My January 2015 Photo of the Month is Grand Bixby, an image made of the world-famous Bixby Canyon Bridge in Big Sur.
Garrett’s Arch
I recently trekked to Garrett’s Arch in Joshua Tree National Park. Garrett’s Arch is likely the largest arch in Joshua Tree, although another unpublicized arch could give it competition. Garrett’s Arch is located in the Wonderland of Rocks backcountry. The trailhead begins at the Wall Street Mill parking lot, proceeding briefly before veering left towards … Read more
Make Goals, Not Resolutions, In 2015
Resolutions are the worst. They are made to be broken. They imply impending failure rather than achievement. They focus solely on the result, ignoring the planning and thought process that is most important. Goals are what your resolutions should be, especially if they are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. A common resolution … Read more
December 2014 Photo of the Month: Heartbreak and Hope
My December 2014 Photo of the Month is Heartbreak and Hope, a photograph taken in Joshua Tree National Park at the Heartbreak Rock formation.
My Favorite Photographs of 2014
This was a great year for photography, and what follows are my favorite images of 2014. These include images from California, Ohio, and Washington.
Skyfire – A Review of the App
Skyfire – A Review of the App One of my photography friends, Matthew Kuhns, has released a new app called Skyfire. The app has appeared on Petapixel, so it has already received a good amount of promotion so far. As a user of the app, I thought I would include a few notes about the … Read more
November 2014 Photo of the Month: Wildwood
My November 2014 Photo of the Month is Wildwood, a photograph made on Old Highway 80 near Descanso.
Joshua Tree Photo Guide – Down To The Wire
The Photographer’s Guide To Joshua Tree National Park will be coming out next month! It is a delight to be able to create a Joshua Tree Photo Guide for the public to use. On behalf of my co-author, Jeremy Long, I am very excited for the first edition release. The Guide will be available in multiple formats, Ibooks, Kindle, Nook, and a PDF edition. All should be readable on the device of your choice.
Mandatory-Tech Website
I wanted to take a moment and recommend you subscribe to my friend’s website at Mandatory Tech. The website is available at www.mandatory-tech.com. My friend’s name is William Murphy and he covers technology, gadgets, and various issues in the industry.His latest post concerns Smart Automation at home, a field that is going to become even … Read more
October 2014 Photo of the Month: 2014 Eclipse
My October 2014 Photo of the Month is 2014 Eclipse, a photo of the October 8 lunar eclipse taken from Mission Trails Regional Park.