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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47654330873513237542015-05-21T02:31:20.527-04:00Exploring Light - BlogExploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-46370998501928293132015-05-11T03:00:00.000-04:002015-05-11T11:50:42.001-04:00New Release - Patagonia It has been called the greatest landscape in the world. Located in the far corners of South America, the Patagonia region of the southern Andes boasts majestic mountain peaks rising nearly two miles above turquoise glacial lakes, vibrant fall color, a barren desert, twisted forests, and some of the largest glaciers in the world. I am pleased to release what I consider to be my most compelling body of work to date, from Los Glaciares, Argentina, and Torres del Paine, Chile.
 With travel time of almost 30 hours, Patagonia is not an easy place to travel to. Accommodations on the Argentina side are limited to hostels and camping. A closer view of the mountains involves 10+ mile hikes, heading out near 3am to get in position for sunrise. But with some of the most impressive peaks in the world, wildly unpredictable weather, desert, glaciers, snow, turquoise lakes and autumn color all at once... it is a photographer's paradise.
 It didn't take long for my adrenaline to rush. Within hours of arriving to El Chalten, a lenticular cloud was looming over Los Glaciares for most of the afternoon. I took a short, but steep, hike up to a ridge that overlooked a river and valley leading towards the mountain range in the distance. Like clockwork, the lenticular cloud was ablaze with light for about 10 minutes as the sun dipped below the horizon.

"TRANSCENDENCE"
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 Unfortunately, the next morning, a storm came in, leaving us stranded for a full five days. While mountain photography can be quite exhilarating with good light, the weather can be completely unpredictable.
 When the storm finally subsided at the end of the week, it left us a gift... several inches of new snow on the landscape. Well rested, I set out near 3am towards Mt. Fitz Roy. Getting there just as the moon set behind the mountain, I set up my camera, standing in a cold glacial stream. While I waited, my feet felt like blocks of ice. But as I began to feel the warmth of the rising sun over my shoulder, the scene before me emerged from the darkness of the night. As the first morning light began illuminating the landscape, I felt chills witnessing one of the most beautiful portraits of nature I have ever seen .. an early glow of the rising sun on Fitz Roy, reflected in the cold glacial steam below, with new snow and fall color peaking through the foliage. It was a moment I will never forget.

"THE WISDOM OF SNOW"
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 We were blessed with good weather the last few days in Los Glaciares, with daily hikes out at 3am for sunrise shoots, and exploring and scouting during the day. A couple of flat tires and car breakdowns later, we drove across the border to Torres del Paine, Chile. Equally as majestic, probably not as diverse, but with much more accessible shooting locations than the Argentinean side, Torres del Paine boasts a series of glacial lakes with the two iconic mountains most people associate with Patagonia: Los Cuernos del Paine and Paine Grande. The weather is equally unpredictable. Torres del Paine can be one of the windiest places in the world, with gusts of up to 90mph, while another day the mountains are reflected like glass on perfectly calm waters without even a breeze. Torres del Paine is one of the places where nature does all of the work for you; making good photographs here is effortless.

 My most memorable morning was the first morning I arrived. Setting out in the dark under the light of the moon, I watched as some low level fog rolled in. The lakes were completely calm. The mountains were reflected like a mirror. The diffuse light of the moon and glow from the impending sunrise illuminated Paine Grande about an hour before sunrise.

"MOONSHADOW"
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 Just next to Paine Grande, Los Cuernos del Paine ("the horns of Paine), is probably the most recognizable peak in Patagonia. As the sun began to rise, the glow on the mountain and low level fog remained for just a few moments before a heavy fog rolled in and the mountains faded from view. I knew I had just captured something very special.

"ETERNITY"
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 Everyday I was there, something special happened... the unique combination of light and weather made each photograph unique. From reflected light on the Salto Grande River leading towards Paine Grande...

"LIQUID LIGHT"
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... to cloud streaks behind Los Cuernos del Paine on a windy evening...

"EARTH SPIRIT"
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... and the alpenglow on Cerro Torre, one of the world's most impressive peaks, at sunrise...

"ALLURE"
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... I was able to connect with place like few others I have been.

 My trip to Patagonia had been in the planning for almost two years. When planning my time there, I knew when I went that I wanted to come back with one photograph that said "Patagonia." There were more than a few times that I pressed the shutter and thought I had it. But towards the end I realized what an impossible goal that was. In fact, there is, and never will be, that one photograph that could possible capture the diversity of weather, shapes and landscape that exist here. Each image I captured speaks about one particular facet of Patagonia, and when viewed together tell a story about one of the most beautiful places on earth. Each photograph captures a unique moment in time, never to be seen again.

 I would like to invite you to view the entire New Release - Patagonia gallery. Also use this link to purchase a fine art print, which will provide a lifetime of viewing pleasure. I hope you enjoy.
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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-25041155058969748582014-12-09T12:13:00.001-05:002014-12-10T05:26:32.337-05:00Top Ten Photos of 2014 2014 was an exceptional year... in the Spring I took a solo trip to the deserts of the Southwest, a place that continues to call me back time and time again. I spent time shooting remote slot canyons of the Arizona desert, as well as some more well known landscapes in southern Utah. In the late summer, I spent an incredible week in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest is arguably the most diverse area in the United States. Lush rainforest and countless waterfalls; rugged coasts lined with cliffs and seastacks; the high desert; wildflower-laden valleys; and glaciers along some of the country's highest mountain peaks - all within just a few hundred miles of one another.
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Here is my selection of my Top Ten Photos for 2014:

10. "Sacred Canyon"
Stunning vista of Arizona's unique canyon lands at sunrise.

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9. "Beyond"
A waterfall through an old growth forest on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge.

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8. "The Chamber"
A small chamber framed by pillars of sandstone in a remote slot canyon, Arizona.

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7. "Inspiration"
Unique conditions and a few moments of beautiful light on the Olympic coast, Washington.

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6. "Together Alone"
Blazing sunset after a clearing storm and 40mph winds at Stud Horse Point, Arizona.

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5. "Eternity Arch"
For just a few moments, a few days of the year, this small arch in a remote slot canyon of the Arizona desert glows with reflected light from beyond.

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4. "What Lies Beneath"
A frigid passageway formed by snow melt under a small glacier in the Mt. Rainier wilderness.

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3. "Let it Shine"
The setting sun illuminates a small cascade in the Mt. Hood wilderness, Oregon

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2. "Ever After"
Beautiful soft light on wildflower laden meadows looking towards the Tatoosh Range, Mt. Rainier National Park.

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1. "A Moment In Time"
Sunrise light illuminates Mt. Rainier, photographed from high in the Tatoosh Range wilderness. One of the most impressive displays of light I have ever witnessed.

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Have a Top Ten list you want to share? Post a link in the comments.
Good light and happy shooting in 2015!
Chris

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-6586172946293923752014-10-24T13:41:00.000-04:002014-10-24T13:49:10.112-04:00*NEW* Private SalesA couple of months ago I began announcing non-public sales to one of my private mailing lists. The sale was such a success I wanted to give everyone a chance to sign up and save on deeply discounted fine art prints. A new promotion will be announced via a private link periodically (generally about every three months) only to my Facebook and Twitter followers and my "Sales and Promotions" mailing list. This is a chance to save up to $250 on exclusive limited edition prints, including canvas and amazing acrylic mounted prints. The first sale has already expired, but I will be announcing my newest sale in the next few days. Hurry, these promotions only last a couple of weeks!

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-57461646322926793722014-10-15T16:56:00.002-04:002014-11-18T16:09:18.776-05:00Announcement - Change to Limited Edition Prints
 As interest in my photography has grown recently by individuals, publishers, and galleries, I have decided, after over a year of careful thought and deliberation, to continue selling my more popular photographs as limited edition prints.
 As a somewhat controversial issue in the digital age, limited edition prints started in the days of film; an artist would make a series of test prints ("artist proofs") prior to printing the edition. The prints from the edition were typically made from the same plate, at the same time. Artist proofs have been considered more valuable, as they reflected the progression of a print prior to its release. In the digital age, limited edition prints are still requested by savvy art collectors and galleries; while the spirit of an edition remains the same, the logistics have changed quite a bit. Photographers nowadays may offer an edition from just a few prints (in some cases, only a single print), to more than a thousand.

