Entries by Malcolm

How I did it – Black and White Zoo Animals

I’ve had several people ask about my processing on the photos of the zoo animals. So I decided to create this tutorial to give you a little “behind-the-scenes” look at my processing. This is what I started with. A fairly simple photo of an elephant taking a drink of water at the Nashville Zoo. This […]

January’s “New Spot” – Poole Knobs Recreation Area on Percy Priest Lake

So this year I’ve decided that I’m going to start a monthly challenge for myself. I find that when I get out to take photos I often head to the locations that I’m familiar with. This year, I’m going to attempt to get to at least one new-to-me location every month. I’m hoping this helps […]

Rural Northern Virginia

After leaving UVa, I headed north to meet my aunt, MariAnne. MariAnne is a great photographer, I encourage you to visit her blog. She is a master of black and white images and long exposures.   We rode all around some rural back roads looking for photo opportunities:               […]

The University of Virginia

A few weeks ago I had to take an unexpected road trip to Charlottesville, Virginia. My wife and I both grew up in Charlottesville and we have family and friends who still live there. Early one morning, I decided to head into town to get some photos of the University of Virginia. UVa has a […]

The Best of 2011 – Landscapes/Cityscapes and Scenics

So 2011 is drawing to a close. I feel like my photography world has grown exponentially this year. It started with the completion of my “This Week at the Lake” project. That was a project that I truly enjoyed and was proud that I made it the entire 52 weeks. I honestly wasn’t sure what I was […]