Dave Morrow Photography

When We Were Stars - Palouse, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:13:22 PDT

A 3 day weekend is on the way and I still have no clue where I'm headed. Apparently bad weather is headed towards to the Seattle area so maybe the Oregon Coast is a good call... I recently updated my Star Photography Post Processing Video Tutorial as well as my Free Star Photography Tutorial, so if you have some free time this weekend, give them a try, I promise you won't be disappointed:)

The Shot

After work one night around midnight we decided to hit the road and gun it towards Palouse Falls for sunrise, as we were driving through the middle of no where the Milky Way popped out so I pulled the X-Terra over and took some pics...

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The Second Coming - Manhattan, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:18:54 PDT

And..... I'm back in action after a much needed break. After relaxing for a few days I realized how much stuff I actually wanted to get done. Some of this energy was used on post processing, but most was used on the new website which is coming along really nicely. I did sell two more spots to my Star Photography Workshops, which leaves a total of 4 remaining for the entire summer. If you have been thinking about it now would be the time to buy.

The Shot

This morning is still vivid in my mind. After catching a train from Philly and arriving in the Big Apple around 2AM on a Tuesday morning I walked the streets taking pictures until sunrise. After a beautiful sunrise on the bridge I snapped off this shot walking back to my hotel. In terms of processing I have a few new tricks up my sleeve, hopefully they reflect in this shot...

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The Night Watch- Ruby Beach, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:24:11 PDT

This will be my last day posting to the blog for a week, I am headed off to Italy for a much needed vacation. We are landing in Venice, then traveling Cinque Terre & the last destination is Rome. Hopefully there will be some great weather, lots of new pictures, along with some amazing food & lots of wine. If you want to learn some star photography while I'm gone, here are some useful links to do so.

Free Star Photography Tutorial

In the Field Star Photography Workshops @ Mount Rainier

Online Star Photography Post Processing Group Workshops

Star Photography Post Processing Video Tutorial

Under the Stars Lightroom 4 Presets
Star Photography Portfolio

The Shot

During my last Online Star Photography Post Processing Group Workshop we processed this shot. I really like how it turned out. The night it was taken at Ruby Beach Washington was one of the darkest nights I have ever seen. The Milky Way felt so bright that it seemed to hang right over the ocean.

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As Paths Crossed & Diverged - San Francisco, California

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:38:51 PDT

Went out for a nice sunset shoot in Seattle tonight with my Buddy Aman. The sunset was decent but hopefully we got some good shots of the Aurora bridge, a place that I finally made it to after living in Seattle for the past 2 years. The shot below was processed using some techniques from Jaimie Ibarra, his work is absolutely awesome and his tutorial is great as well.

The Shot

San Francisco's China town is a blast, during the day, but my favorite time to shoot there is dusk. All of the Chinese style lamps light up and give the city streets an amazing glow. This guys gave a quick glance before going back to his instrument.

Golden Dreams - Goldendale, Washington

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:46:52 PDT

I am counting down with excitement the days until I leave for Italy. Thanks for all the great suggestions on places to visit everyone, I really appreciate it. For any of you that may be interesting in buying some of my photography to hang on your wall I made a quick and easy video to walk you through the steps. Any of the pictures that I post on here can be purchased.

The Shot

This one comes from my first trip to the Columbia Gorge and the first time shooting with my Nikon D800. I took it exactly a year ago this week in the Golden Dale area of Washington.

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Misty Mountains & The House of Sheep - West Fjords, Iceland

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:21:54 PDT

I leave for a 10 day trip to Italy this Saturday and have decided to take a break from posting to this website while I'm gone. A nice relaxing vacation without internet sounds great just about now. On my return it will be business as usual with a shot every day less the weekends:) We are headed to Venice for the first stop, any suggestions for must see places?

If you would like to learn how I processed this shot, check out my FREE HDR Video Tutorial.

The Shot

The West Fjords of Iceland are beautiful and there are more sheep than people in this part of the country. You can wander around for days and not see a soul, it's a great experience.

