Just outside of Abu Dhabi sit a group of fossilized sand dunes. Tucked between scattered homes, powerline lines, and roar of fighter jets from a near by air base, the sandstone sculptures tell the long history of the vast seas of sand on the Arabian Penninsula. Access is by an unmarked path through the sand […]
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Away from the glitz and glam of the metropolis of Dubai is a barren desert conservation preserve called the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
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An early evening approach from the east to the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi presents a hazy view of an enourmous backlit, brilliant white mosque set against the skyline of Abu Dhabi. Hit it at the right time in the evening, and the sun looks like it’s setting on Tatooine at it’s light struggles to cut through the oppressive humidity.
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It may not be terribly obvious from my blog or website, but my day job involves flying high performance fighter aircraft for the Air Force. No, I’m not about to compare the Mavic 2 to a fighter jet, but I do consider myself an authority on things that fly. I also like to think I
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Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success. -Pablo Picasso Maine to Hawaii… it’s been a long, productive, relaxing, and fun month. I spent five days at Acadia National park, flew
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I have had my Canon Pixma Pro 100 for a few weeks now and have been quite busy with it. For years, my wife has suggesting I try selling some of my work. I now have no excuse. I have a shop up on Etsy and am just about finished with the shop on this
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I’m a gadget guy. Always have been. I have a degree in engineering and I like tinkering and technology. I can usually figure out how something works own my own without a manual. What I am NOT good at is creativity. Thinking of creative ways to do things, especially artistic things, is difficult for me.
No excuse – it’s time upgrade to a pro printer. With B&H’s mail in rebate, there is no reason not to spend $120 on the Pixma Pro-100.
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My data and photos backup plan. Insurance against disaster.
Old News: Backup Your Library Read More »
Read about my “don’t-look-behind-you” rule and how I use it to focus on what’s in front of me.
The “Don’t-look-behind-you” Rule Read More »
You read about my favorite editing apps? Here’s my first and last step in my workflow.
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Here’s a little look behind the curtain. Read a quick explanation of what I edit with and why.
The polite question – What equipment do I shoot with?
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My favorite subject – Slot canyon hiking on the Colorado Plateau and how I capture the moment.
Handling the Epic Dynamic Range of Slot Canyons Read More »
I’m starting a photography blog. Come to see my first post to find I why I INSIST the internet needs another photography blog.
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