Puebloan Sun and Moon

Brianna Shade
Being a photographer, of course I had certain plans on my agenda when we went to Mesa Verde (and really throughout our trip).  Wherever I go, I think about sunrise and sunset opportunities.  Every location is different, and I love the beautiful golden hours.  I try for sunrises and sunsets…
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Vancouver at Night

Brianna Shade
This is my last post on my Vancouver series, and I'm excited to share with you other adventures (we've been so busy!). Vancouver is a very beautiful city, and my camera seemed to leap into my hands of its own accord in an effort to capture it.  I loved the…
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Weekly Challenge: Mixed Shine

Brianna Shade
If I thought last week's challenge was.. well.. challenging, this week's really made me think hard about how to fit the topics.  The discover challenge is mixing media; the photo challenge is shine.  "Shine" is easy.  But I already write blog posts with lots of pictures - words and photos…
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Photo of the Week: Colors

Brianna Shade
When a photographer is presented with an event full of lights and color, it's a visual playground that can easily sap away an entire evening.  There are countless opportunities.  You can shoot fast and freeze moving lights, or you can shoot long and paint a rainbow in the shadows.  You…
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My Journey into Astrophotography

Brianna Shade
One of the best parts about joining a local photography group is the opportunity to try new photography techniques never before explored.  I had one such opportunity recently: stars. While I have seen some spectacular shots and have been mildly interested in trying it out, I could never bring myself…
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