Bridal Wreath Falls - 12/17/11 01:12 PM

Bridal Wreath Falls
Obviously, Tucson is not well know for waterfalls.  It's a desert and as such does not have a whole lot of water.  But Tucson is surrounded by large mountains and during certain times of the year those mountains receive a lot of rain and snow.  With the rain and snowmelt many of the canyons turn into rivers and the canyon walls turn into waterfalls.

Eric and Dave taking pictures of the main fall

Bridal Wreath Falls is quite a sight during these times.  The main and first fall drops about 25 feet and is surrounded … (14 comments)

The Best and Simplest Way to Improve Your Photos - 12/14/11 01:09 PM

The Best and Simplest Way to Improve Your Photos
 
There is one simple rule that photographers use that will improve your photos dramatically.  It is one of the first rules one learns and many of you may have heard of it.  It's called Golden Hour.  This simple rule can improve your photos more than any lens or camera regardless of the price.  Golden Hour is the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset.  This period of time casts a warm glow rather than the midday harsh light.  Our eyes notice this difference a little, but a camera records … (9 comments)

Snow on the Mountains...Exactly where it should be. - 12/13/11 12:21 AM

Snow on the Mountains...Exactly where it should be.
 
One of the greatest things about southern Arizona is the lack of snow.  Every year I take my kids on the 45 minute drive up the mountain to play in the snow.  We build a snow man, throw snowballs, make snow angels and even go sledding.  Then we leave.
 
My 2 year old enjoying his first snowball fight
The best part about it is that I rarely touch snow more than three times per year, including vacations.  And I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I do see snow … (7 comments)

 
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