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Inspiration, imitation, and landscape photography; is it OK or Unethical?

Whose image is it anyway? When does inspiration or imitation of a landscape photo cross the line or go too far? Photo Above: Water flowing over granite rocks in Cascade Creek, Yosemite National Park, California Recently a few things came up that makes me ask if or when does the…

Gary CrabbeFebruary 20, 2017

California Mountains National Parks Photos Reflections Water Yosemite

Yosemite Valley Reflection – Which do you prefer?

Which one of these versions of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley do you prefer? Pictured Above; The original version: El Capitan reflected in the Merced River, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California Can you help me, please? Over the last month I've been sharing images from my recent blog post…

Gary CrabbeFebruary 3, 2017

ART Big Island Coast Hawaii Photos Water

Hawaiian Waves – Silent Lucidity in Fluidity

Photo: Waves breaking at sunset along the Kailua-Kona shoreline, on the Big Island of Hawaii One of the all-time great instances of musical misdirection occurred back in 1990 when the heavy-metal rock group, Queensryche, released their ballad, Silent Lucidity. Once the song became a hit on the radio airwaves, people…

Gary CrabbeJune 30, 2015

Big Island Coast Hawaii Photos Sunset Travel Water

Trapped in a Hawaiian paradise – a photographer’s dilemma

Picture: Sunset as seen from the Kona Magic Sands near White Sands Beach Park, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii When people think about travel or nature photographers, often we think of someone zipping around from spot to spot, tripod slung over a shoulder as they chase the elusive next shot. Most…

Gary CrabbeJune 17, 2015

Arizona canyons Horseshoe Bend Panorama Panoramic Photos Water

Pros do it too; on screwing up and loss.

Picture: Photographers standing on the rim of Horseshoe Bend at dawn over the Colorado River, near Page, Arizona On Screwing Up: For every photographer coming up through the ranks of learning, or who thinks professional photographers always get it right, have I got news for you. Yes, even professionals screw…

Gary CrabbeNovember 19, 2013

canyons Lake Powell Photos Sunrise Uncategorized Utah Water

Quick Trip Report: Bumpy Roads in the Southwest

Picture: Sunrise light over Lake Powell and Navajo Mountain, Glen Canyon NRA, Utah Have you ever had one of those trips where you felt like for one reason or another, your head just wasn't quite screwed on correctly. Well, I felt that way a few times on this trip. I've…

Gary CrabbeNovember 12, 2013

California Mountains National Parks Photos Reflections Water Yosemite

A great but strange Yosemite experience thanks to the US Gov’t.

Picture: Vogelsang Peak reflected in Vogelsang Lake at sunrise, near the Vogelsang High Sierra Camp, Yosemite National Park, California< This last Monday evening found me driving home from the Eastern Sierra along Highway 120, crossing over the Sierra via Tioga Pass Road through Yosemite National Park. It was truly one…

Gary CrabbeOctober 10, 2013

California Eastern Sierra Newsworthy Photos Presentations Sunrise Water

Seeing the Light – A Free Presentation at the San Francisco Apple Store Oct 9th

Picture: Sunrise at Hot Creek, Eastern Sierra, California This next Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00pm, I'll be giving a free presentation called 'Seeing the Light' at the Apple Store in downtown San Francisco for the Bay Area Photography Events Meetup group. At this presentation, I'll be discussing how I use…

Gary CrabbeOctober 4, 2013

Glacier National Park Montana National Parks Photos Sunset Travel Water

The Day the Music Died

Picture: Sunset light through clouds over Lake MacDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana Well... not really the Music, but rather the day my D800 died... again. I'm finally getting a chance to dig into some of the images I shot this summer while on my extended family vacation. Included among those…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 23, 2013

Deserts Newsworthy Photos Reflections Water

Extraordinary Vision

Picture: Striated sandstone reflected in seasonal pool of water at The Wave, Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona I'm delighted to announce that my photography as been included in a feature article in the current issue of Extraordinary Vision Magazine. Called the definitive outdoor digital photography magazine, this…

Gary CrabbeMarch 8, 2013

Books California Coast Photos Water

Relentless

Picture: 40'-high wave splash after hitting rocks at the base of the coastal cliffs, Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County, California Relentless; A good word... You may have noticed my web postings have been more quiet of late, especially here on the weblog. I'm currently wrapping up the writing for…

Gary CrabbeFebruary 21, 2012

Arizona Clouds and Sky Photos Reflections Uncategorized Water Weather

First post of 2012 – A huge Thank You.

Picture: A break in the storm at sunrise over Lake Alpine, Alpine County, California Now that we're officially into the New Year of 2012, (and according to some, potentially earth's last year - if you believe in the ancient Mayan calendar) there's no better time for this; The very first…

Gary CrabbeJanuary 2, 2012

California Clouds and Sky Lightning Mountains Photos Reflections Water Weather

A Moment in the Storm

Picture: Lightning bolt striking the Sierra Buttes reflected in Packer Lake, Sierra County, California In my last post, "Dancing with Zeus and Thor" I described an encounter with the power of a summertime Sierra thunderstorm, and capturing a bolt of lightning that hit around a quarter mile or so from…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 24, 2011

California Photos Water Waterfall

Glen Alpine Falls

Picture: Glen Alpine Falls, near Lake Tahoe, California I'm heading out to take some pictures. Before I go, I wanted to share one last picture from my last trip. This is from Glen Alpine Falls which is located between Fallen Leaf Lake and a popular entrance to Desolation Wilderness, near…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 9, 2011

California Uncategorized Water Waterfall

Horsetail Falls, Desolation Wilderness

Picture: Horsetail Falls, Desolation Wilderness, near Lake Tahoe, California Many Californian's, especially those from the Bay Area and Sacramento have seen this waterfall, but very few have actually been to it. This was waterfall that I mention in my last post, "Does this ever happen to you?" If you're heading…

Gary CrabbeAugust 26, 2011

California Photos Water Waterfall

Does this ever happen to you?

Picture: Flowing water next to rock in waterfall (Detail), Horsetail Falls, Desolation Wilderness, California Does this ever happen to you? You follow a moderately difficult trail a mile and a half (mostly uphill) through mountainous terrain at an elevation over 6,000 feet, on a trail you've never been on, to…

Gary CrabbeAugust 24, 2011

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