Cover Photo – Summer, 2009 Nature Photographer Magazine

Posted by on Jul 6, 2009 in Filters, Maine, Publications, Shows & Exhibits, Summer, Technique, Vermont, Workshops & Tours | 6 comments

Cover Photo – Summer, 2009 Nature Photographer Magazine

G’day Everyone,

For those of us sufficiently aged to remember the music of the seventies, you might recall the tongue-in-cheek song by Dr. Hook, “The Cover Of The Rolling Stone”.  Whether you’re a “big rock singer with golden fingers” or a nature photographer with a keen eye, a cover shot, in particular, on a national publication, is about as good as it gets.  You’d think, being a professional and all, getting one’s images published loses its allure after a while.  Not for this pro.  What with the competition these days, it’s more important than ever to stand out and there’s not much that spotlights one’s work better than a national cover.  Well, ok, there’s winning the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award and the Pulitzer Prize, but let’s keep it real.

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Gustav’s Blog Debut

Posted by on Sep 7, 2008 in Business of Nature Photography, Participants' Photos, Vermont, Workshops & Tours | 7 comments

Gustav’s Blog Debut

Gustav here…

As Rob mentioned, up here in the Northeast, it’s been a difficult summer for photography.  Between the rain and gas prices, getting into the field, especially farther afield, has been a real challenge.  Of course one doesn’t necessarily have to get into the truck or car to find nature.  Especially here in Vermont, nature is right outside the door.  Mornings are growing cool, almost frosty.  Time to prowl for those dewy insects and webs in the meadow.

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