Hudson Valley

How Failure Leads to Success in Landscape Photography

December 28, 2011 Craft

Inspired once again by Seth Godin and a recent blog post titled “the difference between a failure and a mistake,” I wondered how I might apply it to nature photography and the issues we all struggle with in our attempt to make successful images. Of course this applies to life in general, as Seth so [...]

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2012 Limited Edition Wall Calendar Now Available

December 13, 2011 General

The 2012 Light and Landscapes Wall Calendar has finally arrived and available for purchase. This is a limited edition calendar since I only make a a small quantity, so if you’re interested in getting one, order soon. So far the reception has been great, and I thank all of you who have placed orders already. [...]

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Photo of the Day – Haverstraw Sunrise, Hudson River

November 2, 2011 Photo of the day
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Using Ideas and Interpretation in Landscape Photography

October 20, 2011 Craft

One of the most common questions I get from students is how do I know when I’m finished processing an image?” A related question is how do I distinguish between processing and excessive manipulation? Of course these are questions that are difficult to answer in a general sense, and often depend upon the photographer, his experience, [...]

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Trail Fog, Hudson Valley and Quote of the Day

September 29, 2011 Photo of the day

“He who is contented is rich.” – Lao Tzu

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August 2011 Free Desktop Wallpaper – Esopus Meadows Lighthouse

August 4, 2011 Wallpapers

The August 2011 Free Desktop Wallpaper is now available for download. Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, nicknamed “Maid of the Meadows” is a lighthouse on the Hudson River near Esopus, New York. The lighthouse stands on the west side of the channel, in the river, its granite foundation built atop piles that have been driven into the riverbed, [...]

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