The Pixels in Pete's World

At the risk of sounding ‘old-school,’ I really believe shooting images in BW can help your composition. No, I’m not suggesting you set your camera to capture only in BW jpegs. See this explanation why not to shoot BW jpegs. Actually what you should do, if you have access to a raw image processing software, [...]

One of the tough choices when peering into the viewfinder is deciding how much of the scene we see is important. It’s often overwhelming. If you stood in front of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls (insert your choice of natural wonder or manmade structure), you’re likely seeing something massive. Our eyes function like a camera [...]

As we drift into the holiday season, admittedly I’m getting lazy to get outside with my camera specifically to shoot. Having a point-and-shoot camera handy all the time is the best way of making sure you never miss something.

    I go by this wall 5 days a week. Usually it’s around the same time too. It’s the way the afternoon sun catches the imperfections on the surface that grabs my attention. Naturally this wall looks very different in the morning. I’m a big fan of “observing” and then challenging myself to come [...]