When photographic classic scenes, it is often temping to simply take the shot and walk away. Sometimes we get so caught up in making sure that we get that shot that everyone else gets, that when the light is good we are satisfied with only having that key image. A classic example is Delicate Arch,…
Mormon Row barn, Sunrise Mormon Row barn, Afternoon When I was in the Tetons, I insisted that we wake up at 5am to head out to the Mormon Row barns for sunrise. My family, who I dragged out with me, moaned and groaned and didn’t understand WHY photographers had to get to these places so…
New Website To Purchase Photos Well, after working all day, my new website is finally up and running! You can use it to buy my photos, view them, or maybe get a new deck of playing cards with your favorite photo of mine ready for you next camping trip 🙂 There are lots of things…
Four Bull Moose, originally uploaded by Allie.P. When camping with some fellow geologists in Medicine Bow National Forest in Wyoming, all of a sudden these four handsome guys came strolling along in front of camp. Of course, everyone yelled “Allison! Camera! Now!” At that point, whenever I see some amazing animal, I get this instinctual…
Blue Lake Reflections, originally uploaded by Allie.P. Some days I find myself spending hours reading blogs, following photos on twitter, reading books on photography, or just browsing through some inspiring photographs. But then I lift my head up from the glow of my computer, look out the window, and see some pretty good afternoon light….
Little Wildhorse Canyon Walls, originally uploaded by Allie.P. Up until now, I would say this is my favorite campsite I’ve ever been to. While on a geology trip led by a fellow Exxon Geologist, he took to this site where he used to do research. It was a long drive into the middle of nowhere…
Rain Drops on Fall Color, originally uploaded by Allie.P. I took this in Marquette, Michigan after taking a break from field work to turn around for two seconds to snap this picture out of the blue. Sometimes its nice to stop for a section and appreciate the little details. I thought this shot would go…
Fountain Droplets at Sunset, originally uploaded by Allie.P. Sometimes in order to find interesting pictures I find i have to tell myself to stop thinking. On this photo outing to some of the gardens on Michigan State University’s campus, i kept looking for that perfect flower with the perfect light, and it wasnt until i…
Fireworks Sisters, originally uploaded by Allie.P. These fireworks were part of Lansing, Michigans show on the 4th of July. Firework photography doesn’t seem like one of those “hit or miss” adventures, but rather I think that almost every single picture can turn out great… it just might not be your style. I thought that since…