Light Painting the Old Southwest

Light Painting the Old Southwest

I used two Makita battery-pack pistol lights to reveal this scene from the dark. This was just one of several old West buildings on my new friend’s property. Bev has done a marvelous job with authentic old antiques to decorate her old weathered wood buildings. ...
Buckets and Bell-Ringers

Buckets and Bell-Ringers

Light Painting: Buckets and Bell-Ringers I love to do light paintings of interesting antiques, so when I found this yard with a whole collection of quaint, old west collectibles, I came back after dark with my tripod and lights to focus on a few favorite pieces. Of...
Arizona Sunrise Color

Arizona Sunrise Color

Here are my sunset shots from December in Arizona. I just love how the cloud action shows off the colors of the setting sun. There is nothing like shooting in the first hour and the final hour of the day....
December Desert Sunrise

December Desert Sunrise

I love the color of the Arizona desert at sunrise. It may be my favorite time of day, except for the amazing sunset skies when clouds magnify the light. It is fun to shoot into the sun and get the sun’s rays to reach out across the scene, like in the...