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by RR Jr on November 20, 2006
Sommes Sound, the only natural fjord on the East Coast
The process of selectively editing a large group of images from a 3-5 day photo shoot is always exciting, and revealing. This is especially true when sufficient time has passed to create a small, but important amount of objectivity, which is usually lacking while the images are fresh in my mind.
I finally went through all of the images taken on my Acadia II photo shoot, My process usually begins with repeatedly narrowing down the “keepers” to those I feel have the potential to become meaningful photographs. Some images are very obvious, perhaps because I felt strongly about the scene or composition at the time I scouted the location. Many other times the shots are the result of experimenting and following my instincts. Its always great when I discover an image that wasn’t among my favorites, but grows on me over time. This is especially true when it adds to my understanding and appreciation of nature. It makes all of the time and hard work worthwhile. Mastery of any art form is a journey, and the experiences along that journey, are for me as important, if not more so, than the images themselves. My latest images, including those from this trip, are now online.
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by RR Jr on November 15, 2006
I’m pleased to announce the availability of my premier 2007 Wall Calendar titled “Light and Landscapes”. I chose this title because I felt it best described the theme of the images I selected. Working with images captured over the past 18 months, it was a difficult editing process, but eventually I was able to distill my selection down to the 13 images I felt best represented my vision and passion for landscapes. A lot of time and effort went into the making of the images, editing, designing, and printing of the calendar. I hope that my dedication to quality and presentation will be apparent to those who purchase this hand made limited edition calendar. Ultimately it was a personal achievement and pleasure to produce, and I’m already working on the 2008 version!
Purchase a signed copy here.
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by RR Jr on November 2, 2006
“Reflections of Nature” is November’s Print of the Month, and like October’s print, was also taken at beautiful Acadia National Park in Maine. I’ve decided this month not only to describe how the image was captured, but also how I processed the image to create the final version ready for printing. I hope this information may not only benefit other photographers, but anyone who is curious about the steps and techniques I used in creating this fine art print. This is only one photographer’s techniques and opinions, so by no means the only way to achieve these results. Please read on for “The Making Of: Reflections of Nature.”
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