I have always been mesmerized by the soft, ethereal light that seems to emanate from glaciers and touches all that is nearby. It has a certain magic to it which words can't convey. This particular evening in Patagonia's Torres del Pain National Park, it all came together. The warm light of the sun intermittently broke through clouds, gracing the summit of a mountain near the "Grey" glacier, in some of the most beautiful, evocative light I have seen.

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SHAPES and BALANCE play a crucial role in composition and the visual dynamics of your image. In my article on shapes and my article on balance , I explain the different aspects of these compositional tools and how you can make use of them. I hope you enjoy!

This image : A one of a kind moment in Namibia's Deadvlei as dust, blown up by strong winds, and illuminated by the morning sun, forms a stunning backdrop to the graceful dead trees which populate this unique part of the world.

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I am excited to share 15 tips for photographing mountains with you at this link: beautysurroundsyou.com/mountain-photography-tips I hope you enjoy!

This image : An unforgettable morning in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. Gale force winds transform the calm turquoise colored waters of Lake Pehoe into a raging sea, blowing away crashing waves and literally lifting the water off the lake surface, all of this against the unforgettable mountain backdrop of los Cuernos del Paine!

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There is beauty in simplicity and in my article I share three quick tips for creating simple yet powerful images. Please feel free to read it at this link. I hope you enjoy!

This image:Ripples of sand on the crest of a sand dune in Namibia catch the last light of day, while wind blown sand further down glows golden as it is lifted into the light.

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On an unforgettable morning in East Greenland's Scoresby Sund, giant icebergs contrast against distant mountains which emerge ever so softly from clearing clouds.

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