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Zooming into Landscapes

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Ask any ten photographers what a landscape photo is, and you will get ten different answers. The truth is that most of their definitions would be correct. There really is no set definition; you just know it when you see it. I define landscape photos as any image that conveys the photographer's connection to the outdoor environment. That leaves the door open to any subject. It can be representational, impressionistic, abstract, urban, minimalist, rural, and natural. The goal is to achieve a feeling that closely resembles the photographers at the time of capture. If you can...

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Mid-Coast Maine

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The Coastline of Maine is no secret to photographers and vacationers far and wide. The vast coastline is home to unknown numbers of cliffs, rocky beaches, lighthouses, lobster boats, quaint villages, and tranquil harbors. Maine is home to over 3,400 miles of coastline, and that's more than California. Throw in over two thousand coastal islands, and it's easy to see why millions of visitors flock here each year during the summer months. Many of those visitors include photographers. The Coast is home to Acadia National Park, one of the best national parks(in my opinion). Photographers and visitors...

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A Place by a Sharp Rock

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New York State is large and has a very diverse landscape. It is home to one of the world's most populous cities, vast mountain ranges, and enormous open rural spaces. Over 19 million people call it home. The State has a park system that is every bit as robust and diverse.

The New York State Park system is home to over 200 State Parks, which total over 350,000 acres. I have not visited all 200+ parks - not even close; however, my favorite is the one closest to my home. Caumsett State Park sits on...

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