Here’s an interesting shot of the Railroad Trestle Bridge, Gaviota State Park, Goleta, CA. It was the location selected by Santa Barabara County Fire Department personnel for photos of their new trucks. I couldn’t help myself from thinking about seeing something…
Tag: commercial photographer Larry Shapiro explains the process of changing the feel of a scenic image
While on a truck shoot, I came across this beautiful scenic farm in Pike Road, AL. The colors and composition attracted me and the blue sky filled with puffy white clouds topped off the scene (literally). I used a few…
Two additional shots from a recent trip to the west coast of scenic images along the Pacific Coast Highway. I haven’t done the drive down the PCH in over 20 years. I knew it was beautiful and a bit slower than taking the 101 (unless…
Here’s another test showing a fall scene enhanced by Luminar. The photo was shot from the car as Dorothy and I were making our way out of DC. The GPS took us through some neighborhoods and on Blagden Avenue NW along…
Here’s an image of rolling hills and mountains outside Boulder from a trip that Dorothy and I took last summer. It’s an image of a beautiful area. I thought it would make a nice trial for some new software that…
I had the opportunity to follow Larry on another of his truck shoots. I choose the shoots that are in points of interest or that are in beautiful parts of the country. This trip took us to Gulf Shores, Alabama.…
During a recent visit to the campus of UC Davis, Dorothy and I took a walk to explore the area. I of course had my camera in hand and captured several scenic images of Davis. We enjoyed a small creek…
The manicured and sculpted bushes around Palm Beach are incredible. What does it cost to maintain the landscaping on these properties … you know what they say, if you have to ask … As we walked and explored, we went…
Every time I drive north from Dallas along US75, I’m captivated by the mass of bridges and overhead ramps at the US75/I-635 interchange. These highway bridges in Dallas are ornate and colorful unlike anything we have in Illinois. I’m also impressed…
The temperature dropped last night and this created some beautiful scenes today as the morning sun and mist combined. Any open field or pond had this subtle but contrasty look that was in some instances surreal. I’d gone to a…