My First 1st - 'Pole Position' Takes Top Spot In National Park Service Photo Contest!

So this is a quick one, but wanted to post an update to the National Park Service's annual "Spirit Of The Mountains" photo contest I threw a couple entries into last month. Well, on November 2, they announced the winners. There were 4 categories, and my image "Pole Position" tied for 1st place in this year's challenge category, "Variations On Light." It was quite thrilling to see that ribbon and hear renowned photographer Tom Gamache's positive critiques. Thank you to all who showed up and all those who supported me in this thing. I can't express how happy I was to get my first 1st place ribbon in a photo contest. (And special thanks to my Arcanum cohort for

Hoorah! The Samsung Imageloggers (Including Moi) Took Over Rangefinder Magazine.

So this Samsung Imagelogger journey has been an extremely unexpected ray of light that just keeps shining brighter as the months go on. In addition to the cameras and gear (as if that wasn't enough), another huge benefit of this thing is the ridiculous exposure and opportunities we get. Some of us got to go to Photokina on Samsung’s behalf, some of us gave away free NX30s in Times Square a few months ago, some of us had our images used in promotional material and ads, some of us ended up on a safari. Well, this week, some of us had the humble pleasure of taking over a full special issue of Rangefinder Magazine, a pretty influential magazine in the photography industry.

A Monday Motivational Kick In The Yahoo – September 29, 2014

Journeys, TipsWasim MuklashySeptember 29, 2014art, california, imagelogger, imagination, landscape, malibu, motivation, nx300, pablo picasso, picasso, samsung, sunset, wildlifeComment

Get 1 of 100 Limited Edition 36"x24" Prints Of My Image "Pole Position" From Angeleno Artistry For Just $40

JourneysWasim MuklashySeptember 10, 2014angeleno artistry, art, ditch the dslr, imagelogger, limited edition, los angeles, malibu, nx30, pacific coast highway, pch, pole position, samsung, santa monica, sunsetComment

A Monday Motivational Kick In The Yahoo – September 1, 2014

Journeys, TipsWasim MuklashySeptember 1, 2014bay, boats, california, central california, inspiration, morro bay, morro rock, motivation, sunset, twilight, white eagle Comments

How To Perform A Quick Minor Composite In Photoshop

As I was standing in Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows a few weeks ago, awaiting the sunset, I was on a sandbar off to the north side of the Tuolumne River east of bridge leading towards Soda Springs. As I stood there framing the shot, I got the elements I liked, and the light was just about to be perfect. The focus of this one was the light dancing upon the top of Cathedral Peak and Unicorn Peak and the trees on the ridgline below it. As the light started to bounce off those treetops and the peaks, I began to snap a few frames. I was delighted.

Why You Should Stop Paying Attention To The Focal Point Of Your Images

I recently found myself standing in front of a stunning vista in the Santa Monica Mountains. It was June 21, 2014. The Summer Solstice. And the sun was just about to set behind the mountains, leaving a beautiful show of colors and clouds and reflections and highlights and vivid shadows in it’s wake. There was another group of photographers at the other end of the overlook and they were doing what most photographers first instinct is to do…pay full attention to the focal point of their image, the subject they wish to draw attention to, and everything else came secondary.

Journeys, TipsWasim MuklashyJuly 16, 2014focal point, focus, foreground, frame, landscape, nature, photography, sunset, tips, tricks, tutorialsComment

A Few More Summer Solstice Gifts From The Hills - A Phone And A Desktop Background

Here are a couple more images from the Summer Solstice sunset in the Santa Monica Mountains last weekend. Perfect for your mobile phone, tablets, and desktop computer wallpaper. Figured I'd throw 'em your way! Just right-click on the image, and choose 'Save Link As' for the 2400px version.

Happy Summer 2014 everyone!

A Santa Monica Mountains Summer Solstice Sun Sets

JourneysWasim MuklashyJune 22, 2014california, landscape, mountains, photography, santa monica mountains, solstice, summer, sunset Comments

How To Photograph Sunsets, Silhouettes And Starbursts For Your Summer Snaps!

Being in Southern California, we get a lot of wonderful light during the final hours of most days, so naturally, a lot of my photography happens during that time. Consequently, I find myself in position to photograph sunsets a lot, many of which can prove to be quite spectacular, and one of my favorite effects is to catch sun stars (also called starbursts) and silhouettes during this time. I’ve been asked more than a few times what my methods for sunset photography are, so figured I’d share a few tips to help you catch those perfect sun shots during your summer adventures. Click past the break here to see the tips.

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