By: Todd Galerneau
Biography: I have always enjoyed photography, trying to find something new to shot all the time.
Website – N/A
Image Description – Photo was taken in a abandon school in Detroit.
Location – Detroit, Mi
Photographic Gear – Canon 50D, PhotoMatix
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS3
By: Bill Swindaman
Biography: I enjoy getting out before sunrise looking for nice light and interesting plants, animals, and landscapes to point my camera toward.
Website – http://www.etsy.com/shop/billswindamanphoto
Image Description – A stately row of Spanish Moss Draped live oaks, a beautiful icon of the southern US.
Location – Near Charleston, South Carolina
Photographic Gear – Canon 7d, Gitzo tripod, Really Right Stuff Ball head, various Canon lenses.
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop, Lightroom
By: Lou Peeples
Biography: Photography has always been a part of what I love to do. If I keep working at it, someday I’ll get good at it.
Website – http://pointephotos.com
Image Description – City of Detroit as seen from Canada.
Location – Windsor, Canada
Photographic Gear – Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS5
By: Carolyn Gallo
Biography: Macro photography has introduced me to a whole new way of seeing the world.
Website – http://carolyngallo.blogspot.com
Image Description – The back of a gerbera-daisy. I thought it was just as pretty as the front.
Location – Michigan
Photographic Gear – Canon
Image Editing Software Used – LR3, PS/CS4
By: Todd Adamson
Biography: I am a photographer, web designer, graphic artist, and part-time biochemist working in and living near Iowa City. I specialize in portraiture, but dabble in all types of photography. 99% available light, indoors and out.
Website – http://adamsonstudios.com
Image Description – I found these two Pin Oak leaves in the bottom of an abandoned watering can, and shot them where they were.
Location – West branch, Iowa
Photographic Gear – Nikon D2x, Zeiss 100 f/2 Makro-Planar
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS2
By: Tony Lafferty
Biography: “For me, it’s all about creating a beautiful moment in time. Whether it is a real or fictitious moment is unimportant. What matters, is whether or not the viewer feels the moment. That’s what it’s all about.” says Tony.
Website – http://tonylafferty.com
Image Description – Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, and surrounding area at night from atop a 38 story abandoned building.
Location – Detroit, MI
Photographic Gear – Nikon D300
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom 2, Photomatix and Photoshop CS3
By: Ben Jacobsen
Biography: Father, Husband, Sailor, Photographer, and in that order!
Website – http://www.benjacobsen.com
Image Description – This was taken in Sachuest nature preserve in Newport/Middletown RI. It’s a great place for a sunrise as there are quite a few good landscaping locations to shoot as well as plenty of birds and other “wildlife”.
Location – Sachuest NP RI.
Photographic Gear – Canon 7D, canon 10-22 EF-S, lee holder, hitech .9 GND, gitzo legs, acratech head.
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom and Photoshop
By: Nate lindstrom
Biography: I live in a land of photographic opportunity, and sometimes I take advantage of that. Although, I usually don’t feel like I do often enough.
Website – http://natelindstrom.com
Image Description – 6 minute exposure in the grass on Park Point
Location – Duluth, MN
Photographic Gear – Sony A700, Sigma 10-20
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS3 & NIK Silver
By: Marcia Lozano
Biography: I am a full time working mom of two kiddos and a great husband..I love taking photos of anything photo worthy and also enjoy crocheting
Image Description – I took this photo off of 45 and Quitman. This bridge has the most beautiful view of downtown
Location – Downtown Houston Texas
Photographic Gear – My trusty Sony Cybershot 7.2 Megapixels..nothing fancy.
Image Editing Software Used – Paint Shop Pro 9
By: David Mclean
Biography: I am a keen amateur based in the central West of NSW Australia.
Image Description – This abandoned church caught my eye driving past one evening as the sun emerged through the broken clouds.
Location – Cadia NSW Australia
Photographic Gear – Canon 450D & Tokina 11-16mm
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS3
By: Mark Schueler
Biography:I am a restaurant manager who moonlights as a portrait and wedding photographer. I also like to take photos of most anything in good light.
Website – http://www.markschuelerphoto.com
Image Description – I caught this lovely light while enjoying an espresso with a violinist one afternoon.
