The Three Stories Behind the Image
Story Number One: I was 16 years old and living in Anaheim California. I had this idea for an image, a gull flying against a clouded moon, but I couldn’t find a way to create the image with a single shot. So I decided to combine two images, not as a double exposure captured in-camera,… continue reading
I just spent the most wonderful five days in the San Francisco area. I was warmly received by the Palo Alto Camera Club and then spent some time in the City where my wife and I enjoyed the sights and some fantastic food. Then we spent a day walking on and around the Golden Gate… continue reading
I Am a Digital Black and White Photographer, Photographing in Color
Many people assume that I’m working in film and others are surprised to learn that I photograph in color. Let me explain. All of the work you see on my website (with the exception of the 1970’s portfolio) was created digitally. I switched to digital in 2004 after working 35 years in the darkroom. And… continue reading
Recently a friend told me of her frustrations as she sought to find her Vision and this brought back memories of my own journey. For years I was confused as to what Vision was and frustrated because I didn’t know how to find mine. I use the word Vision so much that I forget how… continue reading
I’m back from my annual retreat in Bandon, Oregon. It’s a very small town and I think it’s the most beautiful and unique spot on the entire Oregon coast. I go there each year for about 10 days to photograph, to be alone and to contemplate. I found some wonderful new dunes on this trip… continue reading
When Is It Okay To Steal An Idea?
Zocalo Public Square recently hosted a discussion on “Idea Theft” and asked me to participate. Up for Discussion Theft Is In the Eye Of the Beholder When Is It OK For Someone in Your Field To ‘Steal’ an Idea? Did Samsung violate Apple’s intellectual property rights by making a phone with a pinchable screen? Should one-click… continue reading
Death Valley: Where Time Stands Still
My portfolio “Death Valley: Where Time Stands Still” is featured in the current issue of LensWork. It is always an honor to be featured here. If you’ve never seen a printed copy of LensWork, then you are missing out on one of the finest printed publications in the world. The quality of their duotone printing… continue reading
Death Valley Video – A Hint of Something to Come
Here’s a new video featuring my Death Valley images. They will be appearing somewhere special in the near future. Click Here to Watch the Video Here’s a hint; it’s a black and white publication. Cole
SHUTTERBUG: Fine Art Photography Masters
Joe Farace writes a column for SHUTTERBUG. I knew I was going to like Joe’s views and attitude when I saw this tag line: “Ultimately, it’s all about the image…” You can visit Shutterbug at http://www.shutterbug.com/ This month Joe introduces his readers to four new photographers, including myself and my blog. Cole
If You Follow My Advice, You Wouldn’t Follow My Advice!
I often tell people not to follow other people’s advice. However, if you follow this advice then you wouldn’t follow my advice…which would mean that you actually should follow my advice. What a conundrum! Everyone loves to give advice; we all know how others should live their lives even better than we know how to… continue reading
