Elevated Exposures: Mount Rainier’s Challenge to Photographers and Climbers

Mount Rainier at 14,410′, is an active volcano that formed around half a million years ago. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its high volcanic activity. Rainier is a stratovolcano, indicating its explosive potential.While Mount Rainier is considered dormant, it’s still an active volcano. The last significant eruption occurred over a thousand years ago, but scientists closely monitor the mountain for any signs of renewed activity.

Building a Microstock Tracking System – Part 2

Building a Microstock Tracking System – Part 2 Implementation — putting it together The previous blog did a needs analysis for a microstock submission tracking system and found 2 requirements: From these we developed a simple list of tasks it had to do Now we’ll first set up the spreadsheet that will handle the 2nd and… Continue reading Building a Microstock Tracking System – Part 2

Early Christian and Ottoman history in Bursa, Iznik and Nicaea

Bursa is in the Marmara region of Turkey Historical Importance: Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, serving as its capital from 1326 to 1365 before Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) took its place. The city played a crucial role in the early years of the Ottoman Empire’s expansion. Cultural and Architectural Heritage: Bursa boasts… Continue reading Early Christian and Ottoman history in Bursa, Iznik and Nicaea

Promoting Your Photography in an Ever-Changing World

So you’d like to earn some money to pay for your photography habit? First, there’s the professional route – photographing wedding, events, etc. That’s beyond my scope here. For the aspiring photographer there are several other non-exclusive paths — microstock photography, personal websites & POD (print-on-demand) sites Stock photography refers to a collection of photographs,… Continue reading Promoting Your Photography in an Ever-Changing World

Tanzania – Tarangire National Park – Elephant Kingdom

African savannah elephant with young ( Loxodonta africana africana ) Family-order - Elephantidae Proboscidea, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa

A large population of elephants make their home in Tarangire National Park. You’re sure to see them during the dry season when they migrate, drawn to the refreshing Tarangire River.