Location – Raleigh, NC
Photographic Gear – Canon 1DmkIII + 24-70 f/2.8L
Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom 2
By: Randy Pickeral
Biography: I’ve had a love for photography since I was a kid. I finally decided to try and make a living from something I love
Website – http://www.angleofviewphotography.com
Image Description – This was a small puddle of melted snow near the bottom of the mountain.
Location – Colorado Springs, CO
Photographic Gear – Canon xsi 18-55 lens
Image Editing Software Used – PS CS4
By: Carolyn Gallo
Biography: Aspiring photographer from SE Michigan. I enjoy photographing nature, rural exploration, old barns, rust, texture, finding the unique in the everyday.
Website – http://carolyngallo.blogspot.com
Image Description – Interior of a century-old barn in St Clair County Michigan.
Location – Michigan
Photographic Gear – Canon
Image Editing Software Used – LR2, PS/CS4
By: Gene Lowinger
Biography: Retired photographer/musician
Website – http://www.genelowinger.com
Image Description – Saw this gentleman sitting in front of a store on Ninth ave.
Location – NYC
Photographic Gear – Nikon D700
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom, PS, NIK plug-ins
By: Jay Koeppel
Biography: Just taking a few shots every now and then on the trail.
Website – http://picasaweb.google.com/jaykoeppel
Image Description – View of the Grand, Middle and South Tetons from Table Mountain (11,106′). This peak also served as the place where the first ever photographs of the Tetons were taken in 1872 by William H. Jackson.
Location – Idaho side of the Tetons
Photographic Gear – Nikon D3000
Image Editing Software Used – N/A
By: R. Peyton Hale
Biography: Part time landscape photographer located in North Carolina
Website – http://www.rphphoto.com (coming soon!!)
Image Description – 3AM – the alarm goes off in Ft. Collins, CO and I’m out the door, through the winding Big Thompson Canyon. At 4:30AM we hit the trailhead near Bear Lake as snow flurries fall on us. It’s July, and I can’t believe its snowing. At 5:40AM, I’m rewarded with the orange cast on Hallet’s Peak above Dream Lake, a spot I’ve longed to visit.
Location – Dream Lake, Glacier Gorge area, Rocky Mountain National Park
Photographic Gear – Canon 5D, 17-40L, Gitzo Tripod, CPL, 3 stop soft edge GND.
Image Editing Software Used – CS4 Extended
By: Tori Sulewski
Biography: New Jersey photographer and Penn State alumni who loves photography! Favorite subjects are animals, nature, and especially anything through her macro lens.
Website – http://torisulewski.com/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/vsulewski/
Image Description – a snail found while picking blackberries.
Location – Robbinsville, NC
Photographic Gear – Canon 50D, Canon 60mm macro USM
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS3
By: Scott Hadley
Biography: Northwest photographer shooting for the pure joy of it.
Website – N/A
Image Description – Beach
Location – Fort Stevens Oregon
Photographic Gear – Rebel XT, 17-85 lens
Image Editing Software Used – N/A
By: Ian Kydd’ Miller
Biography: Photographer living and working in South East Asia.
Website – http://fusion.zenfolio.com/
Image Description – South Pier. Blackpool UK
Location – Blackpool, UK
Photographic Gear – Nikon D1H + Sigma 15-30
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom, PS7 and Topaz Adjust.
By: Ole Marius Lund
Biography: Hobby photographer from Norway, I enjoy landscape, skateboard and portrait photography. Been doing this for about 5 years.
Website – http://lundern.deviantart.com
Image Description – Got the amazing chance to shoot a rainbow last summer, pretty special with the oil tanker.
Location – Bliksekilen, Norway
Photographic Gear – Nikon D200 w/ Tokina 12-24 f/4
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS4
By: Shell Foeckler
Biography: Husband and wife photography team based in N. Wisconsin.
Website – http://superiorimageswi.com
Image Description – Lupines bloom in N. Wisconsin for only a brief time (about two weeks). They usually can be found along roadsides and add some beautiful color to a scenic drive along Lake Superior.
Location – Oakland Township in N. Wisconsin
Photographic Gear – Nikon D300; Micro 105 Nikkor lens
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop and Lightroom
By: Carlos Díez
Biography: I love photography. I am not professional but I always my camera on my back.
Website – http://cjd90.blogspot.com
Image Description – Fuengirola is a land where pleasure and fishing take place. Amateur and Proffesional Fisher tend to go to the pier and have a great time. My main purpose with this picture is to evoke what they see (and feel during this time).
