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Capturing the Total Impact of a Subject

Posted on March 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

I have been reviewing and analyzing some of my ideas for effective composition. I remembered an acronym that was shared with me many years ago by my mentor Scott Bourne. The acronym is EDFAT which stands for entire, detail, focal length, angle and time. EDFAT represents what should be covered when photographing an event or a subject.

1. Capture the entire scene to give context

2. Capture details that are important to help tell the story

3. Change the focal length to add interest

4. Vary the angle to show different perspectives

5. Shoot at a different time to capture a different look

The images in this post represent each of the components of the acronym except for time.

I found this old barn in the Palouse and proceeded to capture images that would show the areas of interest in the scene.

GHamburgh_MG_7488 - Hardware on Barn Door

Remember this acronym as you are interacting with a subject or composition so different elements can be shown.

Exploring Ideas for Lighting

Posted on January 24, 2011 | 1 comment

GHamburgh_MG_7716 - Sunlight Plays on the Hills

I enjoy learning all I can about lighting. Recently, I have been interested in doing some portraiture both indoors and outdoors. My main goal is to include images of people into some of my landscape shots. As I have been reading and exploring various sources, I came across a book and DVD combination that I have found to be very useful and fascinating.

I purchased this kit that includes a book and dvd at a Kelby training seminar that I attended in Seattle a few weeks ago. It written, produced and marketed by Scott Kelby. The book is entitled “Photo Recipes Live: Behind the Scenes, Pt 2: Lighting Techniques. ” It is available at www.kelbytraining.com. The material presented is easy to understand, very informative and gives ideas about various lighting setups. Hints about how to provide lighting at a reduced cost are also provided throughout the book and accompanying dvd.

I feel anyone wanting to learn more about lighting from an author who is knowledgeable, as well as interesting to read and listen to, will benefit from this kit.

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Tagged clouds, landscape, Palouse, photography

Winter in the Palouse

Posted on January 6, 2011 | 5 comments

I receive questions all the time asking “what is the best time to photograph in the Palouse?”. My answer is that it depends what type of images you are looking to capture. Each season has its own kind of beauty.

When I first began shooting in the Palouse, I didn’t enjoy the winter season because of the lack of color and textures. During winter the landscape can look very bleak and isolated. I gave myself a project to depict the winter landscape in a more meaningful way to me.

An example of this is the image at the top of this post. I used the leading lines of the irrigation equipment to take the viewer to the hills and sky. Also the equipment shows something which is very useful at times but is lying dormant during the winter season. The winter wheat in the area is also lying dormant in the ground waiting for spring.

I now really enjoy shooting during the winter season as I try to capture the beauty of that time. I would caution you as you travel the Palouse in the winter to be careful of the extreme cold that may be present. Consider how you will protect your equipment and yourself. Also consider your driving skills as the road conditions may be less than ideal.

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Tagged clouds, landscape, Palouse, photography, winter

Reflect then Set New Goals

Posted on December 31, 2010 | Leave a comment

GHamburgh_MG_1589 Fall Reflection at Bennington Lake

As we come to the end of 2010, it is a good time to reflect on what we accomplished this year and set new goals for the coming year. As I was involving myself in this process, I read a post by my mentor Scott Bourne.

I would like to share this post with you that is titled “New Years Resolutions – A Photographer’s Goals”. I found the article to be informative and very helpful to me.

I wish each of you a happy and successful New Year. I hope that you will have the opportunity to visit the Palouse and perhaps even attend my workshop.

Workshop in the Palouse

Posted on December 30, 2010 | 2 comments

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Please join me The Palouse Guy for a workshop in the Palouse. I will be teaching a workshop with Ara Roselani this spring from May 25 – May 29. Go to the workshop tab at the top of page for more details and a registration form.

I hope to see you as we explore and photograph this amazing area with great landscapes and barns.

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Posted in Palouse Landscapes, Photography Advice

Tagged barn, clouds, Palouse, photography, winter

Vary the Orientation in Your Images

Posted on November 17, 2010 | 4 comments

Clouds over Red Barn 1

As I am sitting in rainy Seattle, I am daydreaming about some of my special sites for photography. Admittedly, a cloudy sky with an old red barn and abundant wheat crop is one of my favorite views. I can think of no better place for that experience than the Palouse region of eastern Washington.

When you find a scene that you particularly relish, I would encourage you to shoot it from all angles. In addition I always make a composition in both a landscape and a portrait format. I think each of these can tell a different story or give a more complete story about the scene if both are included. I know this is a simple tip but one that I think will enhance your ability to portray the scene that provided meaning for you.

Clouds over Red Barn 2

Enjoy your time as you visit the Palouse and take in all the beautiful scenery of this photo rich area.

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Tagged barn, clouds, landscape, Palouse, photography, wheat field

Isolate Your Subject for Impact

Posted on August 9, 2010 | 2 comments

GHamburgh_MG_3381-Old-Barn-in-Wheat-Field

One of my favorite things about photographing in the Palouse is the wide expansive vistas that are available. It makes it very easy to isolate a subject without a lot of wires and clutter around.

The barn in this image was taken in the afternoon and was very easy to shoot from any angle because of the great openness surrounding it. As many times occurs in the Palouse, clouds come up in the afternoon which add to the image. This ability to isolate the subject creates a striking image with simplicity.

To experience this simple beauty, I would suggest a trip to the Palouse area of eastern Washington. Harvest is just starting to get into full swing in the next couple of weeks so the images should be amazing.

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Tagged agriculture, barn, clouds, farming, landscape, Palouse, photography, wheat, wheat field

Communicating through Your Photographs

Posted on July 1, 2010 | 1 comment

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I was reading a post by my mentor Scott Bourne on Photofocus this morning. The article is entitled “Five Ways to Get People to Connect with Your Photographs ” and I found the thoughts to be very interesting and useful.

As I read it through a couple of times, I felt the urge to share his thoughts so you can incorporate them into your image making. I believe if you give these ideas a try your work may become more provocative to the audience that views it.

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Tagged farming, landscape, Palouse, photography

Utilize Patterns for your Composition

Posted on May 31, 2010 | Leave a comment

One of the ideas I like to use as I am compose images in the Palouse, is to simply look for patterns in the fields. These simple patterns can create very striking images as the lines lead you through the image and are also pleasing to the eye.

I also like to visualize these images in both color and black and white. The two images in this post provide an example of the composition that is available by just looking at the patterns that the farmers have created in the fields.

As you travel the Palouse making images, remember this simple concept to enhance your photography. The images in this post were created during the recent workshop that I co-directed with Scott Bourne.

Photography Exposure Tips

Posted on April 21, 2010 | 2 comments

GHamburgh_MG_1255-Clouds-above-the-Hills

At times a particular scene can be difficult to expose properly. I came across an article by Scott Bourne that addresses some of the issues and gives some valuable tips. It is entitled Advanced Photography Exposure Tips and can be found at Photofocus.

I think you will enjoy reading the article and will find the tips to be valuable as you create your own images.

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Tagged clouds, landscape, Palouse, photography

Tag Archives: Palouse

Capturing the Total Impact of a Subject

Exploring Ideas for Lighting

Winter in the Palouse

Reflect then Set New Goals

Workshop in the Palouse

Vary the Orientation in Your Images

Isolate Your Subject for Impact

Communicating through Your Photographs

Utilize Patterns for your Composition

Photography Exposure Tips

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