Why I'm Here..

Photography and the search for the one great shot. My hopes are to share some insight beyond the YOUTube Gurus ..Let's change the thinking taking good pictures is not that hard. Does it require some work? Yes..Is it expensive? It can be..Is there a magic formula? Sure but it's watching online videos. Let our journey begin..

I'm Mike, I live is South West Utah..I'm old. grouchy and dedicated to my photography. I have subjects I enjoy but I enjoy clicking the shutter anytime or anywhere. I'll take pictures of almost anything and anyplace. I believe every picture has the potential to be a good picture. I also believe that composition is what makes a good pic. The only way to learn how to compose a good picture is grab you camera and try. 

So together we will try to understand all aspects of snapping pictures. Hummingbirds are my summer favorite so be prepared. I enjoy all wildlife photography, mostly birds. People, places and things, exploring the weird and strange. It's all just a matter of going out and doing it. Being this is a spur of the moment thing I will add some links once I get approval of some sites that offer good technical advice. They are few and far between, very few. A word of advice don't listen to the pro's online. When you first start let your camera do the work, as you grow thing will get easy. Understand F-Stop, Shutter speed and ISO will be better understood. 

Color or Black and White. B&W is honestly my favorite but it has a place. Color sells and along the way I'm going to try and sell you my stuff. Be aware..For now, Welcome please hang around and enjoy the trip..For now any questions or insights please EMail me at Mike@desertratphotograghy.com