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Workshop Report From Moab Utah

by RR Jr on May 14, 2012

Mesa Rise, Canyonlands

Mesa Rise, Canyonlands

I’m in Moab Utah for another 5 days leading the Spring in Arches Photo Workshop. So far it’s been a fantastic experience for me, with a great group of passionate photographers. We’re visiting Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse State Park, and a special  canyon in the area with beautiful running creek. Days are long, starting at 4:30am and we’re not in bed until 10pm, but the inspiration and magic of the area keeps us going.

I’ll be sharing more photos from students and stories in the coming weeks…

Canyon Tree

Canyon Tree

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Photo of the Day – Tree Songs, Hudson Valley

by RR Jr on May 7, 2012

Canon 1DS Mk III, 1/50 sec @f/8, ISO 200, 153mm

“I do not invent the picture, on the contrary, I find it already there in nature; I just have to free it” – Vincent Van Gogh

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Living the Wild Life – Photographs by Peter Geller in Beacon

by RR Jr on May 3, 2012

"Dangerous Eyes" - ©Peter Geller Photography

Fellow photographer, student, and friend Peter Geller has a show this month at RiverWinds gallery in my hometown of Beacon, NY. Peter photographs many different subjects, but his wildlife images are particularly striking and look great in print. I had a chance to stop by the gallery this week and check out his latest work. It’s always great to see local photographers that I know personally and have also had the privilege of having as students getting their work out there and seen by others. As I and many others have said so many times, a large part of becoming successful is showing up, and Peter is doing exactly that with both his enthusiasm for wildlife and his presentation.

If you’re in town, be sure to stop by the gallery and check it out.

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May 2012 Free Desktop Wallpaper

May 1, 2012 Wallpapers

The May 2012 Free Desktop Wallpaper is now available for download. Spring is here, and I love to find small landscapes in nature that create their own perspective and feel, and help convey what it felt like to experience a particular moment. As always, come closer to nature in Acadia National Park, Maine. 1920 x 1200 1920 [...]

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Beyond the Lens Video Podcast – GuraGear Kiboko 22L+, Xume Adapter Reviews

April 30, 2012 Video Podcast

In this episode of the Beyond the Lens Video Podcast, I review a couple of products I really like and use regularly. The GuraGear Kiboko 22L+ backpack, which is my go to bag for most of my outings, and some quick release adapters from Xume which really simplify the whole hassle of adding and removing [...]

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Learning to Recognize Relationships in Photography

April 25, 2012 Craft

“Hudson Valley Trail, New York” In landscape photography we often discuss the many different ingredients that go into making a successful image. Things like composition, color, mood, light, and of course subject. And while these are all essential parts, the aspect I think is underestimated and not talked about enough is the relationships between these [...]

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