Ocean Rings

This shot was difficult one to make and was just about ruined. In fact I was debating not even developing it. The problem was that I was taking this shot…

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Lone Cypress

  The Lone Cypress – This tree has been sitting out on this rocky ledge by itself overlooking the Pacific Ocean for over 250 years. The photo setup. Started with…

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Jellies

Jellies by Matt Halvorson Some Jellies – Beautiful but deadly! To get really unique shots you have to go to the ocean. If you just want to get good shots…

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Oak Creek

I went down to Oak Creek over the weekend to see some fall colors. It’s always beautiful there and I was happy to find a couple of new locations I…

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Watson Lake at Night

Shooting at night can give a very different perspective of a common scene. While normally this shot during the day would look boring I decided to capture some movement in…

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Salton Sea

I have never been out to the Salton Sea but I got a chance last weekend to get out there with my Aunt. Interesting place with an interesting smell to…

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Hanging On
In Zion National Park a lonely tree holds tight to the steep side of a butte of solid rocks.

Hanging On

Sunrise and sunsets offer the best colors but a side lighting will offer better textures. I didn't have the benefit of a sunset or sunrise but I did have a…

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Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend - Page Arizona Even if you don't have the benefit of a sunset or sunrise you still can get good shots. Look for other attributes such as texture…

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Red White & Blue
The celebration of the 4th of July brings beautiful explosions in the night sky.

Red White & Blue

Fireworks by Matt Halvorson This is a shot I took a few year ago when teaching myself how to shoot fireworks. The trick I found to fireworks is to use…

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Slide Rock

Slide Rock Near Sedona Arizona There are so many beautiful place in Sedona to photograph. The red rock and creek are fantastic. One of my favorite things to do with…

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