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Night photography of fall colors provides calm conditions and even lighting, plus the addition of starry skies. I’ve captured long exposures of colorful fall leaves… Read More »Fall Night Photography in Yosemite

When I arrived in Yosemite to shoot the rising moon in November 2012, I was pleased to find autumn leaves floating down the Merced River.… Read More »Star and Leaf Trails in Yosemite

When I was out looking for the rising moon a couple of nights ago, I couldn't see the moon behind the clouds, but this was… Read More »The Other Benefit of Missing Moon Rise

"Photographing California – Vol. 1: North – A Guide to the Natural Landmarks of the Golden State" by Gary Crabbe is now available! I'm currently… Read More »California and World Landscape Photography: New Guide Books Released

I arrived here to catch the moon rise by Half Dome earlier this week, but after the light on the landscape faded to the point… Read More »Moonlit Deer Crossing in Yosemite

Due to the incoming storm I wasn't able to get the moon rise shot I was hoping for last night, but fortunately the clouds were… Read More »Consolation Prize

With only 12-13 full moon dates each year, I like planning ahead to catch the moon rising at sunset and setting at sunrise.  In addition… Read More »November's Sunset Moon Rise is Tonight

These calm conditions are common in the Winter at Mono Lake. It was a calm day in the Eastern Sierra yesterday, so I checked the… Read More »Winter Sunset at Mono Lake