Today I announce a new series on my YouTube channel called "Making the photograph", wherein I walk through the edit process of a photo and share all my tips while I work.  It's fun!  This post is the text version of that first video - have a look and let me know if you have any questions!

Today I take you on a nighttime visit to The Sorbonne in Paris - a gorgeous area of town that is lively and very photogenic.  Come along!

There's a big, new deal happening on Aurora HDR Pro from Macphun.  It's my favorite photo editor - EVER - and you can save money plus get some great bonuses at the same time.  Take a look!

Sometimes you work your butt off to get to a sunset location at just the perfect moment - and other times, you just stroll out your door and it appears.  This is one of those times.  We just wandered out on the beach in Arch Cape, Oregon and this happened.  Don't you love that?

Today I am going to walk you through my step-by-step process for creating this dramatic, almost moody waterfall image.  I use Aurora HDR Pro as well as Snapheal - both from Macphun - and show you the exact methods I use to stack presets to achieve the finished product.  Dive in!

This is Leadenhall Market, and it's totally amazing.  How's that for an intro?  It's an awesome spot in London, but it's not a "big tourist" spot.  Get off the beaten path a little and go see this.  You can thank me later!  (And it was used in the Harry Potter movies!)

Today I share some sunset pics from a trip to Friday Harbor, Washington that we took last summer.  It ended up being a pretty nice sunset, and the dramatic setting of a lighthouse on the shore just made it that much more special!

Wherein I photograph a REALLY old car that is buried under years of accumulated gravel and dirt, and make up stories about how it got there.  Maybe it was a mob hit.  In Austin?  Could be, folks!

Today I share a tutorial on using Aurora HDR Pro to replace a boring sky with a much more interesting and dramatic one.  It's something people have done in Photoshop for years, but did you know you can do it in Aurora HDR?  You can, and it's quick and easy.  Follow along!

Boy was this a great sunset - and I had my daughter out shooting too, which made it doubly fun!  Click on in, see all 4 shots, and hear me yap a little about some things I've been doing (and a hint about future plans).  ;-)

On my last trip to Amsterdam, I happened to show up at the Rijksmuseum at the right time for a stunning twilight and blue hour.  Though sunset was non-existent, the rest of the magic hour was really beautiful! 

As you know from previous posts here, I am absolutely LOVING Aurora HDR Pro.  Each time I sit down and edit images, I am coming up with new and interesting things to try out with Aurora.  Today, I explore using selective colorization techniques to create new and exciting end results.  Dive in and enjoy!

Taking a cruise in a fjord is something I have wanted to do for a long time, and it finally happened when I was in Norway last Fall.  Here's the summary of that adventure, along with a bunch of pics showing you the majesty of Lysefjord.  Sit back and enjoy!

Today I take a photo from Copenhagen and walk you through my workflow for creating this HDR.  I use Aurora HDR Pro and create several layers in order to apply presets and selectively target them to specific parts of the photo.  It may sound complicated, but it's easy!  Join the fun!

Springtime in central Texas usually means rain, and rain means waterfalls.  We have both RIGHT NOW, and I am out with the camera chasing after them.  I captured these shots here in Austin just last week.  It felt to me like I was in some other state - maybe Oregon - with excellent streams and waterfalls, and nice comfortable temperatures.  So awesome!

Today I share some shots from a recent photowalk along East 6th Street, in downtown Austin.  Most folks visiting here go to West 6th Street, but this section of it is a little more grungy, and full of graffiti and a lot of character.  Take a quick tour with me and enjoy!  It's an interesting part of town!

Today I share a quick how-to on applying a texture to a photo in Aurora HDR Pro.  It's super easy and quick and a great way to take an other discarded shot and turn it into a work of art.  I show you several examples and there's a YouTube video, too!

Today I share some insight into Aurora HDR Pro - a new product I am using to create my HDR photos with (and my single exposures too).  It's incredibly versatile and powerful, and I am having a great time with it.  Read my quick review, see some screenshots and finished photos, and let me know if you have any questions!