Posts Tagged ‘Maui photo tours’
Nature creates the coolest critters.
In nature, animals that have bright markings, loud colors, hide in plain sight, or use anemones as boxing gloves are letting others know that danger exists. This is a boxer crab and is smaller than a nickel and is carrying an anemone in its claws as protection. Some fish develop ornate disguises that enable them…
Read MoreFollow your passion and create your own style of photography
Photography is an art. Done with intention, the process allows an individual to see a scene within their minds eye, then set about to create that image. From a technical aspect this means setting up the camera and lighting in a manner that helps create that image within the camera. Imagine standing at the edge…
Read MoreImage of the Week- Old Lava Flow
This images was created at Kaenea Point along the road to Hana, in Maui. It is among my favorite locations on the island. Each day the ocean waves hit the old lava flow As a special this week purchase any size portrait above 16×24 inches and receive a free upgrade to next bigger size and…
Read MoreImage of the Week – Hawaiian Lava Tube
This image was created recently on the big island of Hawaii. I just love the Silky Water. As a special this week purchase any size portrait above 16×24 inches and receive a free upgrade to next bigger size and free shipping. Offer valid for 7 days, beginning the day posted. This portrait is not yet…
Read MoreMotion Creates Emotion
Using a slow shutter speed enables the photographer to create smooth silky patterns and flows of water. The motion in the water creates emotion as the viewer takes in the portrait. I used a three stop graduated filter to create this portrait. The filter lowered the quantity of light in the background and enabled me…
Read MorePhotography is an art form
Photography is an art form and allows for personal expression and freedom. As a photographic artist, I decide in my minds eye how I want a finished photograph to look before setting the F-stop, shutter speed, or ISO. When creating land and seascape portraits, I use tools like graduated neutral density filters to help manage…
Read MoreUsing a Vignette as a foreground element
This post is about one technique photographers use to draw the viewers eye into the portrait. When composing macro images, sometimes the photographer chooses to include an out of focus element in the foreground. This is called a vignette. Notice how the purple coral is out of focus and how that pulls the eye into…
Read MoreJust Before Dawn – Image of the Week
This weeks image of the week is of a beautiful Maui Sunrise and rightly so titled. Just Before Dawn. I created this at Hookipa Maui. The portrait is printed on metallic photographic paper and face mounted to artist acrylic. The size is 40 x 60 inches and it is stunning. The gallery price is $9,900…
Read MoreMaui Photography Tour and Workshop
Many photographers come to Maui, and enjoy driving around looking for locations to take pictures. The photographers that want to make the most of their time, hire a professional photographer to guide them on a tour. Local pros, know the roads, the land, and the sea and also have tips as to how to best…
Read MoreMakena Surf – Image of the Week
Located in Makena Maui, this is my favorite snorkel spot. The portrait is printed on metallic photographic paper and face mounted to acrylic. The size is 20 x 30 inches. This week it is on special for $1,495 and includes shipping in the US. If interested in an underwater photography workshop I offer options in…
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