Impending Doom - Seattle, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:29:01 PDT

Wow what a weekend in the Pacific Northwest, the weather was absolutely perfectly, especially for star photography I made a trip down to Oregon & the Mount Hood Region to capture the Milky Way, along the way we were able to make the hikes to Dry Creek Falls and Tamanawas Falls, both well worth the 4-5 mile round trip hikes. I have also added the newest date for my Online Star Photography Post Processing Group Workshops, so grab a spot:)

The Shot

Sometimes the weather here in Seattle gets a bit funky, at times it's absolutely amazing for photography. Here is a shot from Kerry park, looking the oposite directly that most people normally do.

While You Were Screaming - The Dalles, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:20:53 PDT

I really enjoy light painting and making things look a bit strange at night. After some messing around with different colors and locations you can really start to get some fun results. This is one of the topics I cover in my Summer Star Photography Workshops @ Mount Rainier. If you want to learn, grab a spot by clicking the link:)

The Shot

After some research I was able to pin down the location of this old house in Oregon. It's really a fun location and there are some other great spots to shoot & explore really close by... I thought this location would be just perfect for the 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye.

Break Water - La Push, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:49:38 PDT

The weather if finally turning nice in Seattle, well at least for now. As Thursday rolls around it's time to make plans for the usual weekend photography trip & I need some ideas for places to shoot. The last 8 weekends have been spent on the roads of the Pacific Northwest capturing shots and camping, so maybe it's time for a break... Doubt it!

The Shot

Another shot from the Canon 7D which I still think is a great camera, it's just not D800 great...

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New Dawn - Manhattan, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:14:00 PDT

I put in another 8 hours of web design today, things are starting to come along a little bit for such a steep learning curve. Even though it's a huge paint I am actually enjoying all the stuff that goes along with the project.

There were two more signups for my In the Field Star Photography Workshops today, find out more by clicking the link or heading over to the workshops banner on the right hand side bar. I think there are only 7 left total, which will most likely sell out within 3 weeks at this rate...

The Shot:

I got on a kick of posting shots of NYC lately, but the best is yet to come. This shot on the other hand I still find really cool.

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The Hidden Garden - Butchart Gardens, Victoria

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:31 PDT

A new website is in the works which will basically have everything that is currently offered here and some extras... At this point I'm not sure how long it will take but one day soon you will visit my website to find it has a brand new feel:)

The Shot

I went up to Victoria BC a while back and wandered through Buchart Gardens which is quite a cool place to take some pics if you are ever in the area. On the other hand you could go there without a camera and have just as much fun:)

Not All That Wander Are Lost - Central Park, NYC

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:46:40 PDT

Just got back from a weekend on the Oregon Coast where the weather didn't play along quite as well as last weekend. We did catch a really awesome moon rise over the water and found an amazing camping spot on the ocean which made up for the lack of nice light.

On another note I have put up the new dates for my Online Star Photography Post Processing Group Workshop, grab a spot or email me with questions:)

The Shot

This classic view from Central Park in New York City was taken early one morning on my last day in the city. You really can't beat grabbing a coffee and bagel from a street stand and wandering the paths of the park before the sun comes up.

The Dream Catcher - Palouse, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:38:26 PDT

It feels like I was just posting my last star shot yesterday, but none the less it's once again star photography Friday, so here ya go. For anyone that has not had the chance to wander through my website, here are all the star photography tutorials I provide. OK that's it, I'm off to the Oregon Coast, have a great weekend, and feel free to let me know what you think about the shot below:)

Free Star Photography Tutorial

In the Field Star Photography Workshops @ Mount Rainier

Online Star Photography Post Processing Group Workshops

Star Photography Post Processing Video Tutorial

Under the Stars Lightroom 4 Presets
Star Photography Portfolio

The Shot

Over the past few weekends I have had the terrible or maybe awesome habbit of skipping sleep on Friday nights and staying up until late Saturday night, this is normally for the sake of star photography & runs into the need to shoot sunrise. Around 36 hours without sleep is where things start to go wrong, at that point I crash and hope that something like I have provided below is waiting on my camera for the next day... Enjoy! PS: This is the first star photography test run with the 16mm Fisheye

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City Shakedown - Manhattan NYC

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:27:06 PDT

I am completely in love with photography, but sometimes different aspects of it need to be removed of my life for short periods of time. Let's take for example the computer, there are certain weeks where I just don't want to be around it. On the other hand at no time would I ever turn down hiking, exploring or road tripping with my camera. Tough times...;)

OK now on to the other topics of tonights discussion. Workshops, I am holding a bunch of them summer to teach all the aspects of my star photography knowledge. If you would like to join me feel free to sign up or shoot me an email with any questions. I can promise two things at these workshops, One awesome locations with amazing access to the night sky, Two a bunch of new learning experiences and skill sets, we might have fun too! Interested in either, head on over to my In the Field Star Photography Workshops page to grab a spot.... PS: there are 7 left for the whole summer!

