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Seize the Moment
After setting up our tent and settling in around the campfire with our friends at the Swift Reservoir in Washington, Mother Nature pulled out her palette for the evening sky. It was stunning and I knew I should grab my camera to catch the colors but I was tired and I wanted to spend time with my friends. I just figured that the sky would dance for us in the same way the next night. However, I’d been in this position before where I pushed off the moment, thinking I would get another chance but not getting it. Realizing my past mistakes, I got up and set up my gear and captured this:
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Star Trails: Episode 1 – The Misinterpreted Menace
Every shoot can have it’s unexpected mishaps, troubles, and nuisances. This is especially true when trying out a certain type of photography for the first time. It’s hard enough to react to situational issues without frantically trying to sort out all the things you need to do to get the shot you want. In the end, all you can do is to stay as focused on your task at hand, be willing to change course on the fly, and accept any dumb luck that comes your way. This past weekend, I camped with friends at Mt. Rainier National Park and decided it would be a good opportunity to try my…
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Change of Plans
Whenever I’m out of town, I battle with the notion of getting up early and catching the golden hour. It was no different on this weekender up to my hometown of Seattle. It was a gorgeous weekend—which is rare at the end of March—so my inner talk finally nudged me enough to roll out of bed and slip quietly out of my sister’s house with my gear in tow. My original destination was Kerry Park, which sits on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill. Upon my arrival, I saw that I was not the only one with this idea. There were already a dozen other photographers with their tripods…
