I didn’t devote 2018 to entering photography competitions by any means. However, I did enter five competitions locally in Minnesota, submitting between two and eight each photos each time. While I didn’t earn Grand Prize status, I did receive shared …
Five Reasons Winter Photography is Attractive
I paid hundreds of dollars to attend my first photography workshop last February along the North Shorein Minnesota. I spent five days walking and sitting on ice, capturing ice, while my entire face but notably my eyebrows and beard, were …
Two Takes: A Pair of Photographers’ Constructive Critiques.
In a world of social media platforms, most concentrating on popularity and achieving likes, comments, and followers, receiving and offering healthy or constructive criticism is not common. Specifically, critiquing photography. But it is very useful and when given in the …
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My Backyard: Silverwood Park
I had never heard of this park before moving within walking distance just over a year ago. Nestled between St. Anthony and New Brighton, Silverwood Park has become my special treasure. I have no visited another location so frequently to …
Scouting Whitewater State Park
Whitewater State Park might be in my top three favorite parks in Minnesota. A huge reason is that the conditions aren’t ideal for pesky mosquitoes due to cold-spring fed water that is constantly moving. But it’s the bluffs that capture …
Autumn Bursts in St. Croix State Park
While I made plans to capture autumn colors this year, I made note of fire towers in state parks and St Croix State Park made the list. It’s about two hours from the Twin Cities, including a slow drive on …
My Creative State
Welcome I’m Josh and this blog is about my photographic journey and creativity in the world, mostly in Minnesota. Since I live in the North Star State, I thought it applicable to name this blog after it since it is …