 Due to the divergence from the principles of the film age, the legitimacy of limited editions has been somewhat controversial. For example, is an edition of 2000 really "limited?" Does placing an arbitrary number on prints made seek to artificially inflate value, where value may not otherwise exist?

 Initially, I had decided to sell all my work as open edition. I felt that limiting the views into nature I strive to make widely available was against my work ethic. At the same time, I had lost sales from clients who would purchase a print only if it were a limited edition. Recently, I changed my mind, and am quite excited about my decision. As many artists have developed their own limited edition structure, I have developed a structure that I feel best balances the exclusivity of the work with my goal to share my art as widely as possible.
 Thus, I have reconfigured my website to reflect my limited edition guidelines.

- Most of my work will be sold as limited edition prints (LEPs) in a strict edition of 200 or fewer.
- Once the edition has sold out, no additional prints will ever be made.
- Each print will be registered, signed and numbered. A Certificate of Authenticity with a serial number accompanies the print and guarantees the original work.
- In order to preserve the integrity of the edition, I am in the process of contacting all previous clients who have purchased a print that is now a limited edition, to provide a serial number and certificate.
- The limited edition prints apply only to prints with a dimension of 18 inches or greater on the long end. I will consider smaller prints to be reproductions, and are open edition.
- Prices increase according to the number remaining in the edition, in tiers of 50.
- Edition numbers 1-25 are considered "Artist Reserves" and will be released at my discretion, usually only after an edition has sold out.

As I said earlier, I am very excited about making this big change in my business. I feel it places an additional value on my work, which I cherish. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

-Chris

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-31172995738431482742014-09-25T17:02:00.000-04:002014-09-25T17:02:53.834-04:00New Promo Video: A Photo Odyssey
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A PHOTO ODYSSEY

Please view full screen, turn the volume up, and enjoy this 3 minute HD presentation of my favorite photographs.

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-36086764938269440862014-08-28T12:23:00.002-04:002015-05-11T11:42:16.083-04:00New Release - Mountains and Rainforests of the Northwest In early August, I had an incredible time photographing the diverse alpine and rainforest environment of the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest is arguably the most diverse area in the United States. Lush rainforest and countless waterfalls; rugged coast lined with cliffs and seastacks; the high desert; wildflower-laden valleys; and glaciers along some of the country's highest mountain peaks - all within just a few hundred miles of one another.

 My two favorite photos from the trip were taken in Mount Rainier National Park. The first was a stop on an early morning hike up to some snow caves. There no clouds that morning to speak of, so a sunrise shot was not on the agenda. But as is the case many times, Mother Nature had a special treat in store. Just as the sun rose, the side lighting illuminated the wildflowers on the landscape with the Tatoosh Range in the background. The light on the landscape, with colorful wildflowers and mountains beyond made for a stunning photograph. The soft light only lasted for a few moments, and was gone...

"Ever After"

 Perhaps my favorite image from the trip was on my last morning. The weather showed cloudy skies with a clearing to the east, along with a solid marine layer at lower attitudes. We knew the sky was going to light up, but most areas would be socked in fog with the marine layer.... unless you get ABOVE the clouds! So that's what I did. I set out with some friends around 3am and hiked by headlamp up Pinnacle Peak high in the Tatoosh wilderness to an altitude of about 5600 feet. There were patches of heather, lupines, and alpine lilies everywhere. I set my composition looking towards Mt. Rainier with a nice grouping of purple flowers in the foreground to compliment the color of the sky. The closest flower was just a few inches from my camera, and in order to get a low enough perspective, I balanced my camera on a rock just a couple inches off the ground. Just a few moments later the show began. A beautiful glow came from the east which shined warm light on the peak of Rainier, with colorful under lighting of the clouds, and just enough light on the flowers to make them glow. I took close to 50 exposures over the course of just a few moments so as not to miss the very best frame. To make the final image, I combined an exposure for the sky with several exposures for the flowers that were taken at different focal lengths so that everything is in perfect focus. The combination of epic light, alpenglow on Mt. Rainier, the marine layer below reflecting the light of the sky, and colorful wildflowers in the foreground made for perhaps what is my favorite shot ever. Certainly one my best experiences, anyway.

"A Moment in Time"

 The exceptional diversity of this area is captured in many of the other photographs. In addition to mountains and flowers, there are beautiful waterfalls...

"Beyond"

"Emerald Flow"

forest scenes...

"Let it Shine"

"Only Time"

snow caves...

"What Lies Beneath"

ocean...

"Inspiration"

rainforest slot canyons...

"Through the Looking Glass"

and much, much more...

 I am pleased to release 18 photos that capture the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I have reviewed artist proofs for all photographs, and I can tell you the prints look incredible.

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-61911682280227891972014-05-07T13:09:00.004-04:002014-05-07T13:09:51.703-04:00Return to the Southwest - Part II: The Slot Canyons As I stated in my previous blog entry (Return to the Southwest - Part I: the Landscape), the primary goal of this trip was to visit slot canyons in the Arizona desert. I had been a couple of times before, but slot canyon photography is technically very challenging, and I find that the more trips I take, the more I am able to visualize and refine compositions. On top of that, slot canyons can be dangerous. Surely you have seen the movie about the hiker who was stuck for several days, able to escape only after severing his arm to release it from under a boulder (my wife and mother have, and that's what came immediately to mind when I told them I would be exploring the slots). The risk of flash flood, dehydration, and getting lost are other hazards. While slot canyons are one of the most unique phenomenon to see in person, being able to visualize a coherent composition, and use the reflected light to enhance the depth and glow, is more difficult than it appears.
 To "get my feet wet," I started in Lower Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona. This slot is popular with tourists, and comes equipped with stairs and railings! It's popular for a reason, the compositions are magnificent.

"Lightkeeper" - Prints Available

"Lady in the Wind" - Prints Available

 From there, I moved on to some lesser known, remote slots in the desert. This particular one I had visited twice before in years past. This one particular composition I shot initially in 2010. It has become a popular print, and I wanted to seize the opportunity to refine my composition and photograph it with a higher resolution camera to allow me to make larger prints.

"Pillars of Light" - Prints Available

"Kaleidoscope" - Prints Available

 Another, more remote slot, has had my attention for years. You almost never see photographs from it. Within the slot canyon is a fragile arch that, for a few moments a day, for just a few days a year, "glows" with reflected light from behind it. Reaching this arch is no easy feat. Dangerous and technical canyoneering skills are require to get down there. But sitting there for over an hour watching the light change and move, culminating in a beautiful glow behind the arch, was a highlight of this trip, and of the years I've been doing photography.

"Eternity Arch" - Prints Available

 I visited this slot on two different days. The first day I was consumed with the arch. So on my second trip I went further down and found some other, equally compelling compositions.

"The Chamber" - Prints Available

"Canyon Voices" - Prints Available

 Between the desert landscape and unique slot canyons, my recent solo trip to the southwest was quite productive. I am happy to release some of my best images to date. If you like what you see on your computer monitor, you will love our large fine art prints. Please contact me if you with questions, or to order.
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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-78167639583891497932014-05-01T12:00:00.000-04:002014-05-01T12:00:56.655-04:00Return to the Southwest - Part I: The Landscape Recently I traveled solo to the deserts of the Southwest, one of my favorite places to photograph. I started in western Utah near Kanarraville and began heading west towards Page. The primary purpose of the trip was to visit some slot canyons I had not yet explored, and revisit some I have shot in the past. Slot canyons are best photographed on clear days, so that the full sun produces reflected light on the sandstone of the canyon walls. I hoped everyday, therefore, for clear skies during the day, and dramatic clouds at sunrise and sunset; my favorite for creating dramatic landscape imagery. While I spent several days exploring the slots, I frequently drove two hours or more to reach a location to camp for the night, and hope for dramatic conditions. While the slot canyons were the highlight of the trip, camping alone in some of these remote areas was a priceless experience. Sufficed to say, I got burned on more sunrise/sunsets than I care to recall, but such is the nature of landscape photography. I did visit some amazing locations (some with no photos to share, unfortunately, but I'll definitely keep going back until the conditions are right).

