Here is a newly scanned 4×5 image of an agave taken on Maui in 1994. We are working on both color and BW versions, and found many compelling directions. Thanks to John O’Connor for the great scanning and PS work. … Continue Reading →
Here is a new image, taken on Thursday in my backyard. I make my own ice pond by leaving out a large, rectangular bucket and checking the results for potential photos in the morning. This was my favorite of the… Continue Reading →
I am a collector. I have shells, rocks, tree bark and more in boxes and drawers that I look through now and again for the memories and possible photographs. I also have salsify seedheads that I have saved from summers… Continue Reading →
[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.williamneill.com/portfolios/best-of-2009/loader.swf” height=”500″ width=”585″ quality=”best” bgcolor=”#ffffff” wmode=”opaque” fvars=” paramXMLPath = http://www.williamneill.com/portfolios/best-of-2009/param.xml ; xmlDataPath = http://www.williamneill.com/portfolios/best-of-2009/images.xml ” base=”.” /] Many years ago, when I was involved with Ansel Adam’s workshops, I was fortunate to hear lectures by many master photographers. One… Continue Reading →
Wishing you a Happy New Year! A few weeks ago, I gave these roses to my wife for our 21st wedding anniversary. Then, as I have done many years previously, I borrowed them for a photo session! This photo was… Continue Reading →
Half Dome after winter storm, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2008 ORDER BY DEC 17 TO RECEIVE BY CHRISTMAS! This month’s Featured Print is “Half Dome after winter storm, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2008” shown to the… Continue Reading →
On Monday, not long after the snowstorm had cleared off, I heard a loud crashing noise outside my house. Both my 8 year old son and I were alarmed and so we looked out the front door where we thought… Continue Reading →
I first started my Impressions of Light series because I was inspired by some of my BetterPhoto.com students. I began my making single frame exposures with camera motion. That was many years ago. This fall, I am teaching a very… Continue Reading →
We have just launched a hardbound, Deluxe Edition of my Meditations in Monochrome portfolio. The book comes packaged with a Special Edition print, or two if you wish. This will make a great holiday gift, so we are taking orders… Continue Reading →
John and I are working on a new update of my Meditations in Monochrome portfolio. This version will be available in book form as a Deluxe Edition with a fine art print. I am hoping to get it all online… Continue Reading →
This photograph was made at sunrise overlooking Monterey Bay from Point Pinos. I used my Singh Ray Vari-ND filter to use a slow shutter speed so the surf would be blurred. Check out info on this filter here: Singh Ray… Continue Reading →
Last week, my family and I traveled to the Monterey coast for a short vacation. I returned to one of my favorite subjects there – the endangered Monterey Pines. Very fortunately, there was thick fog that makes this subject so… Continue Reading →
My Impressions of Light book is now available in an 8×10 size on Blurb! Ride the Light, Bill Impressions of Light | By William Neill | Category: Fine Art Photography | Blurb “My goal is to remove context within a… Continue Reading →
Here is a variation of my “found leaves” from last week… Winding down after a crazy week printing 40x60s and teaching a private One-on-One. Have a good weekend! Enjoy, Bill
There is an small saping tree growing in my front yard. I don’t know the species but it might a walnut tree. It sprung up out of an old ground squirrel hole. The leaves have been falling to the ground… Continue Reading →
Here is a photograph of Ansel Adams and me, made at The Ansel Adams Gallery in June of 1980 or 1981. The occasion was an evening party during one of his famous workshops. I was the “staff photographer” at the… Continue Reading →
Last week, I was busy getting my kids to bed when I noticed a glow outside. Ran upstairs to grab my camera, stepped out my second floor office door, and made this image. I was almost too late, and only… Continue Reading →
For the month of September, I am offering a new Special Edition “Mini” Print from my Yosemite portfolio. I am releasing one image at a time as a “Featured Print” which you will be able to purchase directly from me!… Continue Reading →
Here is a new image made in my studio using window light. A direct beam of sun is striking the shell, which is placed on black velvet. I spent about an hour photographing the shell, watching the light change and… Continue Reading →
On Sunday, we had rain. Unusual for August. Here is an image from the many frames I made. Given the brown and dry surroundings of my backyard, I enjoyed this lushness! Starting September 2: Inspiring Nature Photography: The Essentials (four… Continue Reading →
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