Capturing the Moment

4am Sunrise coming into Haines Silver Muse at the Haines dock   Haines is a wonderful small town at the top of Southeast Alaska's famous Inside Passage. Yet in my extensive travelings within the Inside Passage over the past five years I had never been there. So I was quite excited to have Haines as a port stop for my new itinerary on the Silver Muse. It has a population of just under 2,000 people, and is famous for having over 3,000 eagles at certain points of the year. Dramatic mountains form the backdrop of the town with glaciers tumbling down out of them. Alaska Trainquility Lupine in bloom   This week I started off the voyage with a lecture on photography. So I made sure to sign myself up to escort the "Haines: Thru a lens" tour to further the experience for our guests. I also thought that it would be a great way to see some of the best locations in Haines and get the scoop from a knowledgeable local. A fine day at work     I was in luck. ...

Famous Barn in front of the Tetons Leading line to the Tetons Landscape Photos from Jackson Hole, Wyoming   It is a place of big skies, open plains, jagged snow capped peaks, and endless views. The landscape photo potential also seems endless here in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.   There are several famous photo spots and viewpoints here in Jackson Hole that have shown up in well known photographs over the years by legendary landscape photographers like Ansel Adams. But what I found is that there are still secret areas to find that provide everything you need for an incredible vista. Springtime in Jackson   There are three things I look for in a good landscape photos; an interesting background, a dramatic sky, and something in the foreground to give a little story to the landscape. If I can find a road or some other 'leading line' that draws the viewers eye deeper into the scene it is a definite bonus. Opportunities to combine all of these elements aboun...