Ban Plastic Shopping Bags
I have used my last plastic shopping bag. As 2016 approaches, one of my goals is to stop using or allowing retailers to use plastic shopping bags for my groceries and items.
December 2015 Photo of the Month: Lake of Fire
My December 2015 Photo of the Month is Lake of Fire, an image made at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.
RIP Scott Weiland
RIP Scott Weiland
RIP Scott Weiland. In the end, I suppose it was a miracle he made it to 48 years. After a life blessed with incredible talent and cursed by unstoppable drug use, it is time to reminisce.
Joshua Tree Photo Guide Finished
We now have a Joshua Tree Photo Guide finished and ready for you. Purchase the new e-book co-authored with Jeremy Long at www.jtphotoguide.com. The book includes 83 pages and 23 key photographic locations for you to make greater images in Joshua Tree National Park.
Reuters Raw File Ban Means Nothing
Reuters Raw File Ban Means Nothing Is there really a Reuters raw file ban? This week, Petapixel published a misleading article titled “Reuters Issues a Worldwide Ban on RAW Photos.” The article caused an uproar in the greater photography community. However, reading the article and understanding Reuters’ role as a news organization shows that the “ban” … Read more
November 2015 Photo of the Month: Ohlson House
My November 2015 Photo of the Month is Ohlson House, a sunrise image made in Joshua Tree National Park.
Juniper and Monolith, Twilight
Juniper and Monolith has long been a popular location in Joshua Tree National Park. Located in the Jumbo Rocks area, many photograph it throughout the day. Because I camp in Joshua Tree every Christmas, I often have a chance to photograph it when the light is right.
October 2015 Photo of the Month: Treepost
My October 2015 Photo of the Month is Treepost, a black and white image from Ryan Ranch in Joshua Tree National Park.
RIP: The Death of Grantland
RIP: The Death of Grantland Last week, ESPN announced that publishing of Grantland.com would be suspended immediately. Since the unceremonious exit of Bill Simmons from ESPN’s platforms, including the Grantland site he founded, the demise of the website seemed inevitable. The loss of Grantland is profound. In an age of terrible content-aggregating websites like Bleacher … Read more
Naruwan Taiko Drumming Performance (14 Images)
At a Scouting event held locally in San Diego’s Mission Bay (San Diego Youth Aquatic Center), the Naruwan Taiko performed in front of over 500 people. Their performance was excellent. In hindsight, I should have set up video to share with everyone. I did create still images of this very impressive group in action. Below … Read more