Bobcats in our backyard
By Jeff Insel Three years ago next week we had some nice monsoon weather, rain in the morning. My dining window faces my backyard and the neighbor’s wall to the east. While having my morning tea...
The Best Macro Diffuser Ever
By Bruce D Taubert About 15 years ago, when I began to get serious about macro photography, I found the learning curve to be a bit steeper than I had thought it was going to be. The equipment needs ...
Bryce Canyon National Park Photo Workshop
By Jeff Insel This was a fun and interesting four day photography workshop. The National Park pamphlet calls Bryce Canyon “Poetry in Stone” – an accurate description as any. The group met at...
Optical Illusions in Art and Photography
By John Frelich Have you’ve ever seen the Mona Lisa or gone to the Wickenburg Western Museum and viewed the painting with the horse whose eye appears to follow you around? Many persons have seen the...
Framing – in photography
By Ivan Martinez Like many commercial photographers, because of the quarantine, I am finding myself spending lots of time at home. In an effort to keep active, I am exploring new projects, learning ne...
KATHMANDU ELECTRICAL LINES
By Vicki Uthe Travel photography is a wide-open genre of photography, which is why I love it. Walking through a city or village is FAR more interesting to me photographically than landscape. Experienc...
Photographing Gardens
By Amy Horn The Shore Acres State Park Garden is full of photographic opportunities and during my summer trip, I spent a few hours looking for macro and close-up subjects. It was a cloudy day, so I le...
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
By Megan P Galope If you’ve ever driven the stretch of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson, you’ve undoubtedly passed the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. Most people don’t stop to see what it’s all...
Why I Enjoy Being a Photo Guide with AHPS
By Jeff Insel I’ve been a volunteer Photo Guide with Arizona Highways PhotoScapes (formerly Photo Workshops) for over 7 years now. I submitted an application after participating in a 4 day workshop ...
Roller Derby
By Jeff Insel I was invited by a friend and colleague to attend her first roller derby match. It was a fun experience as I knew very little about the sport. Her match followed a Junior’s match. Turn...