ISSUE 27 - December 2023 

The winner has been announced! See below!

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Winner of the big print giveaway!
• Originality and Creativity
• Adding Pop to Your Images
• Print of the Month

Congratulations to the winner of the print giveaway, Karl Turner. Thank you for subscribing and reading at least some of my articles, Karl! Please email me with your print selection and plan a good sized wall space for this limited edition print!

Here is how I selected the winner. I used an app called RNG (random number generator). First, I generated a single random number (it was 9). Then I picked the winning number by using a range of all the readers of the newsletter and kept going until the ninth generated number. Then I counted down to the subscriber/reader who was that number. That was Karl. 

I am not sure what I will be giving away in 2024, but certainly something nice. I have been blessed in so many ways, so this is a fun way to give to someone else. 

The art show that I just participated in is one of the largest in the country. That means there were lots of photographers…at least ten landscape photographers. Over and over again, visitors to my space exclaimed, “Your photography looks different.” I asked what they meant by that, and always got the response, “The other photographers all have the same pictures.” READ MORE...

We have been working on finishing images prior to printing. Previous articles have discussed removing unwanted halos (usually at horizons or other areas of great contrast) and removing spots (dust spots, blank pixels, etc.). This article discusses using the Calibration Tool in Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw to make colors pop. For this and the next article on vignettes and sharpening, the following partially processed image will serve as our example. READ MORE...

FLOW

The direct path (as the crow flies?) and the path of least resistance can be two entirely different experiences. To me, this abstract image represents the flow of our lives as a unexpectedly beautiful experience when we yield to the path of least resistance rather than dead head to an end point.

This image is from a series of abstract images that I recently published, titled "Our Breathing Earth". To see more of that series, visit my home page.

FLOW

All archival prints are limited edition. That means I can only sell 30 archival prints no matter the size and only 10 in the smaller sizes! Smaller standard prints are open edition. Use discount code BOOM1123 for this pricing. Click on the image above to order.

NOTE THAT I AM ONLY OFFERING THESE PRICES TO THE FIRST FIVE ORDERS.

20x30 Signed and Numbered Archival Luster Print, rolled for framing $225, Photoboomers price $180 includes postage!

12X18 Signed and Numbered Archival print, Regular $125. Photoboomers price $100.00, includes free 18x24 mat and postage!

10x15 Signed and Numbered Archival print, Regular $95. Photoboomers price $76.00, includes free 16x20 mat and postage!

8x10 Standard Print, Regular $60 Photoboomers price $48.00, includes free 12x16 mat and postage!

Order from the website or contact me to order.

Do you have a wall that needs a large print? Send me a photo of the wall and I can show some samples on your own walls...similar to the one above. Call me for more info at 714-292-5238.

Pricing includes delivery in the U.S.

Travels Hawaii - Barbara and I are "vacationing" in Oahu and Kauai in January. This will give us a chance to photograph some lush hillsides and peaceful beaches to fulfill some requests from clients.

Mood of the Swamp Workshop 2024 - I will be publicizing these workshops later this week. If you are interested, contact me quickly as these will sell out early.

Private Workshops and Guiding - for one to three persons. Contact me about getting you to fantastic shots. Post-processing included if desired.

Photograph Sand Dunes with me! I am planning on setting up a workshop for next year. Sand dunes are a great place to expand your skills in composition and capturing light. Let me know if you are interested.