s how an understanding of color will lead to better photos and a deeper connection with the world around you.
Read MoreOne of the things I learned, while migrating from an analogue to a digital photography workflow, was how to use the right color space to produce better photos.
Read MoreMy visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud was an amazing experience with great photo opportunities. But is it safe? I only wish I knew then what I know now.
Read MoreChatuchak Park in Bangkok revived me after a delayed and uncomfortable overnight flight. This cool, green and serene city park was great for both mind and body.
Read MoreColor is often the most important visual element in the scene you'll photograph. Here’s a simple truth that years of study and travel has taught me about color.
Read MoreRemember the Sound Of Music and the lovely church where Maria married Baron von Trapp? During my visit and subsequent research I discovered things that watching the movie with my folks, all those years ago, couldn’t possibly have prepared me for.
Read MoreLight is the most fundamental aspect of photography. Here's how I've learned to evoke emotion by controlling the color of light to make amazing photos.
Read MoreWhite balance is of critical importance to aspiring photographers. Here’s what I’ve learned about white balance and how it can improve your photos right now.
Read MoreColor saturation is an important tool you can use to create emotively powerful color photos. My own experiments with color saturation have greatly influenced the outcome of my photos.
Read MoreAs a long time photography teacher I’ve worked hard to understand how best to use color to make absolutely amazing photos. These days I find the process simple and it’s a joy to share what I’ve learned about the beauty of color with others.
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