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Ken Lee writes about Photography and the Creative Process. 

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Mar 23, 2018
Some Days I See Well
Mar 23, 2018

The Art of Seeing is the ability to turn off language based Logic-mode & exist in C-mode, where thinking happens in ideas, images & feelings. See how.

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Mar 23, 2018
Spirit Bears
Jan 25, 2018
Spirit Bears
Jan 25, 2018

Spirit Bears of the Great Bear Rainforest is exactly the type of experience I envisioned creating for other photographers when I started my workshops business. Small group, photography intensive adventures in the world’s most spectacular settings. If this idea excites you, I invite you to join us this Oct 5-10 for a trip you will never forget.

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Jan 25, 2018
See You Next Time!
Dec 6, 2017
See You Next Time!
Dec 6, 2017

The Wild Mustangs of the Adobe Valley workshop is officially SOLD OUT for 2018. Sign up for our mailing list to learn about our upcoming workshops.

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Dec 6, 2017
Ladakh Himalayan Scouting Mission
Sep 9, 2017
Ladakh Himalayan Scouting Mission
Sep 9, 2017

The Art of Seeing is taking 1-2 adventurous souls on a very special scouting mission to Ladakh, India. Learn more about this photography trip  today.

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Sep 9, 2017
Is India on Your Bucket List?
Aug 18, 2017
Is India on Your Bucket List?
Aug 18, 2017

Join us for an immersive, photo-centric exploration of a culture carved by deep rivers of spirituality and history. 

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Aug 18, 2017
#GoodMorningLA
Apr 3, 2017
#GoodMorningLA
Apr 3, 2017

Let's start a movement together! What if people began each day with a dose of creativity and presence? That's what #GoodMorningLA is about. Learn more

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Apr 3, 2017
That's What I'm Talking About
Mar 27, 2017
That's What I'm Talking About
Mar 27, 2017

There's more to photography than f-stops and photoshop. Creativity is a muscle, I can teach anyone the Photographer's Eye. Read my blog to learn more.

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Mar 27, 2017
Mar 18, 2017
Inspiration from Your Couch
Mar 18, 2017

Need to refuel the inspiration gas tank? Try going somewhere you've never been before. How can you do this from your couch? Read my blog to learn more

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Mar 18, 2017
Phone It In. Seriously.
Mar 17, 2017
Phone It In. Seriously.
Mar 17, 2017

Shooting with your smartphone's camera is a fantastic way to exercise your creative muscles and sharpen your photographic vision. Learn more & see why

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Mar 17, 2017
The Santa Barbara Backcountry in Spring
Mar 6, 2017
The Santa Barbara Backcountry in Spring
Mar 6, 2017

Read my blog to see photographs & stories from our latest photography trip to the Santa Barbara backcountry. Sign-up for our next trip!

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Mar 6, 2017
Oct 11, 2016
And the Winner Is...
Oct 11, 2016

Announcing The Art of Seeing Venice Photowalk contest!  Stay tuned for our next photo contest.

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Oct 11, 2016
Sep 30, 2016
Seeing in Color
Sep 30, 2016

Here's a great (unintentional) example of how color, or more particularly, the color of the light can...

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Sep 30, 2016
The Art of Seeing India - Workshop PreAnnouncement
May 2, 2016
The Art of Seeing India - Workshop PreAnnouncement
May 2, 2016

My first trip to India yielded an amazing adventure, a handful of photographs I am proud of and some questions. A lot of questions. I'll be back next year, March 2017, with a small group of photographers looking for answers. Or maybe just asking more questions. I invite you to join us. 

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May 2, 2016
Wild Horses of the Adobe Valley Photography Workshop
Jan 18, 2016
Wild Horses of the Adobe Valley Photography Workshop
Jan 18, 2016

Join me for a unique adventure in the Adobe Valley area of the Inyo National Forest for opportunities to photograph the wild mustangs. Learn more here

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Jan 18, 2016
Looks Fake, Looked Faker in Real Life
Jan 14, 2016
Looks Fake, Looked Faker in Real Life
Jan 14, 2016

When watching sunrises and sunsets is part of your job description, it's easy to forget the fact you are witnessing a minor miracle a couple of times a day. You tend to get, well, jaded might be too strong a word but let’s call it a connoisseur's disdain for the unexceptional. 

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Jan 14, 2016
'Into the Mystic' is the Winner
Oct 19, 2012
'Into the Mystic' is the Winner
Oct 19, 2012

It happened again. There must be some truth to the saying, "great minds think alike" because so often more than one person submits the best title (in my opinion) for one of my Name This Image contests. 

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Oct 19, 2012
December 2011 Name This Image Contest
Dec 12, 2011
December 2011 Name This Image Contest
Dec 12, 2011

I'm doing something a little different this month to wrap up the year. This image may be less 'serious' (whatever that means) than some of my other work but you can't deny that it's in keeping with the season! I hope it brings a little smile your face.

