California, February 2023.
Waves at the Pacifica Pier
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Where the ocean and the sea meet
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Galicia, May 2022.
I guess, technically speaking, the Cantabrian Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean. But still, it is here, in the northwesternmost point of Spain where the two would meet.
From my recent visit to A Coruña.
Cave by the sea
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Madeira, November 2021.
I guess technically a tunnel (or an arch), not a cave, but it did have the feeling of one. I went with a long exposure to make the water look as still as possible, and also to make the ocean in the background a bit less distracting. Long exposures have that ability of making even the most dramatic scenes look peaceful and calm.
Image of the Month, August 2021: "Glacial Tree"
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A long exposure in Lake McDonald, Montana. After days of photographing the majestic peaks in Glacier National Park, I ran across this serene scene on a very foggy morning. I immediately knew that was the image of the trip, so I set everything up and took a long exposure to make it even more peaceful. The result is Glacial Tree, the Image of the Month of August.
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Remember: there are two sizes to choose from, 6x6 and 8x8 (inches). In both cases, the matt and frame are 12x12 (this means a bigger margin for the 6x6 print).
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A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
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You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
Image of the Month, July 2021: "Cannon Beach"
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Beautiful Cannon Beach, a good example of what the Oregon Coast has to offer. Originally named, Cannon Beach is the Image of the Month of July.
As a not-so-fun fact, I dropped my litte RX100VII in the ocean while making this image - a rogue wave took it forever. Not a bad place to die, though.
two sizes
Remember: there are two sizes to choose from, 6x6 and 8x8 (inches). In both cases, the matt and frame are 12x12 (this means a bigger margin for the 6x6 print).
shipping included
Shipping is free to the US now. International shipping is a flat rate of $19.95.
artist contract
A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
want to know more?
You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
Old pier, Lake Michigan
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On my way back from a 3 day trip to Lake Michigan, I stopped by Silver Lake State Park. Just to check it out. There was a lighthouse and a beach, so I figured it was worth a quick visit.
What I found there was little piece of heaven (for photographers, at least): a beautiful foggy strecth of the lake, a cool lighthouse, and some sticks from old piers in the water. Just perfect.
Stick and mountains, Lago di Garda
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Lago di Garda, Italy, November 2019.
I discovered this place by accident. I was supposed to spend a week in a small town in Austria, but some early snow made me change my plans. I thought it'd be better if I headed south to Italy a few days earlier than anticipated, to avoid driving on rough roads with my car and its summer tires. I had to find a place, though, and that's when I saw this lake just at the other side of the border.
I didn't really know much about it, but that was about to change... quickly. The lake was hidden most of the time while I was approaching it, but all of a sudden, it revealed itself. What a beautiful sight that was! I couldn't believe I had stumbled upon a place like that. How could have I missed this?
I took advantage of that week at the shore of Lago di Garda, and made plenty of images that are still today some of my favorites ever.
I've never been so happy about a sudden change of plans like this time.
Image of the Month, June 2021: "Silver Waterfall"
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I made this image just over a year go in Silver Falls State Park, near Salem, Oregon. I lived in Portland for quite a few years, but never made the trip to this beautiful spot with a camera in hand. Something I fixed last year.
This is my favorite image of that day, and I call it Silver Waterfall. It is also one of my newest additions to the Image of the Month collection.
two sizes
Remember: there are two sizes to choose from, 6x6 and 8x8 (inches). In both cases, the matt and frame are 12x12 (this means a bigger margin for the 6x6 print).
shipping included
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artist contract
A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
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You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
The gift of photography ~ from Bandon, Oregon
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A few weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday by giving myself the gift of photography in one of the most beautiful locations I've been to: Bandon, Oregon. The west coast is filled with little gems, but this one is in my opinion one of the best. Incredibly beautiful rock formations, perfect weather, wildlife, and far enough from everything so it doesn't get as crowded as other locations.
It was, indeed, the perfect gift.
Photography along the Washington and Oregon Coast
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A short film with some of my favorite images and locations from my recent trip to the West Coast. Featured in this movie: Anacortes, Port Angeles, Ruby Beach, Dungeness, Sequim, Port Townsend, Fort Stevens, Astoria, Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach and Brookings.
