Evening Glow - Blue Ridge Parkway Photography


The soft glow of the last light on a summer evening along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Enlightenment - Blue Ridge Parkway Sunset Scenery


A stunning view of sun beams raining down over the colorful mountains on an autumn evening during the fall foliage. This is one of my favorite spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina.

New Photography Article


I guess it makes sense to give some examples of real world exposure settings. While no list could ever cover every photographic possibility, some standard examples could be helpful to someone learning the process of exposure. Just keep in mind that these are only very basic guidelines, or examples of settings many photographers commonly use. The ideal settings for any given picture could vary widely depending on the subject, how you want it to appear, the available light, and other variables.
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Exposure Basics- The Exposure Triangle


Exposure Basics - The Exposure Triangle
This is really great information about the basics of exposure in photography written by Dave Allen. The knowledge is delivered in an easy and simple way. Use this information the next time you go on a photo shoot and you should be able to make a few little improvements to make a big difference in the final result of your photographs!
This article talks about the root of exposure and the balancing act it takes to get the desired result.

Enlightenment


Evening sun beams through the clouds over the colorful mountains during the fall foliage. This is another shot from one of my favorite spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway western North Carolina.

Shot with a Nikon D300 and the 17-35mm 2.8 lens using a Nikon Circular Polarizer...

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Blue Ridge Parkway



Make your way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Right now you will see the fall foliage at it's peak. The colors are spectacular, and the views are breathtaking! If you can, plan to be there for sunrise or sunset. Oh, and don't forget the camera!

Fall Foliage Peaks


I am always looking for that special something that you don't see everyday, that perfect moment when something amazing happens. To be able to capture these magic moments is what I believe is the essence of photography.

"And There Was Light"

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Spectacular evening light with beams of sun punching through the clouds during a summer sunset along the Blue Ridge Parkway. No HDR here, just a single exposure. It was impossible to capture the entire range of tones here without using multiple exposures, but the blown highlights please me in this shot for some reason. I think it adds to the intensity of the light source...

Distant Sunrise


An early morning view from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Jump Off Rock, Laurel Park, Hendersonville NC Directory


Jump Off Rock, Laurel Park, Hendersonville NC Directory: "Jump Off Rock in Laurel Park offers a fantastic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and towns below. Just a 10 minute drive from downtown Hendersonville, Jump Off Rock is a great place to visit if you like hiking, stunning mountain views, or just reading a book in the afternoon sun on one of the park's benches."

The Grotto - Waterfall Landscape on Flickr - Photo Sharing!


"This one is a beautiful waterfall in the Smoky Mountains. It takes a hike to see this one, but it sure is nice.

Shot with a Nikon D300, the 18-200mm VR walkaround lens, and a Nikon circular polarizer..."