Insights and musings about photography and the creative process
Photo of the Day: Sea of Dunes
Factory Butte reminded me of a huge ship on a sea of...
Factory Butte reminded me of a huge ship on a sea of dunes in this early morning scene. Taken in Southern Utah.
Photo of the Day: Best Friends
A pair of wild mustang mares are virtually inseparable on...
A pair of wild mustang mares are virtually inseparable on the high plains of Wyoming's Red Desert region.
Photo of the Day: Autumn Abstract
Backlit fall foliage and a dense stand of ain-streaked aspen trunks form...
Backlit fall foliage and a dense stand of ain-streaked aspen trunks form an interesting composition of line and color.
Photo of the Day: Humphrey's Basin at Twilight
Alpenglow turns Mt. Humphreys grey granite crimson long after...
Alpenglow turns Mt. Humphreys grey granite crimson long after sunset in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra Nevada.
Photo of the Day: Double Take
A pair of young mule deer bucks (Odocoileus hemionus) momentarily pause their...
A pair of young mule deer bucks (Odocoileus hemionus) momentarily pause their browsing to investigate a passerby. File under symmetry.
Photo of the Day: Morning Light on Factory Butte
While exploring backroads in Utah near Capitol Reef National Park, I came across the striking red...
While exploring backroads in Utah near Capitol Reef National Park, I came across the striking red sandstone formation known as Factory Butte. While visible from the highway, the Butte and surrounding badlands are worth a detour down the dirt road for a closer exploration, especially in good light. Near Hanksville, UT.
Photo of the Day: Twin Temples
The Cathedral Valley region of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a bit out of the way but well worth the effort to visit. The area gets its name from the...
The Cathedral Valley region of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a bit out of the way but well worth the effort to visit. The area gets its name from the numerous sandstone monoliths that early visitors thought resembled man-made cathedrals. Two of its most famous formations are The Temple of the Sun and The Temple of the Moon.
Photo of the Day: Dogwood Underdog
In a forest dominated by evergreens, the warm tones of...
In a forest dominated by evergreens, the warm tones of this Mountain Dogwood create an appealing contrast of colors.
Photo of the Day: Pastel Palette
Fall colors in the Sierra Nevada are usually associated with the magnificent but monotone displays of golden aspen leaves. But if you look carefully...
Fall colors in the Sierra Nevada are usually associated with the magnificent but monotone displays of golden aspen leaves. But if you look carefully in the pockets and canyons of its western slope, you will discover a wider variety of hues like this palette of pastels in Sequoia National Park.
Photo of the Day: Sacred Shave
Male HIndu pilgrims visiting the holy river Ganga (Ganges) often shave their heads as...
Male Hindu pilgrims visiting the holy river Ganga (Ganges) often shave their heads as part of a ritual of purification.
Photo of the Day: Desert Dreamscape
Deep twilight envelops the desert in the last moments before...
Deep twilight envelops the desert in the last moments before darkness, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
Photo Of The Day: Herd on the Move
Winter's arrival drives large herds of elk out of the mountains and into the lower valleys in..
Winter's arrival drives large herds of elk out of the mountains and into the lower valleys in search of food and shelter. Near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Photo of the Day: Sunbeam Sanctuary
As a worker takes his meal break, a shaft of sunlight reveals the...
As a worker takes his meal break, a shaft of sunlight reveals the flour dust-filled atmosphere inside of a Tsampa (barley flour) mill in rural Tibet.
Photo of the Day: Cycle of Fire
The photo of the day is this image of fire & rebirth as part of a natural cycle that ensures healthy, diverse & sustainable forests.
Fire & rebirth are part of a natural cycle that ensures healthy, diverse and sustainable forests.
Photo of the Day: Landscape in Lavender
With Winter snows retreated to the mountaintops, the valley floor is carpeted in a profusion of...
With Winter snows retreated to the mountaintops, the valley floor is carpeted in a profusion of Spring blossoms. Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Montana.
Photo of the Day: Fish Creek Canyon in Fall
A carpet of gold drapes the walls of Fish Creek canyon at the height of...
A carpet of gold drapes the walls of Fish Creek canyon at the height of autumn in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Photo of the Day: Pilgrimage to Lhasa
The photo of the day is this image of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims as they inch their way to Lhasa to gain karmic merit.
Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims inch their way toward Lhasa through a series countless prostrations to gain karmic merit.
Photo of the Day: Thorpe Mountain Grandeur
Oaks, aspen, and evergreens combine to create an explosion of color that is...
Oaks, aspen, and evergreens combine to create an explosion of color that is as brief as it is dramatic. Fall colors in Colorado and most of the West are spectacular but are usually dominated by the yellow/gold of turning aspen leaves. Finding patches of contrasting colors is one way of adding interest to your compositions.
Photo of the Day: High Noon Harvest
The photo of the day is this image of Tibetan farmers using traditional methods to separate chaff from grain during the barley harvest.
Tibetan farmers using traditional methods to separate chaff from grain during the barley harvest.
And the Winner Is...
Announcing The Art of Seeing Venice Photowalk contest! Stay tuned for our next photo contest.
Wow, I never thought that choosing the winner of the Venice Photowalk contest would be such a tough task. But you guys submitted so many fantastic photos here and on Instagram that picking “the best” one had me pulling my hair out...and I have precious little to spare :)! For the sake of my scalp, I think we will leave such things up to a vote in the future.
At the end of the day, though, something kept me coming back to this amazing shot from Senthil Kumar. There are a lot of things I love about this image; shooting the bowls empty was a great idea and the beautiful light and undulating curves remind me of sand dunes. It’s also a great example of the difference between taking a picture of something and making a photograph using the available elements. Ultimately, like all successful pictures, it just works.
Taken By: Senthil Kumar
Congratulations, Senthil! Your prize is an 11X14 mounted enlargement of your winning image. You also receive a one year KelbyOne membership and your image will be forwarded as our location’s entry into the Kelby competition for additional prizes. Good luck!
Very honorable mentions go to:
Taken By: Willie
Taken By: Ivan Boden
Taken By: Susan Liepa
Taken By: George K.
Thanks again to everyone that submitted and took part in the Photowalk! Be sure to check out our Meetup Page for future events, workshops, and contests like this!
Ken