I got up early this morning and headed over to the Sand Harbor area along Lake Tahoe's east shore hoping to shoot the total lunar eclipse as it was setting over the mountains. The conditions were okay but as the light came up and the moon got lower to the horizon, (the shot I wanted) the moon disappeared behind some low lying clouds.
Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley has been in a perpetual state of ice fog for the last week or so. It was a great time for our furnace to give out! (now fixed and the house is warm again - yeah!)
Although rather cold and dreary, this type of weather can make for some interesting photography as well. I ventured out and found a frosty world of interesting subjects in the subdued light. Here are some images from around the area...
The dry grass was weighted down by the hoar frost...
Thistle in the morning frost...
Old barn and Alders...
Top of the Hill...
Remember, some of the best light happens at "the edge" of weather so don't hesitate to head out to explore even when the conditions are not that great. You never know what you might find...
With the popularity of canvas prints, I wanted to let you know that I will now be offering more canvas options for all images. Through a new partnership with a custom canvas lab on the East Coast, I am now able to offer several types of new canvas products, including canvas wraps, framed canvas prints, rolled canvas, splits and collages in sizes up to 55" x 100" - that's HUGE! Here is more information:
What are gallery wrapped canvases?
They are high quality prints on artist’s canvas.
The canvas is stretched over custom-made wood stretcher bars.
They are available in any size with a depth of .75", 1.5" or 2.5".
What's so cool about gallery wrapped canvases?
Canvases make a bold statement.
They appear to float on your wall.
They don't need a frame; the structure is inside the art.
If you want a frame though, several types are available.
They are AFFORDABLE!
I will be updating the site over the next couple of months and will add the various options to the pricing matrix located on my "Ordering" page as well as the bottom of the individual gallery image pages.
In the meantime, if YOU would like a custom canvas print, just drop me a note via the "Contact" form on the site and I will work with you for pricing and other options.
My Zazzle store is now stocked with several other items in addition to my calendars. You can now find postcards and mouse-pads made with some of my favorite images! Stay tuned for additional products in the near future...
Zazzle almost always has some sort of deals on their products. Check their website for the latest specials. This way, you can save some money if you want one of my 2012 calendars!
I am pleased to announce that my 2012 scenic calendar is now available through Zazzle!
As with years past, the calendars are available in three sizes and a variety of binding colors.
I will update Zazzle specials as they post them. Right now - you can get 50% off a two calendar order by using offer code GIFT4THEYEAR at checkout in the "Zazzle Coupons/Gift Certificates" box! This offer is good until January 2nd, 2012. It's like buying one and getting another for free!
These make great Christmas gifts for you, your family and friends...
Death Valley and the Alabama Hills Field Photographic Workshop! March 7th-9th, 2012
Once again, John Gunther of J. Gunther Scenic Photography and I are teaming up to co-host a field photography workshop. Please join us March 7th - 9th, 2012 in Death Valley National Park. This trip coincides with the full moon and we are planning on visiting the dunes at Stovepipe Wells, Zabriski Point, Badwater, the famous Racetrack Playa as well as exploring for winter wildflowers before heading west to the Alabama Hills and beautiful Mt. Whitney.
Reserve early as we will only have six (6) spots available. The price, including two nights single occupancy lodging, is $625 each.
The dunes at Stovepipe Wells...
The Racetrack Playa...
Mobius Arch and Mt. Whitney in the Alabama Hills...
For more information or to reserve early, please click here!
Please be sure to check out a new Nature Photography sharing site called "WhyTake.Net". You will find my work there as well as that of many other talented nature photographers.
Six of us got together this last weekend and explored the Eastern Sierra Nevada near Lee Vining, California. Not only did we find plenty of fall colors but we also found beautiful sunrises & sunsets, wandered around the old ghost town of Bodie, made new friends, had some great laughs, created many new images and challenged ourselves to climb out of our photographic box and try new things. Mother Nature was a great help with perfect weather and conditions.
Here are some images from the adventure...
The aspens were "on fire" in the afternoon backlight on Conway Summit...
Beautiful colors off Dunderberg Meadows Road...
Amongst the aspens, Bloody Canyon...
Quiet scene off Dunderberg Meadows Road...
Along the June Lake Loop...
Post sunset light from Mono Lake's western shoreline...
Nice reds along Lee Vining Creek...
Colorful aspens below the peaks, Bloody Canyon...
Peaceful evening in Lundy Canyon...
Beautiful reflections at Silver Lake...
Wonderful clouds at sunset, Mono Lake...
Perfect reflections, sunset at Mono Lake...
"Arrested Decay" - Bodie State Park...
Interior of an old home, Bodie State Park...
Beaver Dam reflections, Lundy Canyon...
Interior of the Bodie Firehouse...
Our great group...
Sunrise time lapse at Silver Lake...