Location – Fuengirola, Spain
Photographic Gear – Nikon D90, Sigma 18-200 mm
Image Editing Software Used – Adobe
By: Gene Lowinger
Biography: Retired photographer/musician
Website – http://www.genelowinger.com
Image Description – This bridge carries thousands of train commuters every day. I wonder when it’s going to collapse.
Location – Newark, New Jersey
Photographic Gear – Nikon D700 14-24 f2.8
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom, NIK plug-ins
By: Mike Attanasio
Biography: I’ve been shooting for approximately 3 years and mainly enjoy landscape photography with a hint of HDR.
Website – http://mattafoto.wordpress.com
Image Description – Latest of many sunrise shots from the Manasquan Reservoir in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Location – Howell, New Jersey
Photographic Gear – Canon XTI, Tamron 17-50mm, Manfrotto Tripod
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom 3
By: Holli Hinerman
Biography: ‘ve always enjoyed photography. I love when what I have seen with my eyes, has come across clearly in a photo.
Website – N/A
Image Description – Close up on a bee on a sunflower my husband planted in our backyard.
Location – Amelia, Ohio
Photographic Gear – Nikon Coolpix
Image Editing Software Used – N/A
By: Will Shieh
Biography: Avid photographer who loves nature
Website – http://www.flickr.com/photos/stinky_tofu/
Image Description – Beautiful rolling hills located in Palouse, WA
Location – Palouse, WA
Photographic Gear – Canon XSI & Sigma 10-20mm
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS4
By: Todd Adamson
Biography: I am a photographer, web designer, graphic artist, and part-time biochemist working in and living near Iowa City. I specialize in portraiture, but dabble in all types of photography. 99% available light, indoors and out.
Website – http://adamsonstudios.com
Image Description – It’s a damn toad.
Location – My backyard (Iowa)
Photographic Gear – Nikon D3, micro-Nikkor 85mm PC attached to Nikon M ring.
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom and Photoshop
By: Deborah Flowers
Biography: I’m a West Coast Wedding and Portrait Photographer living in and working the East Coast of South Carolina.
My genre is wide and varies from day to day…I Love the beauty of God’s Creation. I try each day to bring Him Glory and Pleasure with the talent He has given me.
Website – http://westcoastexposure.org
Image Description – This is my idea of Rush Hour…at Sunset.
Location – Bakersfield, CA (Highway 178)
Photographic Gear – Canon 40D, Canon 17-55 w/Heliopan cir polarizer – shot RAW at 1/60 – 28mm – F/3.5 – iso100
Image Editing Software Used – Dynamic Photo HDR
By: Scott Anderson
Biography: Photo enthusiast from Miami who loves wildlife
Website – N/A
Image Description – Quintessential Alaska–lush greenery, snowcovered mountains and a grizzly bear.
Location – Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Photographic Gear – Canon 5D Mark II, 100-400mm
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS4
By: Lauren Miller
Biography: I’m a macro photographer who lives out in the country in Texas.
Website – http://boxofzen.com
Image Description – Dandelions are magical from the time we are children, but can remain so through adulthood-
Location – Texas
Photographic Gear – Canon 40d & a canon mp-e 65mm macro lens
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop
By: Shawn Grenninger
Biography: I am a amateur photographer who loves the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, and camping. I am always looking at the world around me & how to photograph it.
Website – http://www.flickr.com/photos/shawng13
Image Description – A sunflower field nearing the end of it’s beauty.
Location – Beech Creek, Pennsylvania
Photographic Gear – Nikon D90, Nikon 18-105vr lens
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop Elements 7.0
By: Will Shieh
Biography: Avid photographer who loves nature.
Website – N/A
Image Description – Beautiful Cabin Creek Falls located in Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Location – La Jolla
Photographic Gear – Canon XSI + Sigma 10-20mm
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS4
By: Dotty Weber
Biography: I have always taken photos of my kids & on vacations. But after I went digital the world seemed to open up to me via thousands of opportunities to shot as much as I wanted. I love it!
Website – http://wesdotphotography.com
Image Description – This is a shot of one of the barns at Mormon Row in early September at sunrise. The fog at the base of the Tetons is hanging over the Snake River.
Location – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Photographic Gear – Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70mm
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS3
Photo By: Philip Langford
Biography: I haven’t stopped shooting images since I was handed down a Mercury 35mm camera in 1966.
