Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Don’t let an airline leave you stranded.
Fiji, was closed to tourism and travel from the United States for almost two years as a result of the pandemic. Then, in November of 2021 word started getting out that Dec 1, 2022 Fiji, would open its borders for international travel. The rumor was true and in December of 2021, the boarders were opened.…
Read MoreClose focus wide angle portrait
The viewer of this image sees the vibrant color of the fish and soft coral but also gets a sense of depth and dimension seeing the the slope reaching towards the surface. The reason is the photographer exposed for the background and used strobe to illuminate the foreground. Details. Sea and Sea Housing and D3…
Read MoreOnce in a life time whale adventure
Leading tours and working as a photo pro, has exposed me to some incredible boats and resorts. But, it was not always like that. When I first started out and wanted to travel and dive, and I did it as cheaply as possible. I ended up on a few questionable boats not to mention, suffered…
Read MoreDry or wet, we have a workshop for you
I am in the midst of packing for Tonga. I will be leading two back to back photography workshops dedicated to humpback whales. We will photograph them from the comfort of a 53 foot sailing catamaran and while snorkeling in the sea. I will do some presentations and help people set up their…
Read MoreGood Morning Makena, Maui
I got up early and went to the beach. Nothing unusual about that except that I normally go to the north shore of Maui for Sunrise. This time however I went to Makena in the south, and found a small secluded beach. It was low tide and this bit of sand was exposed. During a…
Read MoreWhale Photography Workshops
While I live in Maui, which is known as the humpback whale capital of the pacific, each year I conduct two workshops dedicated to photographing Humpback whales above and below the surface in Tonga. I go to Tonga because I can that is where I can do it legally. In Hawaii, swimming with Humpbacks is…
Read MoreHow I see design and compositional elements within an image
While leading a workshop this week, I trudged off the beaten path hopeful too find still water and a reflection. I found this small bridge and stream and found my way to a location that allowed me to use the foliage as a fore ground element and serve as a diagonal line and draw the…
Read MoreYou dont always have to look at the camera
Portraits like this include an element of interaction and animation & in the process capture each individuals expressions & emotion even if you cant see all the faces.
Read MoreLove is a measure of happiness and the glue that keeps families together and thriving
The wonderful thing about being part of a family is the love and relationships that exist amongst parents and children.
Read MoreSummer is just a few weeks away.
Take advantage of the wonderful times your together as a family. Later on you will glad you did.
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