Ok, so the last trip didn’t exactly go as planned so I knew I’d be making another soon after. To ensure I hit the dogwood blooms at the best time I starting making a weekly call to Yosemite for a ranger update. Each week they told me nothing was really going on and [...]
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Yosemite Take 2
Posted in Landscapes, Travel, tagged "glacier point", 2008, landscape, spring, sunset, Yosemite on May 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yosemite Trip #1
Posted in Landscapes, Travel, Uncategorized, tagged 2008, photography, spring, Yosemite on May 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So I’m a few weeks behind on my Yosemite update but like they say, “Better late than never”. I headed up to Yosemite with visions of Dogwood blooms in my head but quickly found that they weren’t peaking yet. A few were out, but for the most part not much was happening, at [...]
Whitespider.org Podcast- Whitespider Podcast #1 - Inspiration - www.whitespider.org January 5, 2008This is the first Whitespider.org podcast and was recorded during a trip to Zion National Park by Ed Mendes and John Ford during the first week of November 2007. The trip came about after years of drooling over the beautiful images others have created of the park. The inspriation to create new images by the natural beauty of the area was the topic of podcast […]
- Whitespider Podcast #2 - When isn't photography art? - www.whitespider.org January 19, 2008I was reading through a friend's blog recently when I came across a topic that detailed the removal of just photographs from a local art gallery. The theme of the show was mainly the human form and many of the pieces from all mediums were nudes. However, only photographs were taken down which makes me ask the question why is photography still not viewed […]
- Whitespider Podcast #3 - It's gonna be great in 2008...Photographically. - www.whitespider.org February 2, 2008Every year the same things happen, you start off ready to take on the photography world and before you know it your sitting at Christmas dinner telling everyone why you didn't get around to doing everything you wanted to do photographically during the previous 12 months. We discuss getting your goals organized and developing a system to achieve them tha […]
- Whitespider Podcast #4 - Photoshop Addiction - www.whitespider.org February 16, 2008After years of darkroom printing I never thought I'd see the day where I was no longer using my enlarger and print trays. But I don't even miss them, I love Photoshop and the darkroom is now a store room. Good thing to, I have a lot of old computer parts that I don't know what to do with. Also, in the "Tip of the Cast" Ed talks about […]
- Whitespider Podcast #5 - Master's Series Interview with Robin Bartholick - www.whitespider.org March 1, 2008We added a new member to our Master's Series in March and its, drum roll please.....Robin Bartholick! Robin is a commercial photographer whose work is nothing short of stunning. He has managed to do what few have, mix fine art photography with commercial photography, and do so successfully. We sat down with Robin for a lengthy discussion about his educa […]
- Whitespider Podcast #6 - The Microtek ArtixScan M1 Scanner - www.whitespider.org May 24, 2008Our review of the Microtek ArtixScan M1 is the most in-depth review of the scanner anyway. Because of its popularity we've decided to discuss the scanner a bit for everyone out their that doesn't like to read. Music by Peter John Ross
- Whitespider Podcast #7 - Consummer Education - www.whitespider.org May 24, 2008The world of professional photography is changing everyday, but in ways many people may not realize. At no other time in our history has there many as many people out their who, because of digital photography, now call themselves "professionals" even though they have know idea what their doing. So, how do the real professionals survive? Consumer ed […]
- Whitespider Podcast #8 - Sometimes it all works out. - www.whitespider.org May 24, 2008Things don't always work out the way you plan them and that can be a good thing. Music by Peter John Ross
- Whitespider Podcast #9 - Appreciate what you have - www.whitespider.org July 7, 2008California was been hit lately with hundreds of wildfires, one of which is burning thousands of acres of Big Sur, one of my favorite shooting locations. Seeing parts of this place destoryed make me appreciate its beauty even more. Music by Peter John Ross
- Whitespider Podcast #10 - Being Creative - www.whitespider.org July 7, 2008I'm offen asked the question "How are you so creative?". I don't know it just happens. Music by Peter John Ross
- Whitespider Podcast #1 - Inspiration - www.whitespider.org January 5, 2008
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