Quote of the Week
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” —Derek Jeter
2024 World Sports Photography Awards
It’s no secret that sports photography is one of my passions. The sport doesn’t matter; I’ve photographed quite a few in my career. Golf. Lacrosse. American football. Soccer. Cycling. Tennis. Swimming and diving. Motorsports. I can only think of a handful that I haven’t had the opportunity to photograph yet. (Boxing is the one that …
Best Trail Cam Images of 2024
Trail cams have gone beyond being used by hunters to research the movement of prey. Researchers worldwide are now using them to learn more about the multitudes of life inhabiting Earth. PetaPixel published this article showing some of the best trail cam photos from 2024. From formerly threatened animals in Pennsylvania to “rotund” bears in …
Hurricane Helene…nearly four months later
Next weekend will mark four months since Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Living in South Carolina, I am still trying to get used to hurricanes. One storm system can produce flash flooding, wind storms, and tornadoes. Coming from the Midwest, I am …
A photographic juggernaut
In major photography news last week, stock photography and videography giant Getty Images announced a merger with its rival, Shutterstock. Now, stock photography is not something I have gotten involved with (yet), but it is a place for photographers to upload mages for sale to a worldwide audience. You will see these images in advertisements, …
A detailed look at the sun
The sun. We take for granted that it appears in the east, chases away the darkness, and then traverses the sky before setting (sometimes in immense, colorful glory) in the western sky. As a photographer, most of my photographs use illumination from this original, all-natural light source. Yet, as the lunar eclipse in the spring …
Ringing in the New Year in Photos
As the world celebrated turning the page and welcoming 2025’s blank slate, photographers from news agencies worldwide captured the festivities in numerous cities and countries. The photo editors at Reuters have assembled a beautiful collection of images from New Year’s celebrations for us to enjoy. Take a few minutes to enjoy your morning cup of …
Quote of the Week
“I was waiting for something extraordinary to happen, but as the years wasted on, nothing ever did unless I caused it.” —Charles Bukowski