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by Michael Frye | Dec 18, 2013 | Announcements, Vision and Creativity
Redwoods, ferns, and rhododendrons near the northern California coast, USA
Continuing our look at back at the most popular posts of 2013, here’s one that’s been extremely popular – in fact it’s my most-read post ever. It’s from January 2013, and it’s called Creating Depth: Beyond the Wide-Angle Formula.
This post looks at some alternatives to the popular, wide-angle, near-far look that you see in so many landscape photographs – alternatives like atmospheric effects, subtle perspective clues, and size comparisons. And the article also explains why many photographs and paintings with a sense of depth have something in common that’s not immediately obvious.
To all of you who read this article, commented, or wrote me an email response, thanks very much! Your participation makes writing this blog fun, and I know your comments make reading it more enjoyable for everyone.
— Michael Frye
Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He is the author or principal photographer of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, Yosemite Meditations, Yosemite Meditations for Women, and Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters. He has also written three eBooks: Light & Land: Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom, Exposure for Outdoor Photography, and Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide. Michael written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique of photography, and his images have been published in over thirty countries around the world. Michael has lived either in or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, currently residing just outside the park in Mariposa, California.
by Michael Frye | Dec 15, 2013 | Announcements
Three Brothers reflected in the Merced River on a moonlit night, Yosemite NP, CA, USA
As we count down to the new year, I thought this might be a good time to look back at my most popular blog posts of 2013. We’ll start with a post from early January of this year showcasing my best images from 2012, as chosen by you, my readers. The top vote-getter, by a wide margin, was this photograph of Three Brothers by moonlight, but you can see all of the top ten for 2012 here, and see all the original nominees here.
I’ll be doing this again – letting my readers pick my best images from 2013. But the year isn’t over yet, and there’s still time for me to make a few more photographs, so look for the post with the nominees after the first of the year. And in the meantime I look forward to highlighting more of my top articles from this year, including the most popular ever next time.
Thanks to all of you for helping to make this a great year, and Happy Holidays!
— Michael Frye
Related Posts: 2012: My Top Ten Images; 2012: Picking My Best Images
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Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He is the author or principal photographer of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, Yosemite Meditations, Yosemite Meditations for Women, and Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters. He has also written three eBooks: Light & Land: Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom, Exposure for Outdoor Photography, and Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide. Michael written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique of photography, and his images have been published in over thirty countries around the world. Michael has lived either in or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, currently residing just outside the park in Mariposa, California.
by Michael Frye | Dec 1, 2013 | Announcements
Just a reminder that there are less than 36 hours left in our Black Friday Sale, with 35% off my Landscapes in Lightroom 5 ebook and video package, and 40% off The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite iPhone and iPad app. The sale ends at midnight Pacific time tomorrow, December 2nd. Again, you don’t need to enter any special codes – those are just the prices until the sale is over.
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
— Michael Frye
by Michael Frye | Nov 29, 2013 | Announcements
Yes, we’re having a Black Friday sale too! Here at our world headquarters in downtown Mariposa, California, we’ve cooked up two sweet deals:
35% Off Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide
Normally $14.95, this ebook and video package is now only $9.95! You don’t have to enter a discount code – that’s just the price until midnight Pacific Time on Monday, December 2nd.
In this ebook I take you step-by-step through processing six images in Lightroom. You can download the Raw files so you can follow along yourself, plus you get exclusive access to eight videos demonstrating different aspects of Lightroom’s Develop Module.
This is a great gift for the photographer on your Christmas list! Just click “Add to Cart” underneath the words “Gift Coupon.”
40% Off The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite iPhone/iPad App
This app is a must-have for any photographer visiting Yosemite. Normally it sells for $6.99, but until midnight Pacific Time on December 2nd it’s only $3.99! Click here to go to the iTunes store, and once again there are no discount codes you need to enter.
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by Michael Frye | Nov 27, 2013 | Announcements
Sunbeams and corona in a redwood forest, CA, USA
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the United States, a day of gratitude.
As a photographer, one of the things I’m thankful for is the art and craft of photography itself. Photography encourages me to get out and see things I would otherwise miss. I’ve been lucky to witness so many extraordinarily beautiful moments that I would never have seen without the camera tugging at me and telling me to go look – to pay attention to the beauty around me.
And I’m always especially thankful for all of you, my readers. Your participation, ideas, and passion for photography make writing this blog a pleasure. Thank you so much for your support!
I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday, filled with good company, good food, and many things to be grateful for.
— Michael Frye
by Michael Frye | Oct 1, 2013 | Announcements, Yosemite Photo Conditions
It’s official: the impasse in Washington has led to a government shutdown, and all national parks will be closed, including Yosemite. Apparently the Tioga Road will remain open to through traffic, but no parking will be allowed. “Through” roads are supposed to remain open, but it’s unclear at this point whether that means any other roads will be open in Yosemite besides the Tioga Road. Visitors staying in campgrounds or hotels within the park will have 48 hours to vacate.
There’s not much information coming from the park, no doubt because most of the park service employees have just been furloughed! I’ll let you know if I get any further information.
— Michael Frye
