Make Creative Close-Ups with Macro Photography
Macro photography may be one of the most fascinating but least understood genres of photography. While it may sound scientific and complicated, macro photography is a term many photographers use…
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Road Trip through Colorado National Monument
The Colorado National Monument has always been one of my favorite Western Slope destinations. Though I pass by often, I don’t get to visit as much as I like. So,…
First Day Of Summer On Colorado’s Grand Mesa
Last weekend was the official start of summer. Usually that means sunny days and warm temperatures. So we decided to celebrate the start of summer with a getaway to…
Riding Horses in Rocky Mountain National Park
For Mother’s Day last year, my family gifted me with a trail ride. About the only thing that might equal hiking in my favorite national park, would be riding…
If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What Do May Flowers Bring?
What do May flowers bring? Happy photographers, of course (and you thought I was going to say Pilgrims!). Now that we are fully into spring, there are beautiful blooms…
5 Ways Your Photos are Ruining Family Events
Are you ruining family events with your camera? Is taking photos for the family scrapbook spoiling everyone’s enjoyment? I know you don’t mean to spoil the day. In fact,…
5 Favorite National Parks–Which is Yours? #FindYourPark
Next week is National Park Week. If you haven’t been to one lately, it’s a great time to get out and celebrate America’s Treasures. To help you do that, Saturday,…
Winter Adventure in Gunnison, Colorado
Winter in Colorado is a most amazing season. Everything changes under our annual blanket of ice and snow. I love adventuring and exploring all over Colorado, and seeing how it…
10 Tips for Winter Photography Fun
Winter is a great time to get and take photos—if you’re prepared. Yes, you can safely use your camera outdoors in wintry weather. And with these simple tips, you can…
Create Beautiful Photographs with Sleeklens Landscape Adventure Workflow
I’ve been using Photoshop since I bought my first scanner back in 1992, when I discovered the power to retouch and restore old photographs. I was a quick convert to…