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With so much discussion around the iPad this week I thought it would be a nice change of pace to refocus on convergence in nature vs. technology. My infatuation with nature photography is deeply rooted in isolating the simple yet beautiful moments we so often have a tendency to look past. What caught my eye on this rocky and barren beach in Maui, Hawaii was the beautiful wet rounded lava rocks. Everything else around

Devil’s Tower in Wyoming is often associated with Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. I have to admit that ever since seeing that movie as a kid I’ve always wanted to visit. Last year I drove way out of my way en route to Glacier National Park in order to see this amazing geological formation. Upon arrival I was treated to a fantastic cloudy sky that accentuated the

Borrowlenses.com has been kind enough to make available a free week long lens rental (excluding super telephoto lenses) to be given away here on the JMG-Galleries blog. In order to be eligible you need to: Contest open to only those in the US. Lens rentals cannot be shipped to other countries. The lucky winner will place the order online at BorrowLenses.com and they request a credit card number to cover the risk of a

This weekend was one of my favorite local events here in San Francisco, Bring Your Own Big Wheel (aka BYOBW). This year conditions were treacherous with heavy rain. The weather didn’t deter anyone from strapping on their costumes, straddling a tricycle meant for a small child and taking life and limb into their own hands as they descended down one of San Francisco’s curviest streets. Below is one of my fa

There’s been a lot of discussion with in the California photography community this week in regard to the Wildflower Hotsheet run by Carol Leigh coming to an abrupt end. Opinions and questions abound, but I decided to hold off on sharing my take on the matter until I had a chance to hear back from Carol regarding an email I sent her. I feel for Carol. She is certainly in a tough spot and I sympathize with her. O

Recently I had a horrible experience getting a much needed photo for an assignment due to increased traffic and limited space. Here are 3 critical steps I learned to overcome these obstacles. #1: Arrive Early & Be Assertive I make it a habit to always arrive early to the location of my shoot. This enables me to find the best location to work, scope out different shots, set up shop, locate new & old friends as

This is the second in a series of light painting photos from Death Valley’s Racetrack playa I took last year. The first Racetrack Light Lasso seemed to catch a few eyes. In the near future I’ll be releasing the remainder of this series in my fine art gallery. [tags]Photography, Death Valley, Night Photography, Light Painting, Stock Photo, National Park,  Racetrack, Fine Art[/tags]

Recently I had an opportunity to spend some time using the Canon 800mm f/5.6 lens via BorrowLenses.com and had a blast capturing some nature and travel photos in the San Francisco bay area. Below is a video review of the lens with some example photos from my limited time with the lens. The review is not tech heavy and deals with the practical use of the lens. Overall the lens was a dream to use. I only wish the weath