The Shot

Upon arriving at Penn Station at 2AM after a long night at the bar in Philadelphia PA there was no other choice except exploring the city until sunrise. Personally I think Manhattan is a great place to wander around at night. There is rarely any crime & a bunch of cool locations to shoot. Before I knew it the sun was rising and I found myself running through the streets to watch it peak over the horizon from the Brooklyn Bridge...

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Jack's Friends - Desolation Peak, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:14:46 PDT

Holding onto pictures a long time prior to processing is never a bad thing. This is one of the first shots I ever took with a DSLR way back from 2010ish up North in Desolation Peak Washington. One of my favorite authors Jack Kerouac spent a summer at the fire tower on top of the peak. Do you have a favorite Jack Kerouac Book? Mine is easily On the Road, I know it's now trendy, but damn what a good read.

The Shot

Mount Hozomeen can be seen in the far distance looming in the clouds and shaking up weather systems in all directions. Sometimes storms will roll in so fast that you barely have time to grab a camera or better yet shelter from the storm.

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Goodbye, Blue Sky - Seattle, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:27:43 PDT

A bit late on the post today, but sleep was necessary at some point. Does anyone ever stay awake so long that going to sleep doesn't even sound fun anymore? It's almost like you just want the adventure to continue once everything starts to feel strange and loopy... or maybe I am just one strange guy!

The Shot

One of my favorite movies over the past few years has been The Wall, by Pink Floyd which you can now watch for free on YouTube. None the less this picture really reminds me of a few scenes that play over and over again throughout the film. If you haven't seen it, well start watching...

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Black & Blue - Vik, Iceland

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:49:26 PDT

Another long nearly sleepless weekend in the books that took us to Cannon Beach, Cape Kiwanda and some other random spots. The weather played along well and I have some amazing shots to throw in the folder with the 18,000 or so that are waiting to be processed! I'm happy to see a few more people signed up for my In the Field Star Photography Workshops. Spots are running out, grab one fast or let me know if you have some questions...

The Shot

When out shooting I always take a few "minimal" shots including just the clouds and sky. Sometimes these turn out really cool as this one from Vik Iceland did.

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Revolution: Here Comes the Night - Picture Lake, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:38:56 PDT

Crossing my fingers for no rain and heading off to Hug Point Oregon tomorrow to do some camping, exploring and of course photography. There are of course some other cool locations down that way like Cannon Beach, does anyone have any less known suggestions that are great for photos? I would love to shoot at some new spots...

The Shot

Once again it's star photography Friday and I'm keeping my word by posting a star shot. I also processed 7 or so new star pics this past week so there will be dones of new ones coming down the line. This shot was taken at Picture Lake in the North Cascades, you can see the reflections in there if you look hard enough. You can learn how I processed it in my Free Star Photography Tutorial.

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Rafter's Revenge - Franklin Falls, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:51:43 PDT

Another day in the books, or maybe my night is just starting? It's always hard to tell how long the night will last after sitting down at the computer , opening Photoshop, putting some music on the surround sound & cracking a beer.

The first part of the night was spent doing some website design which included some fun new additions to the site... can you find them? One of them has to do with my Summer Star Photography Workshops which you should sign up for right now. NOW!

The Shot

Franklin Falls is just an awesome place for a Sunday afternoon hike and some beers, photos, or anything else that may strike your interest. I got wind of the place from my buddy The Starving Photographer. This guy is an insane photographer, trust me check out his site. Here is what came of my trip to the location... If your interested in some tips on how to shoot waterfalls check out this quick and easy How To Video I posted early in the week.

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I Cover the Waterfront - Alki Beach, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:03:25 PDT

Sometimes I hold on to photos forever before posting them or even processing them, such as the ones from my Maui trip in December. Others for some reason or another get processed right away like the shot posted tonight. I love going back through old photos, especially if their lost and forgotten at the point, then processing them. I'll leave you with a long exposure "How To" video I made while taking the shot posted below. It includes some tips for extremely sharp images. You can find all my free videos HERE on YouTube! After posting a nature and city picture back to back I may as well give you the best of both worlds... Enjoy!

