DP Review

The photography site that I visit the most of any other sites is DP Review. It is a UK based site, I believe, and focuses primarily on camera reviews; although, they do have some photography tutorials and forums and other things. I go here every few days to get photography news and check on new camera previews and reviews. They have the most thorough camera reviews of any other site I have seen.

Right now they are previewing two cameras that I am excited about: the Canon 7D and the Leica M9. I am sure they will both be amazing cameras and I look forward to reading their full reviews.

If there is one drawback to the site, it is that they take a long time once a camera is announced to actually test and review it. No doubt most of this is not their fault, and has to do with the timing of the manufacturer's announcement and how quickly they are able to get a unit to test. But, it can be frustrating to hear about a new camera and not get the full details on it until six months later.

Featured Professional: Andy Cook

West Dallas Creek

It's probably about time to feature another professional shooter, since I haven't done one in awhile. This time around I am featuring the work of Andy Cook, a Colorado based photographer. Andy photos have been featured in several publications and he has even published a book called A Guide To Colorado's Best Photography Locations. I think it is fair to say he knows a lot about shooting in Colorado.



















St. Mary Falls

Many of his photographs are shot in Colorado and make me want to go backpacking when I look at them. His work is idyllic--a description that I think gets overused these days, but is very appropriate for his photos. His images make me think of places I love and places I want to go. I also like that the photos don't call attention to themselves. They portray a scene and do it effectively. They allow you to immerse yourself in the subject without having to say to yourself "Wow, how did he get X effect?" These are just straightforward photos of beautiful landscapes that would make any backpacker or outdoor lover weep.

When visiting his site, make sure to check out the panoramas. You can follow the link here. His best shots are among the panoramas.

Sneffels Autumn Sunset














Fisher Towers (I had to include this one because it is taken near one of my favorite places--the big bend of the Colorado River NE of Moab)

Website: www.rockymountainreflections.com

All images ©Andy Cook; used with permission.

Macro Photography

I came across some pretty amazing photos and wanted to post a link. You can check them out here. I checked on several of the photographers credited and they all looked legit. I know that I say that this blog is for outdoor and landscape photo enthusiasts, but I had to show these. I am impressed by great photography however it comes packaged and these shots are great photography. Not to mention that most of the subjects are plants and insects, which most people would consider nature. Enjoy!