Big Thicket: Turkey Creek Trail I
I have wanted to hike this trail for many years. At 18 miles, it is one of the highest rated trails in Texas. It lies in the Big Thicket, which is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. A convergence of 4 systems make this area extremely interesting for the casual hiker or [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»The Holman House: A Piece of Texas History
As a photographer who primarily works in the real estate sector, I’ve seen and shot my fair share of interesting properties, but very few inspire me to much of anything beyond wondering what kind of stone a kitchen counter top is made of and how best to accentuate its natural beauty in post-processing. On rare [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»The REAL virtual tour
Widely becoming more popular in the real estate industry is a service offered by many photographers known as a virtual tour. Comprised of a series of still shots taken using a special technique, a virtual tour allows potential buyers to interact with the inside of a property in a way only surpassed by actually visiting [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»The Fred and Ginger Building
The Nationale-Nederlanden building in downtown Prague, Czech Republic has been wowing tourists as well as locals since its completion in 1996. Designed by Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and originally called the Fred and Ginger Building (after late dancing greats Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers), the controversial building has since become [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»Kodak: Goodbye old friend
Kodak Bankruptcy I still remember the smell of fresh film from the canister, a strangely pleasant chemical odor – twenty-four to thirty-six life-capturing exposures of “I wonder what that will look like after I have it developed”. As you may already know, Eastman Kodak, the company that invented photographic film, has filed for Chapter 11 [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»Point & Shoot Digital Cameras NOT Popular?
According to a news article I just read on Yahoo, the digital camera’s popularity is on the delcine – well, at least the non-SLR variety. It seems as though most people would rather use their smartphones than lug around a separate device. The picture quality of new smartphone offerings is beginning to equal or even [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»Low Altitude Aerial Photography
Low altitude aerial photography, also know as elevation photography, has steadily been gaining ground since the turn of the century, and for good reason. An aerial view provides an overall picture that is simply not possible from ground level. These types of shots can really help a realtor’s listing stand apart from the crowd. It [...]
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»The Drought
This is one arm of Lake Conroe – Devastated! The drought is really evident here. We carry on with our lives, watering our plants and taking long showers and don’t really understand how bad it is until you see this. On a positive note, it was fun walking across the dry lake bed by moonlight! [...]
1 Comment | Keep Reading»Electrifying Front Elevation
Weather Forecast: 50 MPH winds with Pea Size Hail moving South/Southeast at 10 MPH. Hmmm. “Suppose it could be a little dangerous, but I have my camera to journal all the fun!” WAIT FOR IT – WAIT FOR IT My finger is on the button……..FLASH!!! Got it!!!
Leave a comment | Keep Reading»The Twilight Aerial
The Twilight Aerial is an interesting twist on real estate photography. Viewing a house from 60 feet in the air adds quite a different angle on what may be an ordinary looking facade. This height can also circumvent problems like trees and shrubs which may cover up the beauty of the home. Additionally you may [...]
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