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Observations On The Making of Images

I’ve just returned from the Great Smoky Mountains where I had the privilege of leading a 5-day workshop. It was a great learning experience for all, and we enjoyed great camaraderie and a shared passion for nature and the art of photography. I’ve been noticing some trends over the past year or two that were very evident to me last…

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May 2015 Free Desktop Wallpaper

The May 2015 Free Desktop Wallpaper is now available for download. As always, come closer to nature in the Smoky Mountains. 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1680 x 1050 1280 x 800 Instructions: First determine your screen size. Your Current Resolution Is: Then click on the link for the correct size. When the image opens in a new browser…

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May 2013 Free Desktop Wallpaper

The May 2013 Free Desktop Wallpaper is now available for download. The mountain ridges in the Great Smoky Mountains provide endless opportunities for interpretation, and combined with great light offer some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world. As always, come closer to nature in the Great Smoky Mountains, NC. 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1680 x 1050…

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Reader Questions Answered – April 2013

Newfound Gap, Smoky Mountains Every month I do a Q+A session on my Facebook page where I answer questions as quickly as possible about photography and related subjects. I thought it would be a good idea to post the questions and answers here for the benefit of those who missed it over there or aren't on Facebook regularly. So here…

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The Beauty and Simplicity of Spring Trees

Trees can be so difficult and challenging to photograph, or at least photograph successfully. Usually this means creating a composition that gives the viewer a path through the image, and this path helps you share and convey what you found interesting. Every image should have a subject that is well-defined, and sometimes a story that goes with the subject. The…

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