 The first night I spent along the Paria River, with unique painted hills similar to the Painted Desert in Arizona.

"Painted" - Prints Available

 Another area I have been to before and enjoy visiting is the Vermillion Cliffs wilderness. A long off-road drive with a 4WD capable vehicle is required, but the reward is beyond words. An alien-like landscape with countless photographic compositions awaits. When I visited here in 2011, my two buddies and I were the only ones there. This time, there were at least 15 other people camped out, most of whom were other photographers. This place is becoming more well known, and more crowded each year. I have yet to experience explosive skies here, and there are many compositions I have found that I intend to explore again in the coming years.

"Survivor" - Prints Available

 While in the area, I was lucky enough to acquire a ticket to hike Coyote Buttes North, otherwise known as "The Wave." This oft-photographed location is limited by the state to just 20 visitors per day. A three mile hike through the desert brings you to "The Wave," a small, but unique sandstone formation with swirls of colorful sandstone.

"The Wave" - Prints Available

 Just a short hike uphill is another "wave," one more visually appealing in my opinion. Many people don't stick around in a place where the only refuge from the mid day sun is a shadow created by a small rock. Just before sunset, however, one's patience is rewarded as the warm glow illuminates this sandstone in soft light just before the sun sets below the horizon.

"Encore" - Prints Available

 The opportunity exists for countless intimate compositions, isolating interesting patterns of sandstone as well.

"Opposing" - Prints Available

"Bending the Line" - Prints Available

 My most successful landscape photos happened at Stud Horse Point, just outside Page, Arizona. One particular day I got an incredible show of light. Stud Horse point is an oft-photographed location, both because of its visual interest, and because it is readily accessible, just a short drive outside Page, Arizona. I drove there mid afternoon one day, but had no data access prior to check the weather conditions. There were 40mph winds all afternoon, progressing into the early evening. Being that it was my first time to the area, I did some scouting, but ended up having to seek refuge in my car from time to time after getting blasted with sand in those strong winds. In doing so, I missed a brief rainbow (shucks), but late in the afternoon noticed a wonderful Virga formation in the sky.

"Sheltered" - Prints Available

 As the afternoon progressed towards sunset, the winds were unrelenting. There were a lot of clouds, but a clear break towards the west at the horizon. So I knew that something special would happen at sunset. As soon as the sun went down, the sky exploded with under lighting. I shot multiple compositions over the course of the 15 minutes or so the sky was on fire, constantly changing and shooting towards the color as best I could. Several photos worked out well, but none as good as this one.

"Together Alone" - Prints Available

 It was truly spectacular to witness these changing conditions (on my birthday no less). Around 8pm the winds subsided, and I slept at Stud Horse Point without another soul around for miles. The sky cleared overnight, giving me my second wish of clear skies for shot canyon photography the following day.

Stay tuned for Return to the Southwest Part II: Slot Canyons, to be released on my blog next week.
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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-87992486087713352052014-04-21T13:11:00.001-04:002014-07-23T21:02:15.051-04:00The Power of Light When you view my portfolio, you will quickly see that the Southwest is among my top photographic destinations. The appeal to me is how the light transforms a barren desert environment from a land of dry, harsh conditions, into a three dimensionality of reflected light on sandstone, with aquamarine water pools, rivers, and beautiful color. The conditions can be unforgiving at times, and a day or more of withstanding the dry heat and sun will reward one with just a few minutes of a beautiful soft glow at the beginning and end of every day. The soft light just before dusk, and just after dawn, transforms the colors of the sandstone in a variety of ways. One particular place that illustrates this phenomenon well is Coyote Buttes North around the Utah/Arizona border. A short hike past the iconic "Wave" formation is a second formation that many people either don't know about, or don't bother sticking around until sunset to photograph. I've heard many people even say they walked right past it. Why? During the day, the sandstone is washed out from the bright sunlight, and may be unrecognizable to those who have only seen it in photographs taken very late in the day.
 The first shot ("Encore" - Prints Available) was taken just a few moments before the sun set below the horizon. The last light of the sun caused the sandstone to "glow" in warm, soft light. The background hills were in shadow, and thus rendered very dark relative to the direct illumination on the rock.
 The second shot ("Candyland" - Prints Available) was taken just a few moments after the sun set. The red, pink, and orange hues not visible with direct light immediately showed in the afterglow of the sun. Only about 5-10 minutes had lapsed between the first and second shot.
 As you can see, the power of light caused a complete transformation in the color and contrast, and each shot has a completely different mood to it.

 The Southwest is full of hidden gems, and there are many more similar examples that can be found. Photography in the southwest can be quite rewarding, but does require patience, pre-visualizaion, and being in the right place at the right time. See more on my website: Exploring Light Photography.
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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-62192387986268804422014-04-10T16:58:00.001-04:002014-04-10T16:59:47.218-04:00The Light at Stud Horse PointRecently I spent several days in Northern Arizona, with stops in Coyote Buttes, Whitepocket, and remote slot canyons, to name a few. Some popular spots, some not so well known. I needed the dichotomy of bright skies during the day to give reflected light in the slot canyons, and big skies at night for my sunset and sunrise shoots. One particular day I got an incredible show of light at Stud Horse Point. Stud Horse point is an oft-photographed location, both because of its visual interest, and because it is readily accessible, just a short drive outside Page, Arizona. I drove there mid afternoon one day, but had no data access prior to check the weather conditions. There were 40mph winds all afternoon, progressing into the early evening. Being that it was my first time to the area, I did some scouting, but ended up having to seek refuge in my car from time to time after getting blasted with sand in those strong winds. In doing so, I missed a brief rainbow (shucks), but late in the afternoon noticed a wonderful Virga formation in the sky.

As the afternoon progressed towards sunset, the winds were unrelenting. There were a lot of clouds, but a clear break towards the west at the horizon. So I knew that something special would happen at sunset. As soon as the sun went down, the sky exploded with under lighting. I shot multiple compositions over the course of the 15 minutes or so the sky was on fire, constantly changing and shooting towards the color as best I could. Several photos worked out well, but none as good as this one.

It was truly spectacular to witness these changing conditions (on my birthday no less). Around 8pm the winds subsided, and I slept at Stud Horse Point without another soul around for miles. The sky cleared overnight, giving me my second wish of clear skies for shot canyon photography the following day.
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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-31051012404218218712014-01-24T16:52:00.000-05:002014-01-24T16:52:23.014-05:00Illumination AlleySometimes things just come together... I've had my eye on shooting this location for a couple of years, but with trips to my hometown of New Orleans only once or twice a year, I have had not had as much opportunity as I would like. I knew when I was finally able to shoot it with the right conditions, it would be extraordinary! This is such an inviting scene, I wanted to create a photo that allowed the viewer to close his or her eyes, and take a walk down this oak lined alley. I decided to go check it out in the late afternoon during a trip home for a family event last week. The skies were clear, and smoke from some burning fields nearby really helped diffuse the golden light of the setting sun, accentuating the magical atmosphere that unfolded before me. I've added this photo to my New Work Gallery, and prints are available.

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-33255577353158289462013-12-10T13:32:00.000-05:002013-12-11T21:19:49.134-05:00Top Ten Photos of 20132013 was an exceptional year... in the Spring I spent a few days in Oregon's Columbia Gorge, focusing my efforts on waterfalls in the less traveled wilderness of this exceptional rain forest environment. Later in the year, I traveled to the Tombstone Range in Canada's Yukon Territory for a two week long heli-in, heli-out backpacking trip in the wilderness of the Ogilvie Mountains. During the day we were surrounded by the peak Autumn color, showing a carpet of fall color on the tundra; at night, the Aurora Borealis danced across the sky. It was an exceptional trip. Finally, I spent a week closer to home in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during fall color, and was treated to exceptional conditions and the season's first snowfall.
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Here is my selection of my Top Ten Photos for 2013 (click an image to enlarge):

Honorable Mention: The Boathouse
An impressionistic view of an old boathouse along the St. John's River on a foggy morning.

10. Autumn Ablaze
Dramatic sunrise light over colorful tundra at the peak of Autumn in the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory.

9. Whispering Falls
Waterfall and cascades through lush greens in a remote and wild area of the Columbia Gorge.

8. Raging Spirit
The fierce flow and aquamarine water of Spirit Falls on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge.