Thanks to those who participated and we look forward to seeing you in the future! Stay tuned for final details on our upcoming Full Moon Death Valley and Alabama Hills workshop coming March, 2012!
Noted photographers J. Gunther, Mike Hupp and I had a wonderful opportunity to join Astro-Photographer Extraordinaire Brad Goldpaint for an all-night photo shoot, chasing the Milky Way around Mt. Shasta. We covered 215 miles in 9 hours and made a complete circumnavigation of the mountain while Brad put us in the right place at the right time to come away with some fantastic images.
Here are some of the fruits of the evening...
The Milky Way over Mt. Shasta, shortly after sunset...
A little later, the colors change and the earth rotates...
From the east, the Milky Way looks like smoke rising from the ancient volcano...
This was my first foray in Astro-Photography and I can tell you now I am hooked. Not an easy task to focus in near zero light but we managed under the patient instruction of Brad whose planning and coordination put us in the optimal spot at each stop to capture the Milky Way and Mt. Shasta in the perfect composition!
Nana and I had the opportunity to photograph in Redwood National Park. Her girlfriend Julie, who was visiting, joined us. We headed over early in the day, hoping for fog and balanced light in the forest. No such luck...got just a hint along the way. Here are some images from the trip...
Deep in the redwoods along Howland Hill Road...
What little fog there was lit by the sun as it peeked through the trees, south of Crescent City...
Redwoods are REALLY tall!
Redwoods and Ferns, near Stout Grove...
Deep in the canopy along Howland Hill Road...
Even without the lighting I hoped for, the day was productive and fun!
Nana and I had the opportunity to head up to Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon for the full moon rising on Saturday, August 13th, 2011. It was a beautiful afternoon and we explored around the rim drive before settling in at our chosen spot for the sunset. We were surprised to see how much snow was still around the lake given the fact it was the middle of August!
Here are some of the fruits of our efforts...
Vidae Falls and Lupine...
Lupine along the southern rim...
Lot's of snow around still...
The full moon rose at the perfect time just after sunset...
The earth's shadow provided a great colored sky...
The last bit of light before it faded away...
The actual sunset behind us was beautiful as well...
Eastern Sierra - Fall Colors - Field Photography Workshop!
Join noted photographer J. Gunther and me as we host a three day field photographic workshop in the eastern Sierra, Friday October 21st through Sunday,October 23rd, 2011. We will be based in Lee Vining and explore the area for fall colors and more from before sunrise to after sunset.
Price - Including Lodging is $495 per person. We have six (6) spots available so reserve quickly.
We will photograph the Eastern Sierra Nevada, including Mono Lake, the historic ghost town of Bodie, June Lake Loop, Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining Canyon, Virginia Lakes, Conway Summit, etc…
We will meet Friday, October 21st at noon at the Mono Lake Visitor Center and head out from there. Two nights lodging (Double Occupancy) has been reserved in Lee Vining. Workshop participants are responsible for transportation to Lee Vining. We will carpool once there. Each participant will be responsible for their own meals. We will stop so that everyone can stock up on sandwiches, drinks, snacks, etc. Depending on time, we will try to have a group meal at least one evening after the light has faded.
We welcome any and all photographers, regardless of experience – Limit 6 participants
Workshop Leaders:
Bill Langton, owner of Bill Langton’s Fine Art Photography, based in Truckee, California and J.Gunther, owner of J. Gunther Scenic Photography, based out of Vallejo, California…
If you would like to attend or request more information, please send me an E-Mail and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
I had the opportunity to backpack into the John Muir Wilderness in the High Sierra, outside Bishop, California. My goal was to photograph Ruby Lake at both sunrise and sunset, as well as the picturesque mountains and valleys in the area. Although I got hammered with major thunderstorms, the post-storm light was amazing. Here are some fruits of my efforts...
High Sierra tarn, along the Mono Pass trail...
Sunset rays over the crest above Ruby Lake...
Post sunset light over Ruby Lake...
Although a quick trip, it was well worth the effort to view the magical light of the High Sierra...
The Photo Tour was a success! Even though Mother Nature tried to play tricks on us by bringing on pea-soup thick fog, we managed to find other spots and persevere. We were able to visit The Presidio, The Embarcadero, as well as the Palace of Fine Arts and managed to find photographic opportunities at each. We even managed to fit in dinner at a famous San Francisco watering hole, Liverpool Lil's!
Here are some of the fruits of our labors...
The San Francisco National Cemetery at The Presidio...
The Bay Bridge from the Embarcadero...
The Port of San Francisco...
The city traffic never stops...
The Palace of Fine Arts...
Stay tuned for more photographic opportunities coming up soon. J. Gunther and I are planning to start offering guided photographic workshops later this year, starting with a fall colors event in the Eastern Sierra.