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Dec 12, 2011
And the Winner Is....
Dec 1, 2011
And the Winner Is....
Dec 1, 2011

Jim Kerr of Steamboat Springs, CO is the winner of November's Name This Image contest. I think Jim's entry, "Water Colors", is the perfect title for this photograph. Simple, elegant, artful...I love it! Congratualtions, Jim - you win a signed limited edition print of Water Colors.

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Dec 1, 2011
Oct 20, 2011
Win This Print - New Image Naming Contest
Oct 20, 2011

O.K. it's time for another Image Naming Contest. Help me come up with the perfect title for this image and if your entry is chosen, you a win signed limited edition print of this photograph. Contest details and entry form are on my Facebook Page.

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Oct 20, 2011
Oct 19, 2011
Photo Tip: It's O.K. to Look the Other Way
Oct 19, 2011

Photographers have been shooting sunrises and sunsets since cameras were invented - we can't help ourselves. This serene scene was my reward for rising early on a Saturday. Cachuma Lake in the heart of the Santa Ynez valley is one of my favorite photo locations in Santa Barbara county. 

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Oct 19, 2011
Sep 29, 2011
Photo Tip: Use Fuzzy Logic for Sharper Compositons
Sep 29, 2011

It’s pretty much an automatic reflex with most photographers to press the shutter button halfway to activate the autofocus as soon as they put their eye to the viewfinder. And why not, what’s the value of looking at a blurry image? Well, there’s a lot of value I think.

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Sep 29, 2011
Jul 25, 2011
The Price of Happiness? About $65.
Jul 25, 2011

The best bargains on the planet aren't found on Groupon or Yelp. They are at your local animal shelter or Humane Society facility. Here in Santa Barbara it costs about $65 to adopt a dog or cat which includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations and even some basic obedience training (for dogs).

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Jul 25, 2011
Jul 6, 2011
New Website, New Work
Jul 6, 2011

Ch-ch-ch-changes. David Bowie's classic tune feels like the theme song to my life lately.  No more gallery (for now). Lot's more photo workshops and traveling. And writing. Something I've been meaning to do more of for a long time. 

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Jul 6, 2011
Feb 14, 2011
Angkor Wat & Beyond - Photography Workshop & Tour
Feb 14, 2011

 A thousand years ago the god-kings of the ancient Khmer empire organized stupendous feats of architectural engineering. Enormous reservoirs measured in miles and equally impressive monuments in stone honoring themselves and the mythical deities they worshipped. 

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Feb 14, 2011
Feb 11, 2011
I Hope He's Ugly
Feb 11, 2011

If Steve Coleman is good looking, then life just isn't fair. Amazing photographer, inspiring writer, accomplished designer. When they were passing out talent, this guy didn't just come back for seconds, he stole the whole damn buffet. See for yourself. 

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Feb 11, 2011
Jul 10, 2010
The Art of Seeing Weekend Workshop
Jul 10, 2010

2010 Aug 28 - 29  - The Art of Seeing Weekend Workshop- How can I improve my photography is a question I often hear.  The short answer is practice, practice, practice. But practice what exactly and how? What is "The Art of Seeing"?

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Jul 10, 2010
Feb 11, 2010
New Image Naming Contest
Feb 11, 2010

Okay, we're doing it again. Come up with the winning name for this untitled new release and win a matted 12X18 print of this image. You can see the winning entries for previous contests in the posts below.

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Feb 11, 2010
Apr 24, 2009
Photo Tip: Look at Small Images to See the Big Picture
Apr 24, 2009

Sometimes looking at a very small image often helps you better see the overall composition of a photograph. Read my blog to learn more.

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Apr 24, 2009
Apr 19, 2009
My 'Aha' Moment
Apr 19, 2009

Read how I came to my "Aha Moment" and learned why "Whole Brain Photography" is important if you want to improve your Photographer's Eye. Learn more.

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Apr 19, 2009
Apr 18, 2009
Best of Nature
Apr 18, 2009

Two of my images, "Winter Fenceline" and "Humphrey's Basin at Dusk" were chosen to be included in theBest of Nature exhibition at the San Diego Natural History Museum. A total of 72 images were selected from over 2300 entries for this exhibit.

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Apr 18, 2009

 
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I make pictures. All kinds of pictures but mostly nature and travel pictures. I am passionate about making photographs but also the creative process that produces them. I know some secrets. Creativity can be learned, the Photographer’s Eye is a matter of practice. I like to help others grow as photographers. I usually do this by taking  
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The Colors of India 2019
The Colors of India 2019

Dates: March 13 - March 26, 2019
Cost: $6,000

Our India photography workshop itinerary covers the best of the must see monuments including the incomparable Taj Mahal but we veer off the beaten path as often as possible in search of more genuine visions of Indian life, such as: the Holi Festival of Colors, the magnificent Taj Mahal, Varanasi on the Ganges, Jodhpur (aka the Blue City) and a camel safari in the Thar! desert.

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