Website – http://www.GoSportPhotos.com
Image Description – The Palace Wreck is the remains of a Norwegian steel hulled brigantine that was forced onto a Grand Cayman Island reef during a storm in 1903. The wreckage is in very shallow water of about eight to ten feet. She is in very small pieces that provide a home for almost every sort of fish and invertebrate represented on the island. Some fish commonly observed here include puffer fish, scorpion fish, flying gurnards, stingrays, parrot fish, and juvenile lobsters. Much of the old rusting hulk remains above the water line, which makes her easy to locate as a beach dive.
Location – Grand Cayman Island
Photographic Gear – Canon 10D , 100-400L @ 400mm
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop Elements
Photo By: Georgiann Cingo
Biography: I’m an amateur photographer three years.
Website – http://karmaticcreations.zenfolio.com/
Image Description – Sunrise over the Atlantic .
Location – Near Vero Beach, Florida.
Photographic Gear – Canon P&S
Image Editing Software Used – Paint Shop Pro
Photo By: Amanda Ritter
Biography: I am a self taught photographer. The learning curve that photography has to offer keep me wanting more. I learn every time I shoot and every time I edit. I feel like I finally found that “something” in life I truly love and have a passion for.
Website – http://www.amandaritterphotography.com
Image Description – Watching my 7 year old daughter fly a kite for the very first time while on vaction. My view from under our beach umbrella.
Location – South Myrtle Beach, SC (Surfside)
Photographic Gear – Canon 50d, 24-70L f/2.8
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom 2 & Photoshop Elements 7
Photo By: Nick Orbann
Biography: I have been taking pictures off and on for years. I enjoy photographing a wide variety of things. I am currently interested in mainly nature shots and black and white.
Website – http://www.flickr.com/nickorbann
Image Description – I took a trip to the Pacific North West.
I found this beach on the northern tip of Washington.
At this time I was into the minimum of photography and was shooting b&w with a 50mm on full manual.
Location – NW Washington
Photographic Gear – Canon 40d - Canon 50mm F/1.4
Photo By: Sujatha Mizar
Biography: Hobbyist photographer who enjoys nature and wildlife photography.
Website – http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikond300chica/
Image Description – Captured at a raptor rehab center in Vermont. It was an extremely hot day and the caretaker was spraying the bird with water to keep it cool. The hawk was not very pleased with getting wet too often!
Location – Quechee, VT
Photographic Gear – Nikon D700 with Sigma 50-500 f/4.5-6.3 OS HSM
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS4
Photo By: Jeff Rennicke
Biography: Jeff is a writer, photographer and teacher living in Wisconsin’s northwoods.
Website – http://www.jeffrennicke.com
Image Description – A low light, slow shutter speed close up of a flat rock lying alongside the flowing Siskiwit River
Location – Cornucopia, WI
Photographic Gear – Nikon D80 (18-200mm)
Image Editing Software Used – N/A
Photo By: Shawn Grenninger
Biography: I am a amateur photographer who loves the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, and camping. I am always looking at the world around me & how to photograph it.
Website – http://www.flickr.com/photos/shawng13
Image Description – An old broken pier taken on an early June morning just prior to sunrise.
Location – Ocean City, New Jersey
Photographic Gear – Nikon D50, Nikon 18-55 Lens
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop Elements 7.0
Photo By: Todd Adamson
Biography: I am a photographer, web designer, graphic artist, and part-time biochemist working in and living near Iowa City. I specialize in portraiture, but dabble in all types of photography. 99% available light, indoors and out.
Website – http://www.adamsonstudios.com
Image Description – Day Lily Stamens
Location – My backyard, Iowa
Photographic Gear – Nikon D300 and the Micro Nikkor 105/2.8 VR
Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Photo By: Chris Natale
Biography: Chris is a Biochemistry student at Penn State University that enjoys photography in his free time.
Website – http://www.flickr.com/photos/41491932@N03/
Image Description – Brian Yanuzzi takes some practice runs down a local downhill course.
Location – State College, PA
Photographic Gear – Panasonic Fz-28
Image Editing Software Used – N/A
Photo By: Jeff Massey
Biography: I got into photography in ’07 right before my son was born. Now I can’t seem to put the camera down..
