It's was a cold and snowy January in Arizona. But that meant there would be some photo ops that don't come along that often. In honor of the cold winter and somewhat connected to the two articles featured in this month's newsletter, I have made DRAPED IN LUXURY the February Print of the Month.

ISSUE 17 - February 2023 

 For 2023 I will be giving away one framed 20"X30" print of the winner's choice to be announced in the December 2023 newsletter.  You must open at least one article to be eligible. Postage is in included for U.S addresses.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• PRINT OF THE MONTH 
• PHOTOGRAPHERS' SOLITUDE
• COMPOSITION 101G - LEADING LIGHT
• FEBRUARY TRAVELS

I pretty much live life more than I spend time thinking about it. But, while resting on an ice-covered bench at Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park, waiting for the golden hour, I had time to think about why I am a landscape photographer.   READ MORE...

• I just like to be with nature…or enjoy God’s creation.
• This is my chance to be creative.
• It’s a time I can be alone and think about things.
• It’s my time to relax.
• Just a few likes on social media keeps me satisfied.
• I like to sell my photography.

Those are good, but it's none of those!

Our eye is drawn to light. Take a look at the work of the Renaissance masters to see how they have used light to draw you into their paintings. In the more recent landscape painting by Albert Bierstadt shown below, light plays a major role in getting us through the many subjects of the piece. Examine the painting and describe the areas where light (or brightness) plays a major role. Once you have done that, review my notes about the marked up painting. READ MORE...

DRAPED IN LUXURY

Something a little different this month. The 20x30 print can have a saying of your choice added. This is a great choice for a teen's room, a home office or a workplace lunch room. This is not a poster but a high quality print. On your order, write any saying you would want in the box on the order page or indicate "no saying".  Use discount code BOOM0223

20x30 Luster Print, rolled for framing $120, Photoboomers price $96 includes postage!

12X18 print in 18x24 mat. Regular $115.  Photoboomers price $92.00 includes postage!

10x15 print in 16x20 mat. Regular $95. Photoboomers price $76.00 includes postage!

Order from the website or contact me to order Just let me know what you want on the contact form.

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.

Caddo Lake Workshop Update - 10 of the 12 spots available for the three separate fall workshops are taken. The remaining two spots are for October 28-Nov 3. This workshop is specifically for intermediate to advanced photographers with some ability in post processing. Please contact me if you are interested.

February travels 

Barbara and I will be living out of our travel trailer in California for much of February. We will have an opportunity to visit Joshua Tree NP and hopefully catch some early desert wildflowers.