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Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, is one of the most magnificent places on earth. This UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to the 15th century, and is beautiful to photograph and experience. The weather changed rapidly providing for interesting photographic opportunities.  Tonal Contrast is one of my favorite filters in Nik Color Efex Pro.…

The floating islands of Lake Titicaca in Peru are amazing! Constructed of reeds, these islands serve as home for the Uros, a small population outside of Puno. The reeds that make up the base are constantly replaced, and the spongy sensation of walking on the island is kind of like a waterbed! These boats were…

My friend is a painter, and I’d love to be able to have the time and space to paint. However the fast and fun alternative is to paint digitally! Snap Art makes it super easy to create a hand painted look with a digital image. The end result makes a wonderful canvas print or the…

This Peruvian woman has the greatest smile and is enjoying her work! She was making beautifully textured fabrics as I photographed her. To create a more three dimensional look with this image, I used a Nikon 50mm lens which allows for a sharp subject, and a softly blurred background. Getting close to the subject makes…

Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I have always wanted to travel there, and I was very pleased to co-lead a photography tour to South America this year! Machu Picchu is magnificent in beauty and history. I spent as much time as possible photographing and documenting what I was experiencing. The llamas…