Website – http://www.jeffmasseyphoto.com
Image Description – I thought the nasty weather had ruined all the plans for the visit to the Biltmore, but it actually helped me capture one of my favorite images. The rain herded the masses under shelters leaving us free reign over the grounds for a while.
Location – Asheville, NC
Photographic Gear – Nikon D90, Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom 2
Photo By: Joshua Cripps
Biography: I’m a self-taught photographer who specializes in capturing grand landscapes. I love drawing the viewer into my images by using bold compositions, vivid details, and rich colors.
Website – http://www.joshuacripps.com
Image Description – Finding a unique viewpoint in Yosemite Valley to photograph is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Nevertheless, that’s what I set out to do this evening in May. I had a vague idea for a shot which included two valley icons, Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, so I set out along the upper falls trail, unsure of what I would find. After about three miles of hiking, I turned to find an incredible vista of Half Dome and the roaring Falls. Unfortunately, the base of the upper falls was blocked from sight by vegetation. I solved that problem by (perhaps foolishly) climbing about 60 feet up the granite cliffs behind me and shimmying out onto a small ledge, which while slightly terrifying, gave me the clear view I needed to capture this image.
Location – Yosemite Valley, CA
Photographic Gear – Nikon D300s, Manfrotto Tripod + Ballhead, Remote shutter release, Lee 3-stop soft GND
Image Editing Software Used – Nikon Capture NX2 and Adobe Photoshop CS2
Photo By: Lisa Howard
Biography: I am a multi-disciplinary artist whose interest in nature, travel and the environment is reflected in my work. I currently live and work as a Photographer and Graphic Designer in Pierrefonds, Québec, Canada. My photographs have appeared in books, calendars, advertisements, packaging and catalogues.
Website – www.lisahoward.ca
Image Description – I love Gen’s Alabaster skin and those amazing cheekbones! Using all natural light in a doorway, I did not use a backdrop to create these dramatic beauty shots.
Location – Maxville, Ontario, Canada
Photographic Gear – Nikon D80, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom
Photo By: Sujatha Mizar
Biography: Hobbyist photographer who enjoys nature and wildlife photography.
Website – http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikond300chica/
Image Description – This was captured at the Wind Over Wings Raptor Rehab center in Clinton, CT. The goal of the center is to rehabilitate and release wildlife back to their natural environment when viable. I was lucky to attend one of their fundraising raptor shoots a few months ago
Location – Clinton, CT
Photographic Gear – Nikon D700 and Sigma 150.0-500.0 mm f/5.0-6.3 OS HSM
Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS4 and Nik Software Silver Efex Pro
Photo By: Michael Howard
Biography: I’ve been a computer geek almost as long as a camera geek. I am truly blessed to have both my passions come together
Website – http://www.tandmphoto.com
Image Description – Loch Lomond at Balmaha
Location - Loch Lomond Ireland
Photographic Gear – Canon XTi , 75 – 300
Image Editing Software Used – PS 5, Nik Tools
Photo By: Stefan Antwarg
Biography: I started getting into Photography as a hobby at the beginning of 2006. I started with an advanced P&S and learned everything I can. Since then I have experimented with many different photographic techniques and lately I am trying to learn a little about HDR processing.
Website – http://santwarg.zenfolio.com
Image Description – This is a combination of 3 shots using HDR processing. Taken around 7:00 A.M.
Location - Chicago, Ill
Photographic Gear – Canon 40D, Tokina 11-16, Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 3
Photo By: Carolee Salat
Biography: Carolee is a mother, photographer, outdoorswoman, and artist who is fortunate to be able to call the northwoods of Wisconsin…home.
Website – N/A
Image Description – Fourth of July. The day’s end. A day for friends, family and fun. A moment of comaraderie and friendship captured in the throws of a fireworks red setting sun.
Location - Black Oak Lake, Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin
Photographic Gear – Nikon D50
Photo By: Allen Hirsch
Biography: A trip to Africa in summer of 2007 re-kindled my love of photography. My favorite subjects include birds, wildlife, sports, flowers, nature landscapes, and of course, my experience in Africa.
Website – http://allenh.zenfolio.com/
Image Description – I cut the perches off my hummingbird feeder on my loft deck, set up my 500L + 1.4x on the tripod, and watched my visitors hover, feed, back up, feed again, etc. – the only way to get images without the feeder.
Location - Oakland, CA
Photographic Gear – Canon 40D + 500L + 1.4x (non-reporting)
