June 2016

Photographing a Roadtrip through Big Sur

June 28, 2016 | By Ben Horton

Big Sur is one of my favorite summer road trips.

Photo Of The Day By Valerie Millett

June 28, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Horton Springs” by Valerie Millett. Location: Horton Springs Trail, Payson, Arizona. “Horton Springs Trail...

Photo Of The Day By Stan Bysshe

June 27, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Photo Of The Day: “Liftoff” by Stan Bysshe. This sandhill crane was photographed near Socorro, New Mexico. See more of...

Photo Of The Day By Ryan Mcginley

June 26, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Stirling Falls” by Ryan Mcginley. Location: Milford Sound, New Zealand. See more of Ryan...

Photo Of The Day By Kathy Smith

June 25, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Painted Hills At Sunset” by Kathy Smith. Location: Oregon. Photo of the Day...

Photo Of The Day By Eric Grimm

June 24, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Springtime In Yosemite” by Eric Grimm. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. See more of...

Photo Of The Day By Laura Zirino

June 23, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Storm Building Over Zion National Park” by Laura Zirino. Shooting location: Gooseberry Mesa Trailhead,...

Photo Of The Day By Kellie Netherwood

June 22, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red-Fronted Brown Lemur” by Kellie Netherwood. Location: Isalo National Park, Madagascar. Gear: Canon...

Hasselblad X1D: Mirrorless Medium Format

June 22, 2016 | By Wes Pitts

Mirrorless medium format has arrived, and though the sensor is huge, the camera itself is comparable in size or smaller than full-frame...

Nature Reaching Back

June 21, 2016 | By Jason Bradley

As a photographer I often find myself, with camera in hand, reaching into nature in hopes of finding something compelling,...

Backlight And Silhouettes Assignment Winner Sal DeFini

June 21, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Congratulations to Sal DeFini for winning the Backlight and Silhouettes Assignment! “I live in Oxford, CT., and walk along a...

Photo Of The Day By Candice Watson

June 21, 2016 | By Kristan Ashworth

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Peaceful Evening” by Candice Watson. Location: Palouse Falls, Washington. “This is a shot of...

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During our recent workshop in the redwood country we had plenty of opportunities to photograph the beautiful, rugged, northern-California coast. There are many spots between Trinidad and Crescent City with offshore rocks and sea stacks, which make wonderful photographic subjects. Separating visual elements is a concern in any composition, but seems to be particularly vital when photographing the ocean and forest scenes along the northern California coast. Both sea stacks and redwood trunks need to be well-spaced, balanced, and stand out clearly.