The Shot

Once in a while I get enough time to venture over to Alki Beach. Sitting around the house wide awake last week around 5 AM, I decided I had nothing better to do than stay up til sunrise. It ended up being well worth the long night and the sunrise was amazingly colorful.

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Big Dreams - Manhattan, NYC

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:20:57 PDT

Today I purchased my airfare for a 10 day adventure in China, starting in middle October. There are no firm plans yet but Beijing, Hong Kong and Guilin are all on the list... maybe there are a few more spots that I can sneak in along the way.... Any suggestions?

On another note, I want to thank everyone that's visited my website and/or Free Star Photography Tutorial. Due to all your visits it's now the Number 1 Star Photography Tutorial on the web. Thank you! You can find all my tutorials free and paid at www.DaveMorrowPhotography.com/learnphotography for those of you that may be interested:)

The Shot

Another capture from NYC looking over the river towards downtown Manhattan. A few hours before snapping this shot I caught one of the most amazing sunrises from the Brooklyn Bridge. After it was over, there wasn't a reason to stop wandering for another hour or so and grab a coffee along the way as the light began to fade. After a bit exploring I ended up on the other side of the river and found a great view of the city in the morning light. For me spending mornings this exact same way in different cities around the world never seems to get old...

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In a Foreign Land - West Fjords, Iceland

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:21:07 PDT

I just got back from a weekend trip to the Gorge in Oregon. The waterfalls and spring greens were in full effect which made for some great shots. We also managed to get some star shots with a creepy old house that should turn out really cool.

The Shot

Another shot from the beautiful West Fjords of Iceland. I processed this one using exposure fusion on Photomatix. If you like the results and want to try the program for yourself, head on over to Photomatix and use the coupon code DAVEMORROWPHOTO when checking out to recieve a 15% discount:)

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These Stars Align - Picture Lake, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:21:50 PDT

From this point on I'll post a new star shot every Friday. I have so many star shots on the computer that are not processed and about 10 sitting in iPhoto waiting to go online, so let's get on with it. This weekend is looking pretty good for a trip to the Columbia River Gorge and catch some falls and hopefully not to much rain. On another note, I am still taking reservations for my In the Field Star Photography Workshop, where I'll teach you exactly how to capture shots like the one below! Have a good weekend everyone, if you wana tune into where I'm traveling & shooting check the On the Road iPhone Photostream!

The Shot

Looking through my pictures files I just released this was the 2nd star photo I ever took, so everything was still in the extreme experimental phase. I still think it turned out pretty cool.

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Ride On - West Fjords, Iceland

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:22:13 PDT

While out in the Olympic Peninsula shooting streams and waterfalls last weekend along with Second Beach, I decided to make a quick "How To" video on shooting waterfalls. I took it with my iPhone so the quality isn't great, but I still think there are some great tips in there. Enjoy!

For anyone that is interested in my Online Star Photography Post Processing Group Workshop, I just added the dates for May. I also recently put up new dates for my In the Field Star Photography Workshops. Feel free to drop me a line if you have questions about either...

The Shot

I clearly don't remember much of this shoot, it was my last day of 10, living out of a camper in the West Fjords of Iceland. None the less June is really an amazing time to visit the country, the sunrises and sets last for 3-5 hours depending on the weather and light. It is truly a photographers' paradise!

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The Reckoning - Discovery Park, WA

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Morrow) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:22:29 PDT

Really ready for the rain to leave the Pacific Northwest, I am going to lose my mind if I don't get some sun, camping and photography within the next few days. Being cooped up inside has allowed me to get tons of work done on new tutorials, magazine articles and post processing. Here is my newest video tutorial on Luminosity Masking, and the coupon code (BIG30) for 30% off is still good for one more day!

I am scoping out new ideas for my summer travel list, this weekend Hug Point in Oregon may get a visit, it's just so hard to decide. Anyone have some ideas I can throw on the list?

The Shot

Another from the beautiful Discovery Park, this sunset was absolutely mind bending, I forgot to take pictures for a bit and just stood there and watched...