Butterflies in Hyper Color Infrared

Now that the icy grips of Winter and the way-too-wet Spring weather have finally gone away,  it is now the time that photographers like when we can go out and enjoy our passion for photography.  One thing I love to shoot this time of year is Butterflies.  As a photographer they offer a good challenge […]

KUVRD Universal Lens Caps

Have you ever seen a new product, and thought ” Yeah, why didn’t I think of that?”  Well, you are about to have that happen again.  I recently came across an ad for what was being billed as a “Universal Lens Cap”  You know, like you could reach into your camera bag and always have […]

The 2019 Missouri Botanical Gardens Orchid Show

Every year at this time, the Missouri Botanical Gardens puts together what is said to be the best Orchid Show in the United States.  For the past 5 years, I have had the privilege and honor of photographing this show right before it opens.  The minute you walk thru the exhibit doors, you are immediately transported […]

It’s that Time of Year Again

In case you haven’t noticed, things are changing.  By “things”, I mean for most of us, the season.  There are little details; it’s not as warm in the morning and not as blistering hot as it was two, three weeks ago.  And then there’s the undeniable sign, the one that makes my blood curdle every […]

The Lensbaby Velvet 28

A couple of weeks ago, Lensbaby introduced their latest art lens, The Velvet28.  Having tested and loved the other two Velvet Lenses, the Velvet56 and Velvet85, I was excited to hear of this lens.  For those of you that aren’t familiar with Lensbaby, they produce high-quality lenses that fit into the category of Art Lenses.  […]

Re-size your Images to Protect your Intellectual Property

They say you haven’t arrived as an artist until someone steals your image.  If you’ve ever had it happen, you know what a disheartening thing it is, you feel violated and very angry.  There are even websites where you can take an image directly from social media and order a print of the image. So, […]

Shooting IR in The D.R.

In the Caribbean Sea just south of Cuba is the island of Hispaniola. The island contains the nation of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. While I can’t suggest visiting Haiti, the Dominican Republic is a tropical paradise. For a photographer, it’s a dream come true. For an infrared photographer even more so.  Super Color Infrared […]