A short hike from the Bonita Campground, Chiricahua National Monument

The Tsunami Aqua Party – Shooting with the 5D Mark II at high ISO

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For those dying to see early images from the Tsunami on the Square event this weekend, you’re in luck. I broke out of my “that’s too late” shell and headed out to tonight’s Aqua Party over at the Taj Mahal …

The HDR Digital Workflow: Lightroom 3, Photomatix, & Photoshop

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Over the course of this year I’ve had the privilege to take multiple groups of photographers out in the field on digital photography workshops. The big winner in the workshops so far? The Vulture Mine / HDR Workflow Workshop.  It’s …

The pluses and minuses of your own photography and print business

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You know, I’ve had many folks more than a little curious about what I now do for a living. And by “for a living” I mean that loosely. 😉 Getting a small business off the ground and rooted in major …

Filabusta Rocks Photo Shoot – The 5D Mark II, a couple of Canon Speedlites, and some goofing around

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Weeks ago I’d mentioned a really fun photo shoot that I did last minute. And I’ve been patiently (uh huh) waiting to display some results from the shoot. Finally, I can show you the first selected image, as it’s out …

An Airstream Caravel

Rick Geib’s Latest Creation – A impromptu shoot this morning

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Rick recently popped by the gallery with his latest bronze. And what a piece of art this one is! I’m a fan, no question. Normally Rick’s works focus around sea creatures.  This time though, he’s taken a new direction.  A …