HDR Photography
Thought I would share another website where you can view some of my photos. I don't plan on displaying any there that are not on my personal website first but, you might find it an interesting site to visit. It is all HDR photography only. HDR or high dynamic range photography is getting quite popular. There are even phone apps now. The method combines several exposures to exhibit a wider range of light than can be shown in a single capture.
You will see some amazing photographs from photographers around the world. You will see a wide range of HDR styles from subtle to garish. Some you will love, others you will hate. It is an interesting range of art. I am amazed at the number of views these images can obtain in a short period of time. I have found some with over a half million views.
So many images are added each day that my photos get buried in the pile quickly. You can find my stuff easily by visiting the site - www.hdrspotting.com - and clicking on "advanced sort", entering "ThaneRogers" in the "username" field. Then, click on the thumbnails if for a full view.
BTW, I have not acquired an Editor's Pick yet but, viewing that category will display some of the best work.
ENJOY!!
Illuminating Notecards
I'm sure most of you can remember when letters were handwritten. No, not emailed, texted, blogged, facebooked, myspaced, fluttered, twittered, or tweeted. I am talking about a one to one (not one to hundreds) communication. You know, a personal note from the heart, written by your own hand, in your own illegible scrawl. You still remember receiving such a letter or note from someone, right? Opening the envelope and holding the actual piece of paper thoughtfully touched, possibly cried upon, by the sender. Remember how thrilled, gratified, and fullfilled you were upon receiving such a personal note from someone who thought you were worth the time and effort. I am offering a way to keep that ancient form of communication alive.
Notecards depicting this year's lighting displays during Botanica's Illuminations are available, awaiting your personal finishing touch. Just drop by "The Gift Garden" at Botanica to acquire the power to brighten the day of a friend or loved one. And be sure to visit Botanica in the evening before the end of December to experience Illuminations. I thank you, Botanica thanks you, and the United States Postal Service thanks you.
I also have notecards with a variety of themes, including birthday cards, at Bella Luz (300 N. Mead in Old Town), and The Owl's Nest Gift Shop at the Great Plains Nature Center (6232 E. 29th N.).
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
Contest Award
I am proud to announce that my photo of 'Apricot' Parrot Tulips took 3rd place in the Botanica photo contest this year. It also won a Patron Award in the category of 'Best Tulip Display'. There were around 300 entries this year. I encourage you to visit Botanica and see all of the excellent photographs that won awards. They are displayed on the lobby walls. I was glad to see new people entering the contest this year. It is always nice to see new perspectives.
You can click on the photo for a larger view.
Gifts to China
I was deeply honored and excited to have a selection of my notecards, featuring Botanica scenes, being hand-delivered in China last week. Wichita's mayor and a delegation of local business people left on a 5-city business development trip to China. The itinerary included a visit with a delegation from Wichita's sister city Kaifeng, China, to re-establish a relationship of cultural and educational exchange. Botanica Director Marty Miller was among the group from Wichita. Marty was to present plans to develop a Chinese Garden at Wichita's botanical gardens. Marty took a selection of my notecards to be presented as gifts to the Kaifeng delegation. How cool is that!!
You can view my Botanica photos here.
Harvest Moon
We just returned from a week in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. What a great trip. I tried to time it for peak fall color. The last week of September is usually a safe bet, as it was this year. The bright clear yellows of aspen trees looked great early in the week but, had turned to "dirty" yellow by week's end. Leaves were starting to fall. It was evident that NW Wyoming is suffering drought much like here in Kansas, resulting in diminished color in some areas.
I had a wonderful time observing and photographing wildlife. We saw elk, bison, pronghorn, wolves, coyotes, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, black bear, bluebirds, ravens, magpies, and plenty of crazy tourists.
The photo above is the Thomas Moulton barn on Mormon Row, located NE of Jackson in the Gros Ventre River valley. Thomas and brother John were part of a group of Mormon pioneers that settled and started farming this area in the 1890's. The Moulton barns are the most photographed barns in the country. I drove out before dawn to get to the barns in hopes of capturing the full Harvest Moon. The moon was quickly dropping behind the Tetons just before sunrise.
Many more photos to come. Just give me some time to get them organized, processed, and uploaded. Check my homepage www.thanerogersphotography.com in 3 weeks or so and I should have a Yellowstone/Tetons gallery for your viewing pleasure.