7. Almost Paradise
A picturesque waterfall through a rainforest environment in a remote area of Oregon's Columbia Gorge.

6. In the Morning Mist
Fall becomes winter as soft light and morning frost accentuates this intimate scene after the season's first snowfall, Smoky Mountains.

5. Blaze of Beauty
A dazzling aurora blankets the night sky reflected in a lake below in the wilderness of the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory.

4. Breathless
The aurora bursts through the clouds in the night sky reflected in a small tributary below, deep in the wilderness of the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory.

3. Rainbow in the Mist
Cascades converge in a steep canyon, leading to a large waterfall below.

2. A Foggy Morning
Frost and a light snow in early morning light, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains.

1. Mountain Paradise Beautiful sunset light and colorful tundra looking toward Tombstone Mountain during Autumn in the Ogilvie Mountain wilderness, Yukon Territory.

Have a Top Ten list you want to share? Post a link in the comments.
Good light and happy shooting in 2014!
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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-68627207058334038022013-12-04T08:57:00.000-05:002013-12-04T08:57:11.583-05:00Photographing the St. John's RiverOne thing I am guilty of is not doing much local photography. Over the years, I have spent many mornings at Washington Oaks State Park, photographing this unique rock stretch of Atlantic Coast, and from time to time have shot some cityscapes from around Jacksonville. But in general, the area has never really spoken to me like the southwest canyons, California desert, or waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest. So recently when I was contacted by a publishing company to submit photos for a photo essay about the St. John's River and cover shot, I was embarrassed that I really didn't have many photos to show. They asked if I would be willing to shoot some, and I said sure, but the deadline to produce a portfolio from the St. John's was 1 week! I don't normally accept photo assignments, for that very reason. I don't like to be rushed. I couldn't imaging producing a selection of compelling compositions of a 310 mile river in such a short time. For those who are familiar with the river, it is, as a whole, not very photogenic. You really have to get out and explore the various state parks, alcoves, and tributaries. And so I did. Each morning, outings during the day when the weather was good, and late evenings I spent exploring various areas along the river in Northeast Florida, in mostly horrible weather. In doing this, I realized that, like most people here, I see the river everyday, but have never really looked at it. There are countless opportunities to produce creative shots, like this one where I used a 10 stop ND filter to make a 3 minute exposure one foggy morning.

 Many intimate compositions can be isolated with a longer lens...

 And of course the more traditional nature photography...

 In all, it was a very nice experience to capture the beauty that exists right here in my backyard.

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-77847794159523135812013-10-30T20:52:00.000-04:002013-11-28T11:59:58.094-05:00A Misty, Frosty Morning in Cades CoveI spent last week in the Smoky Mountains with my family, but was able to get out a few mornings and do some shooting. The fall colors were hit or miss this year. Several areas of the park were booming, but others were mixes of not-yet-turned greens and bare trees. The first snow of the season happened the last night we were there, so I was sure to head out the following morning to see what I could find. In checking the weather (temperature, skies, dew points, etc), I figured a clear sky overnight with snow and frost, combined with a small difference in dew point/temperature would lend itself to some nice fog. Cades Cove is a low area that receives a lot of fog, so I decided that's where I would go. I actually had another wide angle composition I was hoping for that I had stalked for three morning straight, with uncooperative light. But when the sun began to rise, I could tell my composition was not going to work well so I grabbed my long lens, as these two similar, but different, magical scenes unfolded before my eyes. I shot handheld for about five minutes before the light became too harsh. I'll release a New Work gallery titled "Fall in the Smoky Mountains" in early January. Click and image to enlarge.

"A Frosty Morning"

"In the Morning Mist"

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-26806379165584847772013-10-11T12:30:00.000-04:002013-10-11T12:30:09.721-04:00Prints on Display at Jacksonville AirportEarlier this year, the Jacksonville Arts Commission contacted me about displaying prints from my Southwest Canyons collection in the airport. The prints are now hanging in the art display cases of concourses A and C. If you happen to be flying through Jacksonville, check them out!

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-87360329702468191782013-10-03T13:37:00.000-04:002013-11-28T12:00:53.838-05:00Fall in the TombstonesLast month I spent a little over a week backpacking in the wilderness of the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory. After a couple of days in Dawson City exploring some spots up the Dempster Highway, we took a helicopter into the range to spend the next 7 days. The visit coincided with the peak of fall colors and a booming aurora season. I have seen many fall color areas, but have never seen the tundra change color to such a beautiful carpet of fall color everywhere you look. We timed the peak perfectly, and for the first three days of the trip it was a photographer's paradise. The combination of fall color, streams, and the unique jagged peaks of the Tombstone Mountains was incredible. The joy was short-lived, as a big rainstorm on the fourth day caused us to become cooped up in our tents for 36 hours waiting for the storm to subside. It was worth it, though; the night after the storm cleared, I saw the most spectacular display of Northern Lights I have ever seen. Well, I had never really seen the aurora before, but we did have a couple of brief displays before this. Near the 69th parallel, the location was prime as a clear night is almost a guarantee of an aurora display, granted the magnetic poles are aligned properly. No photo could ever do justice to the aurora, it is simply a most spectacular display of Mother Nature. No wonder few have ever witnessed it- a location like this takes quite the journey to get to, with sleepless nights in the frigid cold. Taking a short nap at around 10 pm (sunset was around 9:30pm), we awoke at midnight and waited... and waited. The temperature was a cold but tolerable 15 degrees F. But once the lights appear, it is amazing the adrenaline kicks in, and the cold is no longer an issue. I found myself gazing in wonder more than taking photos. Just after midnight, the sky would give a green glow, and once every hour or so a solar storm would cause the aurora to dance across the sky, producing various hues of green and magenta. It was very dynamic, and that is why I say a still photo could never capture the energy of its movement. Photographing the aurora is very difficult. The first night we saw it, I fumbled with my camera more than anything. With no visible moon, the landscape is pitch black. The movement is so quick, a shutter speed of less than 5 seconds is necessary. So I typically shot at ISO 6400 f/2.8. At the peak of a solar flare, even a one second exposure would cause all the highlights to blow, so I found it beneficial to set my camera on bulb mode, and vary the shutter speed according to the ambient light. Because shooting at f/2.8 produces such a narrow depth of field, I captured the aurora while focused at infinity, but then had to shoot several frames to achieve the required depth of field to keep all the foreground and midground elements in focus. This required about 5 extra shots (90 seconds at ISO 6400 each), which I typically shot when the activity had dissipated. Here are some of my favorite photos from the trip. I hope you enjoy. See more on my website.

"Mountain Paradise"
Beautiful sunset light and colorful tundra looking toward Tombstone Mountain.

"Blaze of Beauty"
A dazzling aurora blankets the night sky reflected in a lake below.

"Autumn Ablaze"
Dramatic sunrise light over colorful tundra at the peak of Autumn.

"Epic"
A small tributary of the Yukon River leading to epic sunset light in the foothills of the Tombstone Range, Yukon Territory.

"Yukon Gold"
Colorful fall palatte in late afternoon light along the foothills of the Tombstone Range, Yukon Territory.

"Autumn Paradise"
The sun beams through a misty display of fall foliage.

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-29756492036749032932013-08-09T16:54:00.000-04:002013-11-28T12:01:22.802-05:00Website update- New Look!I've been hard at work for the last couple of weeks rebuilding my website (with a little help of course). I've integrated it with my Photoshelter site, which I had previously reserved for stock images only, but now use for all my eCommerce. In doing this I'm able to offer more print options and use higher quality paper for larger prints. I hope you like it. I'll be posting again in September, with a fresh batch of images (I hope) from the Yukon Territory. Cheers!

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-52280596878751344822013-06-14T13:27:00.000-04:002013-11-28T12:01:39.247-05:00New Work Gallery UpdatedThis New Work release encompasses images mainly from the Pacific Northwest, in Oregon's stunningly beautiful Columbia Gorge. I photographed the Gorge during the peak greens and water flow of Spring. Many of these spots are in remote areas of the Gorge, requiring hours of off trail hiking, bushwhacking, and scrambling. It was worth it, though. In the peak of season, I didn't encounter a single other photographer in most of these areas. Also included are newly processed images I took a couple of years ago in Denali NP and the Smoky Mountains, along with travel images from Venice, Italy. Enjoy!

