Focus On What Makes a Difference
“The challenge is to focus on the work, not on the fear that comes from doing the work.” - Seth Godin The ability to accomplish anything in life is directly tied to your convictions and confidence. The talent lies not in some innate genetic disposition, but in learning to see past the minds own limited perspective. But there is another…
The Simplicity Of A Photo Critique
As I walked into the hall and saw the 20 or so images beautifully matted and presented on the front wall, I thought “are you sure you can do this?”. The different colors, shapes, and subjects, as well as the feelings of the photographer who made each photograph became the obstacle course I’d have to navigate before the evening was…
Free 2011 March Wallpaper-Jordan Pond Twilight, Acadia Nat Park
The March 2011 Free Desktop Wallpaper is now available for download. Jordan Pond is certainly one of my favorite places to hike - serene, meditative, and and always full of visual surprises. A long exposure at twilight captured much of what I felt this autumn evening, which was mostly gratitude for the moment. As always, come closer to nature in…
Behind the Scenes on a Photo Workshop – HD Video
On this episode of the Beyond the Lens Podcast, go behind the scenes on a recent photo workshop to get a sense of what it's like to spend a week doing nothing but photography. This was filmed on a recent workshop in Acadia National Park, and I want to say thanks to all of the students for their generosity and willingness…