Often times, photographers (myself included) get attached to an image. This is usually directly associated with our experience of being there when the image was created. Not only what was in front of the camera when the shutter was pressed, but the lengths we went to get to that point. The sounds & smells of our surroundings, a cool ocean breeze brushing against exposed skin or a 60 mph gust smashing into us as we anchor our tripods in -50 degree temperatures in the middle of a dark winter night while watching northern lights dance overhead. A good landscape photograph can project more than just awe of a beautiful scene. The viewer may be able to imagine what it would be like to stand in that location. The photographer has the added benefit of actually knowing what it felt like to be there – and this can sway our critical eye into making compromises that can hurt the overall image quality. More importantly, it can stall our growth as a photographer. With that in mind, please feel free to speak your peace. I can’t promise that I will completely alter my methods, but I do want to hear what you have to say & promise to keep an open mind, and attentive ears. “Unleash the hounds!”. Don’t hold back, I appreciate your candidness.

Here are some more images from this weekend. No silhouettes here, just “normal” shots. Unleash the hounds!

Mass Exodus. Click to Enlarge.

I.D. please? I think it's a Sandpiper of some kind. Click to Enlarge.

Down the Hatch. Click to Enlarge.

Stay tuned!