"Rainbow in the Mist"
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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-91168718946608427812013-06-05T13:32:00.002-04:002013-11-28T12:01:53.674-05:00Nikon D800E and Solid ND FiltersAfter a brief trial with a D800E, I was sold. The combination of usability, dynamic range, and megapixel count far surpassed the capability of my Canon 5DII. So I sold my Canon gear on eBay, and completely switched to Nikon. I currently use the D800E as my main body, and have a D800 for backup. I like to experiment with my Hoya 10-stop solid ND filter, for several-minute exposures uaually for cloud streaks or water scenes. Since I began shooting with the D800E, I noticed my shots with the solid ND were plagued by a purple streak across the center of the image (see below for the RAW file, click to enlarge). At first, I thought it was the filter. I looked at it carefully under bright light... no scratches. Then I thought it was the lens (I had only used the Nikkor 24-70)... but when I tried with the telephoto lens the same thing happened. Then I thought it was the fact that the D800E does not have an antialiasing filter. There probably is something to this; the antialiasing filter does shield infrared light which can produce strange artifact. But that did't make complete sense. After doing a little reading, I discovered the problem. The camera, at long exposures, is prone to light leak from the viewfinder. There is a little switch next to the viewfinder that allows you to close it. Problem solved. I'm posting this in case anyone runs into a similar problem. It's an easy fix, and hope to prevent someone from going out and buying new filters/lenses, etc., unnecessarily. Cheers!

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-54628509542266533932013-03-17T17:46:00.001-04:002013-11-28T12:02:36.346-05:00New Floral WorkI had some free time this weekend, so decided to set up a little makeshift studio in the house and do some floral/abstract/macro work. I used a small portable lightbox, remote triggered flash for backlighting, and extension tube. Finding flowers in their natural habitat is always nice, but when that's not possible, a simple set up and stop at the supermarket will suffice :)

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-82773169470776725282012-12-13T13:27:00.000-05:002013-11-28T12:02:52.670-05:00Top Ten Photos of 20122012 was an exceptional year... in the Spring I shot in Death Valley NP and the Eastern Sierras, and in the fall spent a week in Glacier NP. I added a very diverse collection of images to my portfolio, including snowscapes and mountains in the Sierras; dry and desolate desert photography in Death Valley; fresh snowmelt cascades through the meadows of Glacier NP; intimates of fall foliage; and night shots of the milky way and cloud streaks over joshua trees and old gnarled whitebark pines.
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Here is my selection of my Top Ten Photos for 2012 (click and image to enlarge):
 Honorable Mention: Ocean Dreams
Beautiful soft light and incoming tide at sunrise on a unique stretch of Florida's Atlantic coast.

10. Mystic Waters
Fierce winds provoke crashing waves on the shore of St. Mary's Lake at sunset.

9. Years Gone By
Five minute exposure captures cloud streaks behind a gnarled Whitebark Pine, illuminated by a full moon.

8. The Dreamer Awakens
As the moon sets, the glow from the rising sun reflects off crashing waves and rough surf on a windy morning.

7. Endless
Cascades through the meadow of Glacier Park towards a vibrant sunrise and mountains beyond.

6. Fading Glow
The sun sets on a calm evening over St. Mary's Lake in Glacier Park.

5. Beyond the Invisible
A large joshua tree frames the summer constellation of the Milky Way, photographed in the wilderness of Death Valley. Single exposure of f/2.8, ISO 4000, 30 seconds.

4. In the Beginning
Clouds split the late afternoon light on a smoky day on Glacier's St. Mary's Lake.

3. Desert Passage
Reflected light of sunset on the salt lined flats of Death Valley.

2. Last Refuge
A lone sagebrush and distant dunes in Eureka Valley.

And my favorite, 1. Soft morning light on Mt. Tom after a snowfall in the Sierra Mountains.

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Exploring Lighthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-24190488778972751242012-11-15T13:23:00.000-05:002012-11-15T13:24:31.969-05:00In the BeginningI had just arrived to Glacier National Park in the mid afternoon after two long days of traveling. Coming from Florida, I flew to Spokane, spent the night and drove 7 hours the next day across Montana to the East side of the park. It was an unusually calm day. Most who have visited here remember consistently strong winds over the lakes and Logan Pass area. This day was quite different. Some late afternoon clouds filled the sky, and I was surrounded by a smoky haze from some distant wildfires. As usual at the beginning of my trips, I was full of energy and ready to go, having a hard time waiting to try out my new Nikon D800 that I bought before the trip to replace my Canon 5DII that I had used for the previous three years. I first set out to the banks of St. Mary's Lake. The atmosphere was great for some late afternoon shooting. As the sun became lower in the sky, the low clouds split the light, with rays (aka, "god beams") accentuated by the haze. I shot in this location for just over an hour, and created this monochrome image of the light rays over the lake with a lone tree in the foreground.

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As the sun began to set, the low clouds started to dissipate, but hung around long enough to produce some nice color. I walked about a quarter mile west on the banks of the lake and set up at a relatively popular location to shoot the sunset. Most shots I've seen from this area capture fierce waves crashing on these foreground rocks, but as you can see the lake was totally calm that day. This was a single capture just before the sun dipped below the mountains. I did not add any Orton effect here; the soft glow of the sky was created by the hazy air.

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-73200696093328555402012-10-25T19:23:00.000-04:002012-10-25T19:23:02.199-04:00EndlessCascades through the meadow of Glacier Park towards a vibrant sunrise and mountains beyond.
This particular morning in Glacier NP gave some of the best light I've seen in awhile. My main shooting was done earlier in the morning down below in the meadows, capturing the pre-dawn pink and purple glow over the cascades. Once that light faded I hightailed it up stream and a little higher up to shoot this scene directly into the sunrise. Even after the sun peaked above the mountains, the light hung around for another hour or so, thanks to some nice cloud placement and the smoke that was ever present in Glacier during my trip. I created this image using a blend of two exposures, one for the sky and another for the foreground and mid ground. With my new D800, I probably could have captured this in one exposure, but old habits die hard. I'm amazed at the tonal range that camera captures, and the amount of recoverable detail in the highlights (as long as they are not blown), and shadows in particular. I processed the sky exclusively in Lightroom, and blended with the midground and foreground I processed in Photoshop, mainly by some selective levels and curves adjustments, dodging and burning. Thanks for looking!

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-19118875174822582282012-10-22T10:49:00.002-04:002012-10-22T10:49:14.700-04:00Years Gone ByFive minute exposure captures cloud streaks behind a gnarled Whitebark Pine, illuminated by a full moon. This was a lot of fun to shoot. These gnarled old pines are located atop a lonely plateau just outside Glacier Park. We scouted the area in the early evening, camped nearby and returned at 3am to catch the moonlight. The conditions were perfect. A full moon illuminated the landscape with cloud streaks moving east, while the winds on the ground were blowing around 40mph consistently, with gusts well above 50mph. And did I mention it was very cold!

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Exploring Lighthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-55025416742546600162012-07-25T11:28:00.001-04:002012-07-25T11:28:58.574-04:00Summer Cleaning Three months ago I undertook the ambitious project of going through and cleaning up my image library of over 2 terabytes. The organizational scheme I have used since 2009 was no longer working for me. I had my images catalogued primarily by date, and only secondarily by location. I found it increasingly difficult to locate files, and found that some had vanished completely. I do maintain several backups, and was able to locate some images that had been lost, but that made the process all the more time-intensive.

 Currently, I have my library stored on my Mac Pro at home, on a separate drive from the system software, just in case that somehow becomes corrupt. I also have a Drobo system at home which backs up daily, and itself is a RAID system for redundancy. I have an additional backup that I keep locked up off site, and my final backup is to CrashPlan, where I can upload unlimited data for just over $5 per month. Barring a natural disaster on an epic scale, my images are safe.