3 days of photography along Lake Michigan
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I finally got my camera back from the shop, so I had to go somewhere and try it. I decided to go back up to Lake Michigan, where I camped for 3 days. I visited spots I'd never been to, like Ludington, Muskegon, Holland or Grand Haven.
Even though the first night I could barely get any sleep due to what probably was the most powerful thunderstorm I'd ever seen, the rest of the road trip was pretty much perfect. It was cold and wet, conditions I love for myself... and for photography. I even ran into some fog the last day.
Long exposures in Saint Joseph, Michigan
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I went to Saint Joseph a couple times this past winter, and I had a lot of fun photographing it. I'd never been there without the snow, so I decided to give it a try. It was weird to be photographing the same subjects in such a different environment. The place didn't disappoint, though, and I was able to make a few long exposures I liked.
The Night is Dark
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How to take long exposures with film
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I try to take a long exposure of the stars, and then explain how I figured out the settings for that shot compensating for reciprocity failure.
A short video where I try to clarify the process of making long exposures with film. Remember that I wrote a whole book about this topic that you can download for free. I also have a few articles about Long Exposure Photography on this blog. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you still have any questions.
Image of the Month, October 2019: "Saguaro"
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Saguaro is the new Image of the Month for the month of October. I made this image not too long ago, back in April, in Saguaro National Park.
I'd wanted to photograph the beautiful Saguaros for a long time, and I enjoyed every single minute of the many hours I had there.
This was the first image I made that day, and it ended up being my favorite.
two sizes
Remember: there are two sizes to choose from, 6x6 and 8x8 (inches). In both cases, the matt and frame are 12x12 (this means a bigger margin for the 6x6 print).
shipping included
Shipping is free to the US. International shipping is a flat rate of $14.95.
artist contract
A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
want to know more?
You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
Taking the shot is the least important part of photography
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I go to New Jersey to make one image happen, and I discuss why I think that taking the shot and everything involved in that step (from camera gear to settings) is the easiest and the least important part of photography.
Another video from New York (the last one) where I make one of my favorite images of the last few months. I also talk about why taking the shot (all that involves, from camera gear to settings) is the easiest and least important part of photography.
My first time in Washington DC
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My first visit to Washington DC. I photograph the Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Memorial, among others.
My first time in Washington DC. We visit Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument... and many other popular spots in the capital.
Image of the Month, September 2019: "Saint John's"
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Saint John's is the new Image of the Month for the month of September. If The Nest took a little bit of patience and waiting, this one was definitely one the hardest images I've ever made.
This is a 10-minute long exposure under pouring rain and next to hundreds of cars and trucks stuck in rush hour. The conditions were perfect, though, I had been waiting for a day like this for months. When I finally got the chance to create the image I had envisioned, I wasn't going to pass on it.
I'm glad I didn't. This is still one of my favorite images, the first print I've ever sold and now, part of the Image of the Month collection.
Take advantage of the promotional price for the first 30 days, it will never be this cheap again!
two sizes
Remember: there are two sizes to choose from, 6x6 and 8x8 (inches). In both cases, the matt and frame are 12x12 (this means a bigger margin for the 6x6 print).
shipping included
Shipping is free to the US. International shipping is a flat rate of $14.95.
artist contract
A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
want to know more?
You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
6 ideas to create minimalist backgrounds in your images
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When we see something that catches our eye, it's very tempting to focus on that and start shooting from where we’re standing. This is a mistake.
A good subject is not enough to make a good image.
It's very important to stop and give the scene some time, see beyond the obvious and pay close attention to the background and the edges of our frame. They can make or break an image.
Even the most beautiful subject will make for a bad image with the wrong background.
Read MoreThis was home for 13 years ~ Long Exposure Photography with the Sony a6000 in A Coruña, Spain
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I visit the city of A Coruña, in NW Spain, where I had my work "America Untitled" on display for a month (watch the highlights here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0cfxPXzN0g). Of course, I made some images during my time there, most of them long exposures with my digital camera, a Sony a6000.
I had to visit the city of A Coruña to get the images from my work "America Untitled" back, after one month on display.
Of course, I did some photography in that beautiful city, and this video shows some of the footage and the images I made over there. I also talk about how and why I made a couple of those.