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Books Photographers Reviews

Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales – A New Photography Book by Frans Lanting & Chris Eckstrom.

BAY of LIFE: From Wind to Whales A New Photo Book by Frans Lanting & Chris Eckstrom I recently received a copy of Frans Lanting’s newest book, Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales, published hot off the press by Earth Aware Editions, 2022. This large, hardbound coffee-table-type book is…

Gary CrabbeDecember 12, 2022

California Reviews

First test of Sony FE 70-300mm G lens

My first shoot testing out my new Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens Photo: (Above) View from Rosendin Park at sunset from Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California. 170mm 1/500s at f/8.0 ISO 100 *Click here to see larger. You may think that as a multi-decade professional photographer, buying…

Gary CrabbeJune 26, 2019

Books National Parks Photographers Reviews

Book Review: Treasured Lands by QT Luong

Treasured Lands – A Photographic Odyssey through America's National Parks by QT Luong. – Forward by Dayton Duncan A book review by Gary Crabbe (First published on the NANPA blog.) It’s fair to assume that most of us have a bookshelf or two filled with titles that have become personal…

Gary CrabbeJune 26, 2018

Digital Photography Reviews

REVIEW: Custom Actions and Preset bundles by Sleeklens

Review: Bundled Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Custom Presets and Brushes by Sleeklens I recently was given an opportunity to try out and play with several bundled Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Preset kits offered by the company, Sleeklens. If you're a photographer who is looking for a jumpstart on your creative…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 8, 2016

National Parks Newsworthy Reviews

America’s National Parks at 100 – Upcoming TV Show Premier

I recently had a chance to preview an upcoming hour-long television show called America's National Parks at 100 which will premier this Sunday, August 28th at 8pm EST / PST on the Smithsonian Channel. Coinciding with the year-long National Park Service's Centennial celebration, the show features some excellent cinematography mixed with archival footage.…

Gary CrabbeAugust 24, 2016

ART Books Photographers Reviews

BOOK REVIEW – More Than A Rock by Guy Tal

More Than A Rock by Guy Tal Publisher: Rocky Nook 256 pages $39.95 USD I got my entrance into the world of professional photography by working for one of greats; Galen Rowell was a world-class adventurer, photographer, and author whose writing was on par with his amazing photography. His writing…

Gary CrabbeDecember 22, 2015

ART Books Photo Business Reviews

Book Review – Crusade For Your Art

Picture: Freshly framed fine art photographic print getting ready for shipment to a client. I wanted to share with you this post about a book I recently had a chance to review. Crusade for Your Art - Best Practices for Fine Art Photographers is written by Jennifer Schwartz, and includes…

Gary CrabbeMarch 24, 2015

California Coast Digital Photos Reviews Stock Photography Sunset Uncategorized

REVIEW: The Complete Guide to Luminosity Masks Video Tutorial

Picture: Sunset over San Gregorio State Beach, San Mateo County coast, California This last summer, during my six-week family vacation hiatus, I knew I was going to get very little real work done. So to feel like I was still being productive, I reached out to a few fellow photographers…

Gary CrabbeDecember 16, 2013

Books Photographers Reviews

Review: Landscapes in Lightroom 5 by Michael Frye

Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide by Michael Frye Now that my summer vacation has officially come to a close, the kids are back in school, and I've finally got the wheels of my business turning again, I want to share a few new things with you. I…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 4, 2013

Books Digital Photographers Photos Reviews

Light & Land by Michael Frye

Picture: Redbud reflection along the Merced River, California. Photo Courtesy and © Michael Frye Over the recent New Year's holiday, I had a chance to read the new e-book, Light & Land; Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom, by veteran landscape and Yosemite photographer, Michael Frye. Published as part of the…

Gary CrabbeJanuary 18, 2011

Reviews

Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales – A New Photography Book by Frans Lanting & Chris Eckstrom.

First test of Sony FE 70-300mm G lens

Book Review: Treasured Lands by QT Luong

REVIEW: Custom Actions and Preset bundles by Sleeklens

America’s National Parks at 100 – Upcoming TV Show Premier

BOOK REVIEW – More Than A Rock by Guy Tal

Book Review – Crusade For Your Art

REVIEW: The Complete Guide to Luminosity Masks Video Tutorial

Review: Landscapes in Lightroom 5 by Michael Frye

Light & Land by Michael Frye

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