 My current catalogue organizes images by both genre and location. For example, I have a top-level folder for all "floral" images as a genre, but separate folders for those best organized by location (e.g., North America-->California-->Death Valley). In the Death Valley folder, I have folders for "Gallery" (those images on my website), "Previous Versions" (I like to save the previous versions of images I have reprocessed), "Processed Extras" (photos I processed but did not make it on my site), and "Original RAW" (I always keep my original RAW files in case I need to start from scratch). So far this system is working well.

 One benefit of going through this exercise, is that I browsed most of my RAW files from previous trips, and several caught my eye that I had overlooked for whatever reason the first time around. There are those who believe that photos should be processed as soon as possible to try and preserve the feelings and emotions invoked when the image was taken; others prefer to wait a while and "let things settle a bit" before processing to view images more objectively. I think the answer is somewhere in between.

 Here are a few images I dug from the archives and added to my galleries (click an image to enlarge):

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By the way he rips through his opponents with ease, I doubt will there be anyone who can atleast challenge Rafa in his entire career. Atleast, Sampras had Agassi, Rafter etc who won him quite a few times. As of now, no body (Federer included) seems to stand a chance against him. Nadal is only 19 and he can very well dominate the circuit for atleast 10 or may be even 15 more years. During this period, if he continues to annihilate his opponenets in the way he does right now which is likely the case and maintains the same form, he would end up winning atleast 35 - 40 grand slam titles. In fact he would win anything and everything that he enters. Don't be surprised but it's very well a possibility. I am not sarcastic but I am stating the obvious fact. No body has ever dominated the game with such an authority as this guy does. So tennis is heading towards a single man domination for the next 10-15 years with no real drama. That's what I feel. But it would be good if some youngster (Monfils, Gasquet or Young) rises up and at least throws him a challenge if not beat him though it would be highly unlikely. I don't like Nadal's dominance because of his brash, arrogant and ruthless personality and Nadal's fans can happily enjoy the game for the next 15-20 years where the game will have only a single winner in every tournament. Frankly, I can't think of anyone who can beat Rafa. He is beyond human. Federer fans and fans of other players can better stop watching tennis. Other players can only compete for runners up.
Nadal gets beaten on a regular basis on hard courts so I don't know what you're talking about. Nadal is tough on clay, but to say he has no challenge, is a ridiculous statement. Federer is the one to beat right now because he's good on every surface. Rafa on the other hand, has proven to be tough on clay, is getting better but certainly not unbeatable on hard courts, and is weak on grass. Please don't make Rafael Nadal to be more than he is. Rafa is good, but you're making seem invincible on any surface and everybody knows that's not the case.
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Hello everyone! I recently joined this site and this is my first post. Currently I am 25 weeks along. This is my first and last child at 33. I'm having a boy at the end of July. I am not with my child's father but he is my best friend and he will be very active in his sons life. My dad is Puerto Rican and my mother is Jamaican. His mother is from Iran and his father is American, from Kentucky. Is there ANYONE with similar ethnic backgrounds in this group? We are very curious as to what our baby may look like. Also, can anyone tell me if you have to pick a nationality/ethnicity for your child's birth certificate in Florida? I have heard many mixed statements in regards to this matter. One more question. Has anyone come encounter with really bad racism when it comes to having multi-racial children? I worry that ourl baby will endure all sorts of profiling, racist remarks and problems when he gets older. I have even had comments made about our baby from family members. Has anyone had any problems with this?
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Video: The Concert Corner - Summerfest's first headliner, recapping Bob Dylan and more
After a two-week hiatus due to Superstorm Sandy, the Concert Corner with CineStars' Brittany Umar is up and running again. (CineStars is based in New Jersey, and was without power for over a week because of the storm.)
For this installment I take a look back at two shows I recently reviewed - Bob Dylan at the BMO Harris Bradley Center last Thursday, and R. Kelly's randy show at the Milwaukee Theatre Saturday - plus take a look at the week's big show with Journey (don't stop believin' people) and Summerfest's first headliner announcement. »Read Full Blog Post
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Nugent spoiled Michael Appleton's first home game in charge of Pompey on Saturday.
Nigel Pearson's side had to do it the hard way, falling behind to a David Norris strike before Nugent popped up to earn the Foxes a deserved point with his sixth goal of the season.
The visitors never looked likely to suffer the same humiliation which befell them in last season's corresponding fixture, when Pompey ran out emphatic 6-1 winners.
In fact they started the game much the brighter, evidently drawing confidence from the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace which marked Pearson's return to the helm.
Greg Halford's foul on Lloyd Dyer gave the away side an opportunity to get the ball in the box early on, but Dyer's delivery was easily cleared.
Moments later Paul Gallagher tried to play in Jermaine Beckford but Stephen Henderson was quick off the mark to end the danger, while Norris fired a long-range shot wide for the hosts.
Lee Peltier dragged his shot narrowly wide from inside the box with the best chance of the half after just eight minutes.
Midway through the half, Dyer crossed low for Nugent at the far post but his shot was stabbed wide.
The hosts were thwarted by an offside flag 10 minutes before the break as Joel Ward looked to latch on to Dave Kitson's measured pass.
Gallagher fired a free-kick just over the bar from 35 yards as the away side finished the first half on top.
Pompey raced out of the blocks after the interval and Kitson's close-range header from a Norris cross brought a stunning save from Kasper Schmeichel, who miraculously denied the former Reading striker.
Nugent and Gallagher linked well as Pearson's men mounted a response, but Hayden Mullins, making his 500th career league appearance, was alert to the danger and he muscled in to clear the danger.
But just as the away side were beginning to build up a head of steam, they masterminded their own downfall with a sloppy piece of play after 68 minutes.
They sloppily conceded possession and the ball fell kindly for Norris, whose deflected shot deceived Schmeichel and landed in the back of the net.
It took just six minutes for Leicester to put that disappointment behind them as Nugent's 20-yard shot levelled the scores.
The celebrations on the away bench had barely finished when Norris almost brought them to an abrupt end, firing a powerful effort against the bar.
At the other end, Dyer's teasing cross into the box eluded everyone and drifted away to safety as the match ended honours even.


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WAPAKONETA — A rash of break-ins at Verizon stores occurred Sunday morning along U.S. Route 33 and Interstate 75, starting in Van Wert and ending in Miami County.
Celina police Detective Ron Waltmire said they were investigating a break-in at RG Sound & Communication, 1701 Industrial Drive. The break-in occurred between 5 and 5:30 a.m. Sunday and the burglars smashed the front door to gain entry.
Waltmire said they were able to identify four burglars, three men who entered the building and another driving a four-door, maroon-colored Buick Park Avenue. They stole a variety of items. Officers had yet to determine a total value on the items taken.
At Wapakoneta, police Chief Russ Hunlock said surveillance video shows the break-in occurred shortly before 6 a.m. at RG Sound & Communication, 1321 Bellefontaine St. The video showed three men in dark clothing entered and exited the store in less than a minute. They left by walking west on Bellefontaine Street.
The men smashed the glass of the front door and stole more than $11,000 worth of merchandise, primarily cellphones and tablets. Hunlock said detectives were still compiling an inventory of items stolen.
Before the break-ins at Celina and Wapakoneta, a store in Van Wert was broken into but Van Wert police officials did not release any particulars in the case on Monday afternoon. Hunlock said the same person who owns and operates the stores in Celina and Wapakoneta also owns the store at 1200 S. Shannon St. in Van Wert.
A break-in in Sidney occurred at 6:18 a.m. Sunday when video surveillance captured three men using a paver block to break through the front-door glass. The men were wearing dark clothing.
A Sidney police detective said only a laptop computer was taken from the business.
Troy police officers responded shortly before 8 a.m. to the break-in of a Verizon store at 775 W. Market St. Officers found the front-door glass broken.
Hunlock said he intends to contact investigators in the other municipalities at the sites of the other break-ins to share information.


