Award - North Dakota Artist of the Year

I'm rather thrilled and humbled to be in the Spring issue of Exploring Tosco Magazine. I was chosen as their "North Dakota Artist of the Year" in their annual American Artists series. Tosca is a Twin Cities(Minneapolis/Saint Paul) based arts magazine that covers current theater, opera, symphony, culture and art in the twin cities area. You can find their website here: http://www.tctosca.com/ and view a copy of their Spring issue.

Print of the Month - May - Cheetah in Black and White

"Cheetah XVI"

Print of the month for May is this cheetah close-up photograph in black and white.

Hope you are all having a great year. I've been out photographing some of the spring migration, and photos should be coming soon!

Today's Photo: Abstract Winter Photography

Abstract Red

Available only on E-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171025807481

Today's Photograph - Winter Snow in April

Winter Snow in April

Woke up to a winter wonderland outside. Lots of sticky snow everywhere.

Today's photograph is only available on E-bay. The buy it now price is much less then I usually sell my prints for, so this is your chance to get a discount! 

Winter Snow in April

Details: 

Print size: 8x10 Paper Type: Metallic photo paper - high shine, smooth finish with metallic look Recommended Frame Size: I recommend matting this and framing in a 11x14 frame This photograph will be printed by a professional print lab on gorgeous metallic paper. It will be signed by the photographer on the back in pencil. Ships well protected in a plastic sleeve and round cardboard tube that will keep it safe it on it's journey to you.

Landscape Photography after Sunset

White Iron Lake, Ely, MN - Photographed after sunset

Landscape photographers are always searching for the "right" light. Usually this means "golden hour". Golden hour is approximately the hour or so before sunset when the light is softer, shadows are not as harsh, and everything tends to "glow" warmly. It tends to be when a lot of landscape photographs are taken - and with good reason - as it makes for fantastic photographs.

However, the half hour or more after sunset can be just as amazing for photographing landscapes. Strangely enough though, I've seen photographers pack up their gear as soon as the sun sets. They've gotten their sunset photographs, golden hour is over, so they are done. But "blue" hour can sometimes be as good or better depending on your goals. For instance, most shadows disappear altogether after sunset, making canyons easier to photograph.


Fish River Canyon, Namibia - Photographed after Sunset

Right after sunset the sky still contains sunset colors. Sometimes it is even more dramatic than during sunset - especially if there's clouds. And there's also the amazing blue color that is so intense!


Burntside Lake, Ely, MN - Photographed after Sunset

If photographing after sunset - you will have less light, so a tripod becomes a necessity. Your exposures will be longer, and impossible to hand-hold. However, this can be good for water photographs as it will "smooth" the water surface and give you an "ethereal" feel.


Rock in the lake - Photographed after Sunset

Other equipment that can be helpful is a remote shutter release. This allows you to keep your camera free from movement if you don't have to touch the shutter button.

So next time you're out at a beautiful location at sunset - don't automatically pack up just because the sun sets - wait around a bit, take some photos... You might be surprised with what you get.