Journal

Behind the Photograph

Here are stories behind the making of these photographs along with some technical details of each image.

Empire Bluffs Overlook in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
May 28, 2016

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Since we currently live in Northwest Michigan, one of my favorite places to go for a hike is the Empire Bluffs Overlook trail in...

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Star trail images from Glen Haven, MI
May 18, 2016

Star Trails & Light Painting

I’ve tried doing some star trails in the past and they turn out OK but they haven’t been too interesting in my opinion.  Most...

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Lake Michigan Thunderstorm
March 13, 2016

Lake Michigan Thunderstorm

  Here is another example of just being in the right place at the right time. While scouting out this Lake Michigan beach in...

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glacier landing plane
February 9, 2016

Stuff, Maintenance and Alaska – Or Why We Decided to Travel Full Time

After 30+ years of marriage and raising a family, we have a lot of stuff. Most families do, so we may not be that...

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Zion Narrows Rock & Glow
January 29, 2016

Zion Narrows Rock & Glow

Zion National Park is an amazing natural resource and hiking the Narrows and seeing the canyon walls glow in beautiful reflected light is an...

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Evergreen Drops
January 25, 2016

Depth of Field Discussion

When you’re out on your road trips and shooting all those epic vistas, don’t forget to take some time to look for smaller scenes.

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Sunset looking east
January 22, 2016

Sunset Looking East

Most of us like a beautiful sunset. I’m certainly in that group that will spend countless hours at a favorite spot waiting, hoping for...

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Yosemite Winter Sunrise
January 22, 2016

Yosemite Winter Morning

Yosemite is one of my favorite locations and if you can go in the Winter you’re in for a treat. There are no crowds...

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Grand Rapids RV Show
January 18, 2016

Grand Rapids RV Show

We recently attended the Grand Rapids RV Show in Grand Rapids, MI with the intent of seeing as many motor home floor plans as...

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Nikon D810
January 17, 2016

What’s in my camera bag?

Thought I’d talk about what gear I take for photo shoots. I have different gear for different types of shooting so I wanted to discuss that...

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