Photographic Prospects in the Valley of the Temples

A heavy mist rolled over the Ko’olau Mountains bordering the backside of the Valley of the Temples on Oahu.  Crossing the long wooden footbridge from the parking area takes you into an Asian world surrounding the Byodo- In Temple. The setting is exotic with a Zen styled garden, ponds and a replica of the 950-year [...]

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Use Red Accent Photographs to Capture Attention

Fire is what I associate with the color red. First thoughts that come to mind are the flames and lava flows connected with the Hawaiian goddess Pele whose fiery red spirit streams throughout the Islands. The image illustrated in this post was an interpretive expression observed during a hula festival on Maui. A slow shutter [...]

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Kopjes, Rock Islands for Lions

Lions and cheetahs often hide their young cubs on the Serengeti in what are known as Kopjes, pronounced “copies”, they are ancient rock islands in the sea of savannah grasses that make up most of this National Park located in northern Tanzania. While on a photo safari gathering images for a client my driver and [...]

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Winter Hunt on Peach Street

Hawks and eagles have always mesmerized me. Their strength and regal demeanor are fascinating and living here in Montana with mountains and prairies close at hand there is plenty of opportunity to witness the excitement of soaring flight. Even here in town hawks are plentiful throughout winter. A stand of tall white pine trees tower [...]

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