Category Archives: Nature

New Classes Forming

Just a reminder that the new term begins in July.  If you have been looking for great digital photography classes that combine class room with a lot of real world shooting experience then this is just for you. You may … Continue reading

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Smoky Mountains in Late Spring

It is looking very much like summer here in the Smoky Mountains. The greens are starting to blend together and darken. The dogwoods are all gone but the mountain laurel is in bloom. And the rivers are running very well. … Continue reading

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Spring Comes To The Smoky Mountains

This has already become a favorite in the studio. The spring blooms as seen from Campbell Overlook. It just seems like everything is new again and that we can all start fresh. Remember that you can get a fresh start in … Continue reading

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To Touch The Sky

The classes are going full blast now. With class demos and a lot of student participation. Out in the field almost every night to practice the new found skills and create great images. The students are learning to “Touch The … Continue reading

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New Classes Starting Soon

This term is almost over and it has been a blast. Join us for the new term beginning the week of May 6th. You may register by using the Paypal link in the right sidebar. I hope to see you … Continue reading

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Through The Clouds

Soon there will be snow here  in the Smokys. Until then a blanket of clouds will do very nicely.

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The Face Of Heaven

Yesterday began as a good day.  A light overcast gave wonderful diffuse light. High 80′s with the forecast of some rain later on in the day.  The remnants of the storm Isaac, that just went through the southern states was … Continue reading

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Pronged Passing

The deer passes quietly through the field as the late evening sun casts a soft glow to the surrounding woods.  A gentle hush falls over the cove. Day is almost done.  Have you accomplished you goals for the day? Have … Continue reading

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Lingering Light

The same evening, a quarter of a mile down the road from the barn in my last post. The light is still holding its golden glow. It has taken a long time to get here. There have been so many … Continue reading

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Luminous Logs

As we slowly came over the rise I could see the light beams gently flowing between the peaks of the mountains.  The haze in the air turning the evening into an even deeper warm glow. We are on the way … Continue reading

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