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AP Source: Reid, Chiefs nearing deal to be coach
Hunt refused to get into the details of his coaching search, a responsibility that he'd delegated to the general manager in the past. But Hunt did say that he had surrounded himself with the right "resources" to make a thorough, informed hiring.
The new coach will also report directly to Hunt, a departure from the previous 53 years of franchise history. The coach is also expected to have more say over personnel matters.
When asked to describe his ideal candidate, Hunt said: "Somebody who has demonstrated the ability to build a successful program, or been part of building a successful program. Somebody of high integrity, somebody who is a successful teacher and communicator. Somebody who has a high football IQ, but at the same time likes to roll up their sleeves and work hard."
Reid appears to fit most of those qualifications.
The Eagles were just 12-20 the past two seasons, but Reid's overall record of 130-93-1 represents the most wins in franchise history. The franchise was just 3-13 the year before he arrived, and two years later it went to the playoffs at 11-5 and second in the NFC East.
That was the first of five straight years in which the Eagles won at least 11 games, and included a trip to the Super Bowl after the 2004 season.
"He had the love and respect of every individual in this organization," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said upon firing him. "This man is amazing to work with, smart and dedicated, and the record will speak for itself."
The past couple of years have been difficult for Reid, whose oldest son, Garrett, died at training camp after a long battle with drug addiction. Reid fired close friend and longtime assistant Juan Castillo in October and later fired defensive line coach Jim Washburn.
Now, it appears that Reid is about to get a fresh start.
"Overall the job is still attractive," Hunt said of the Chiefs, who have not won a playoff game since 1993. "The franchise remains very well respected around the league."
AP Sports Writers John Wawrow in Buffalo, N.Y., and Bob Baum in Tempe, Ariz., contributed to this report.
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What does the fossil record show?
Though the fossil record does not include every plant and animal that ever lived, it provides substantial evidence for the common descent of life via evolution. The fossil record is a remarkable gift for the study of nature.
What is Evolution?
The word evolution can be used in many ways, but in biology, it means descent with modification. In other words, small modifications occur at the genetic level (i.e. in DNA) when a new generation descends from its parents. Over many generations these modifications can result in significant differences from the ancestral population.
"Natural" and "Supernatural" are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones
When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God's action.
What is the genetic evidence for human evolution?
The more research that is done on DNA, the more evidence we find that all life is related.
Did Newton's God Vanish with the "Gaps" in His Science?
In none of these cases was Newton inserting God into a "gap" into our knowledge that science would someday fill. Rather, his prior belief in God helped him arrive at attitudes and ideas that have unquestionably advanced our understanding of nature.
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Many arguments claiming to prove the existence of God have been proposed throughout the centuries. A popular argument is that, since all effects come from causes, there must have been a "first cause" that is outside the material world—an "uncaused cause". The response to many of these arguments, however, is: "If God created the world, what created God?
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In the early 1700s, Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz famously disagreed about whether God periodically "corrected" the orbits of the planets. Why their disagreement matters for today's debates about God and evolution.
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Because reliance upon experts cannot be eliminated, the central question for Christians today is not "should I believe scientific experts?" but "which scientific experts should I believe?"
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Lib Dem MP Simon Hughes faces wrath of local party for abstaining in equal marriage vote 30
11:02 AM — The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes, has been criticised in an open letter by Lib Dem members in his south London constituency for abstaining in this month's vote of the same-sex marriage bill.
30th May 2013
Labour says government is 'lashing out' at 'poor handling' of equal marriage bill 16
7:19 PM — The shadow minister for equalities Kate Green has accused the government of "lashing out at the Labour Party" over the "poor handling of the same-sex marriage bill".
Nigeria bans same-sex marriages with 14-year prison term 33
5:55 PM — A bill to further criminalise same-sex marriages in Nigeria with prison terms of up to 14 years has been passed by lawmakers.
UK: Government moves equal marriage House of Lords vote to later next day 21
2:46 PM — Next week's House of Lords vote on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill will now take place on Tuesday in the daytime after supporters warned voting in the early hours could put the bill at risk.
UK: Equal marriage rally to coincide with House of Lords debate 14
12:28 PM — Monday's House of Lords second reading debate of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill will coincide with a rally outside Parliament organised by equality campaigners.
Bishop of Salisbury: Opponents of equal marriage similar to supporters of 'slavery and apartheid' 29
11:29 AM — The Bishop of Salisbury has likened opponents of equal marriage to Christians who used the Bible to justify slavery and apartheid
Comment: Marriage equality is the mark of a civilised society 15
10:42 AM — Writing for PinkNews.co.uk, Adrian Tippetts makes an open plea to members of the House of Lords to support the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill in next week's second reading debate.
29th May 2013
Labour fear late night House of Lords vote could threaten equal marriage bill 27
6:21 PM — Shadow equalities minister Baroness Glenys Thornton says David Cameron has been "absolutely brilliant" in his support for equal marriage, but warns a late night vote in the House of Lords next week could put the same-sex marriage bill at risk.
28th May 2013
Scottish equal marriage bill to arrive in Parliament next month 8
4:57 PM — Scotland's same-sex marriage bill will be introduced in the country's Parliament next month, the Scottish Government has announced.
US: Catholics told to fast and pray ahead of Supreme Court equal marriage rulings 18
3:59 PM — The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling on worshippers to fast and pray in the hope that it will help the US Supreme Court to rule against gay equality.
Su Pollard: 'Equal marriage can only be a good thing for sexual health' 14
2:15 PM — Comedy entertainer Su Pollard says more needs to be done to encourage young gay men to use condoms and that equal marriage is a key step towards ending stigma and discrimination.
Scottish Lib Dem leader writes equal marriage letter to SNP's Nicola Sturgeon 5
1:29 PM — Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has written to the SNP Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to urge her to press ahead with plans for equal marriage in Scotland.
25th May 2013
Labour MP Diana Johnson: It's now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy 36
12:45 PM — With marriage equality on its way, Labour MP Diana Johnson and Tom Stephens both write for PinkNews.co.uk on why ending gay-to-straight conversion therapy should be Parliament's next priority.
24th May 2013
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is 'intolerant legislation' 42
4:37 PM — Conservative MP Richard Drax has complained of the lack of "tolerance" towards "the millions who believe that 'marriage' can only be between a man and a woman."
Nick Clegg and Francis Maude agree to fly rainbow flag from Cabinet Office for Pride week 7
12:30 PM — Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude and Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg both intend to demonstrate the government's commitment to equality by allowing the rainbow flag to fly from the Cabinet Office during Pride week in the capital.
Lib Dem MP Gordon Birtwistle defends voting against equal marriage 41
11:29 AM — Liberal Democrat MP Gordon Birtwistle has defended voting against the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill and has cited opposition from a local mosque.
23rd May 2013
Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: I've not come out strongly against same-sex unions, but we don't do them 60
5:55 PM — Speaking to Sir David Frost, the Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks, has rejected a suggestion that he had "come out strongly" against same-sex unions.
Peter Tatchell: 'I may disagree with David Cameron on austerity, but on equal marriage I salute him' 16
4:40 PM — Peter Tatchell has warm praise for Prime Minister David Cameron, for "sticking to his guns" on equal marriage in the face of considerable opposition from his own party
Cornwall: Tory deputy chair Sarah Newton defends abstaining in equal marriage Commons vote 18
3:23 PM — MP Sarah Newton, also a deputy chair of the Conservative Party, is defending herself from claims she broke a promise to her constituents after abstaining in this week's vote of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
Sir Gerald Howarth: 'I should have used 'militant' rather than 'aggressive' to describe homosexuals 66
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Posted By Daniel Greenfield On April 19, 2014 @ 1:33 pm In The Point | 4 Comments
Detroit should probably have just used eBay [2], but considering eBay's rather generous return policies, it didn't want to go there.
Sure that Tudor house may look nice, but it won't look as nice when the gang bangers come through the front door and you realize that you're not in a zone of police response [3].
For Sale: A spacious 1,600-square-foot, three-bedroom Tudor-style home built in 1929, with one-and-a-half baths, glass block windows, hardwood floors, crown molding and custom fireplaces. Within walking distance of restaurants, playgrounds and public schools.
And it's being offered next month for as little as $1,000.
Just one catch. The single-family house on 5500 Kensington Ave. has a zip code that makes listing agents wake up in cold sweats: 48224.
For the uninitiated, that's the center of Wayne County, Michigan. Otherwise known as Detroit.
But it isn't a turnkey deal. Many of the homes lack water heaters and furnaces, need new roofs and windows, not to mention kitchen appliances and fixtures, and could do with a new coat of paint. Rehab on the properties must also begin within 30 days after getting the deed and the front door keys.
So would flipping the house, even if you bought it for a few thousand dollars, turn a profit? Given that the average sales price of homes in the English Village neighborhood on Zillow.com is just $48,000, one veteran "flipper" says no.
Buyers also need to be aware that they could be on the hook for as much as $5,000 to $10,000 in property taxes a year even though the properties are distressed, said John Dingell III, a scrap metal dealer in Detroit and the son of former Michigan Congressman John Dingell, in a phone interview.
So if it looks too good to be true… that's because it's Detroit. There's a reason people are fleeing Detroit and it's not just the high crime.
Most of Detroit does not pay property taxes which means the bankrupt city relies on the limited number that do.
But they do have an ad campaign [4].
"Have you ever thought you'd see the mayor and council working together?," says the voice on a Detroit radio ad.
No, we didn't. But this ad, set to hit Detroit radio airwaves April 21st features both Mayor Mike Duggan and City Council President Brenda Jones.
The ad showcases the website buildingdetroit.org which features 12 city-owned properties in East English Village, each home waiting for an owner as long as they are willing to rehab the property and move in.
Mike Duggan: NOT REALLY. THIS IS MIKE DUGGAN AND IT IS A NEW DAY IN DETROIT. INSTEAD OF JUST KNOCKING DOWN OUR VACANT HOMES, WE'RE SAVING THE BEST. DETROIT LAND BANK IS SELLING THEM TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN DETROIT'S FUTURE AND OUR WEBSITE BUILDINGDETROIT.ORG
Nobody will buy that. Not even for a dollar.
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[3] you're not in a zone of police response: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/detroits-1000-houses-may-be-a-lousy-deal-2014-04-16
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I had a weekend stay in Dayang Island Resort. It provides basic accomodation so don't come with big expectations. The rooms are clean and staff are very friendly. Moreover, the food is remarkable. All meals have enough variety to match your appetite. The famous BBQ on saturday nights is not to be missed. Since all guests will be diving all day long, the food is more important than where you sleep really :) The weekend diving packages from Singapore cost around 380-400 SGD per person, but I just don't know the cost of stay in the resort.
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- Reviews: 92
Dayang Island Resort: Only accomodation available on Pulau Dayang
There's 10 person bunk room, quad-share rooms in the resort. We are allocated room 15 (quad share) on the right side of the island.
It's a minimalist resort, with no TV, the bedroom only has 4 single beds. Though the rooms are air-conditioned, only pillow and mattress is provided. Therefore please bring enough warm clothings, blanket or sleeping bag for your trip. On the 2nd night, my friends and i decided not to on the aircon but just the ceiling fan in our room. i found the mattress a little uncomfortable as it sinks in when i live right in the middle.
Uncle Sam, the chef on the island, cooks pretty well. One of the better meals I've had on a diving trip where meal is included in the package. I really like his barbequed lamp chop with mint sauce and satay (dinner), stir fried vegetables (lunch).
The bathrooms are common. However we felt that the water from the tap and shower where our room was located (right side of island) has a rusty smell and taste. The water in the bathrooms in the middle of the island is fresh and good.
I am unaware of the prices of 2 nights accomodation at the resort as it is included in our dive package.
- bladedragon
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Dayang Island Resort: The only resort in Dayang Island
Pretty much basic, don't expect anything luxurious, if you're going there on a diving trip you wont be using the facilities much anyway.
One room can take as much as 12 person in bunk beds, bring your own blanket, they only provide pillow.
Common showers (like a dozen of them outside), bring your own towels too.
Buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Pulau Dayang Island Resort: The Diver's Hangout
Accomodations at Pulau Dayang are pretty basic or shall I say, rustic . There are dorms that accomodate 12 or else a room for quad -sharing . All rooms have air-conditioning but bathrooms are common. Other than that, there is a common hangout area where divers can share incredible stories with one another.
As luck would have it, I was the only gal in the whole dive gp and I shared a dorm with 7 guys, making sleep a near impossibility. If you really need me to elaborate, think of Snow White and recall the symphony of snores by the seven dwarves. Yes, that was what happened to me...
Despite the rotten luck I had with the sleeping arrangement, the food bit was ok.The coolest thing about staying here was the free-flowing Saturday Evening BBQ. Everything here comes in large quantities as all divers have a ravaneous appetite and are able to devour a horse if it is dipped in satay gravy. Thank God there are other delicious things. I especially loved the pepper lambchop and curry chicken.
I have no idea how much it cost to stay here as everything was included in my 3d2ndive package at around S$300. It should cost less if you're not a diver. See website for more details.
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Teams from the water works department and sewerage operations of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have finally swung into action to rectify the botched-up laying of a new water pipeline and ignoring the damaged sewer lines in Bandra.
dna, in its April 30, 2014, edition, had raised the issue of how the civic body has turned a blind eye to the issue, forcing the residents to buy mineral water.
In November 2012, a private developer damaged the sewer pipeline between buildings five and six of MHB colony in Khernagar, Bandra (East), while carrying out piling work during the laying of a new building's foundation. This had led to water contamination and choking of sewer lines of most buildings.
In its issues dated November 4, 2012, and November 6, 2012, dna had reported how the residents were receiving water with actual sediments of sewage in it and how, as per their claims, sewage water was choking their toilets and gushing into their houses. The residents had complained last November and the BMC had managed to solve the problem temporarily. However, civic officials are still struggling to find a permanent solution to the issue.
Executive engineer from water works department has invited the residents on Friday to discuss the details of the problem and explain to them the necessary arrangements for the repair work. "While H-east ward has taken samples from the area, we will meet the residents to understand their complaints," said a civic engineer.
Additional municipal commissioner Rajiv Jalota said the repair of the drain and sewer lines will be done on an urgent basis but, considering the developments in the area and the future need, BMC has to work out a comprehensive plan.
"I am told that several buildings are going in for redevelopment and this will put additional burden on existing infrastructure. We need a new sewerage network and water pipelines. Also, the major drain in Bandra (East) is already undersized. It needs to be deepened and widened to augment its capacity," he added.


