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One Way to Improve Your Composition

This photo tip is on the subject of composition. 

Composition is the placement of visual elements in an art work, basically meaning of why your photos look a certain way. The way a photo looks or a piece of art is important because it changes how we see it, the emotions it can evoke, and how it tells a story. So learning how to improve your composition can be very important.

The compositional rule of Simplification basically means: "When in doubt leave it out." Literally, if it isn't lending to the story your photograph is trying to tell, don't include in […]



Free Downloadable September 2015 Wallpaper Desktop Calendar

Continuing through this whole year of 2015, I'm offering my free downloadable desktop wallpaper calendars of my artwork every month. September's calendar captures the beautiful Lago di Barcis (Lake Barcis).

Lake Barcis is a beautiful lake located in the Dolomites in North East Italy. Nestled in the mountains, this lake is gorgeous from all view points. Sitting next the lake is a charming Italian town that just adds to the view. I had the chance to visit this lake many times because it was located less than an hour from where I use to live in Italy. I will say […]



Free Downloadable August 2015 Wallpaper Desktop Calendar

Continuing through this whole year of 2015, I'm offering my free downloadable desktop wallpaper calendars of my artwork every month. August 2015's calendar is featuring Hohenschwangau castle surrounded in it's beautiful scenery.

Last month I remarked: "One thing that I have learned and love about Germany is that it is covered in castles! I love exploring around Germany and finding them in all shapes and sizes." Well this month is also featuring a beautiful castle. This one is located in the Bavarian Alps in Southern Germany. This is a slightly different view because it is viewed from above where you […]



Free Downloadable June 2015 Wallpaper Desktop Calendar

Continuing through this whole year of 2015, I'm offering my free downloadable desktop wallpaper calendars of my artwork every month. June's calendar is featuring beautiful view of the city of Salzburg, Austria.

Salzburg, Austria is one of those cities that have something different to offer every season. I have visited this city both in the summer and the winter and would definitely go again. In the winter time it boasts one of Europe's largest Christmas markets when the city is full with vendors and strung all over with lights and decor. It full of life and amazing food and drink, I […]



Free Downloadable December 2014 Desktop Calendar

Starting in September 2014 I started offering free downloadable desktop wallpaper calendars of my artwork. December's photo actually comes from a little snow boarding adventure we had in the Italian Alps. Near the city of Cortina, Italy lies the slopes of ski-able mountains that are beautiful and enjoyed by many skiers and snowboarders alike.

This part of the mountains are so beautiful and just go on and on. The winter snow just gives them this magnificent crisp and awe-inspiring quality to them. On a nice sunny day like the one pictured here, we could just see for miles and miles of […]