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You can create an elegant looking artistic effect without any plug-ins or filters. A piece of art glass was used to create the textured look with the photo above. This is very easy and inexpensive to do, and the results can be quite beautiful. Purchase art glass from a stained glass supply store, an 8×10″…

Florence is beautiful at night. The city becomes even more glamorous, and is a much different presentation than the daytime view. A long exposure captures the taillights of passing cars as streaks of light. Rain makes the cobblestones and streets more reflective, a perk of inclement weather.  To create this look with your image, you…

June 2012 has sold out – Second opportunity for November 1-15th.  Experience the very best of Africa with a photography tour to Kenya and Tanzania next fall! This will truly be a once in a lifetime adventure. You’ll be getting up close to wild animals while on safari in the best wildlife ranges in both…

The iconic Transamerica Pyramid building is the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco, a beautiful sight at night. Absolutely one of my favorite places to photograph, I love everything about San Francisco, a very photogenic city! For night shooting, I use a Feisol 3442 tripod, which is lightweight carbon fiber, sturdy and folds down to 19″,…

Texturing is a great way to create your own “personalized plug-in” giving your images a unique and beautiful look. The color of the texture can alter the mood and look of the image, making it more nostalgic, vintage, contemporary, or surreal. The key to adding a texture layer is to find the best blend mode that complements your image.  For…