John Pedersen Photography Blog
The written word can be as creative and artistic as a photograph. So I strive to write regular blog posts about my travels, gear reviews or just some thoughts that need to get out. I hope you find information, insight or inspiration through my blog.
Don’t Stop Learning
My perspective on learning, practice and education….it’s never done. No matter how good or experienced we think we are, there is always room to learn more, improve, take your chosen endeavor to the next level. [ read more ... ]
Feel
Feel the wind as it caresses your face, Feel the grains of sand underneath your feet, Feel the salt borne by the wind, Feel the spray from the oceans surf, Feel the ripples and undulations [ read more ... ]
Time
Time can create and time can destroy. Time will exist when there is nothing more. Time is a gift, the grandest gift of all. Cherish your gift and hold it dear. Spend it wisely, year [ read more ... ]
Ripples and Waves
The mysterious ocean, it calls to me Of things that once were and things that may be. It holds all that is dear and keeps its secrets well But if you listen real close, you [ read more ... ]
An Honor from the State
(originally posted 3/25/13) Now, I’m not much for politics and all that jazz, but, I am proud of my state and I recently received an incredible honor that makes feel even more proud of this [ read more ... ]
Simple and Strong
(originally posted 2/25/13) Sometimes the simplest images can be the strongest. As a photographer, this is one of the biggest challenges, to create a simple image that is incredibly powerful. To me, this is where [ read more ... ]
Photography Interview – Unexpected Benefits
(originally posted 2/18/13) I was recently asked if I would agree to an interview for a photography blog written by a friend of a photo acquantence of mine. Not really having done a formal inteview [ read more ... ]
Shoot From The Heart
(originally posted 1/17/13) I'm often told my images have a certain quality to them, one that when I ask the questioner to describe, they have a hard time elaborating on their comments. Some say "I [ read more ... ]
Change The Rules
(originally posted 12/29/12) On a recent winter trip to the Grand Tetons National Park, along with regular visitors, we were greeted by a sight that I didn't expect to see in one of our nations [ read more ... ]