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New Jersey Brigade and Cross Estate
Cross Estate [Queen Anne Farm/Hardscrabble House] - In the late 19th and early 20th centuries wealthy New Yorkers built mansions in Morris and Somerset counties to enjoy the clean air and clean water during the long hot summers. Most of these millionaires maintained homes in New York City and places like Queen Anne Farm were just for use during the summer and weekends in the spring and fall. Local train lines allowed husbands to commute into the city for work while their families enjoyed the country.
John A. Bensel, an engineer, began construction on the property, which he named Queen Anne Farm, in 1903, building the mansion house, the chalet, the carriage house and the water tower. At various times Bensel worked as chief engineer and then commissioner of the New York City Department of Docks and Ferries. He was State Engineer and Surveyor for the state of New York and oversaw work on the New York State Barge Canal connecting Buffalo to Troy, New York. Just prior to his death he served as a consultant on the New York and New Jersey vehicular tunnel which later was called the Holland Tunnel.
After Bensel's death in 1929 the property was sold to William Redmond Cross, an investment banker. Cross distrusted the stock market's rise in 1928 and sold all his stocks and bought bonds. As a result, when the stock market crashed in 1929, Cross actually increased his wealth, enabling him to purchase Queen Anne Farm in 1929, renaming it Hardscrabble House. He enlarged the mansion house and carriage house, built greenhouses and a house for the gardener. Mrs. Cross laid out the formal and informal gardens near the mansion and brought exotic plantings to the landscape. The mansion was remodeled and reduced in size after Mr. Cross's death in 1940. Mrs. Cross used the house until her death in 1973.
The National Park Service acquired the property in 1975 so that the New Jersey Brigade Area could be physically connected to Jockey Hollow. The buildings on the property are not open to the public because they used as office space and housing for park employees. The restored formal and informal gardens on the property are open year round for public visits.
Stone Water Tower - This 1905 stone tower was used to supply the various buildings on the estate with water. Constructed over a well, water was pumped to the top of the tower by means of a windmill that was once located on top of the tower. A wooden water tank located in the upper wooden section of the tower provided water not only for the mansion, but also the chauffer's house, the gardener's house and the gardens. This interior of this structure is not open to the public.