West Glacier Hiking

Bridge over Calm Water

Glacier National Park is one of Scott’s favorite locations due to its gorgeous scenery and abundant water. This capture reflects his first visit to West Glacier, a less-populated area of the park. Realizing he had the entire location to himself, Scott enjoyed a cup of coffee, watched the sunrise, and then decided to stay longer. He will never forget the wow factor, pure joy, and Zen he felt each time he snapped the shutter. The photography opportunity is endless. Go Explore and get your hiking and camping in.  Click here for more info.

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Explore Utah in a week

DISCLAIMER: It’s sneaky hot and the altitude is as high at 10k. I got myself in a little trouble not having enough water on one of my hikes. Please have backups of water and protein bars! I don’t know everything so please just use this part of your research.

If you fly into Phoenix, Las Vegas or Salt Lake I would use the same route.

This is based on a 5-7 day trip.

Start in Page, Arizona.

Famous slot canyons. Upper and lower canyon.
Note: There are no unguided tours. The canyons are located on Navajo Nation property.

Best times to shoot. Upper Canyon 11am-2p, Lower Canyon, early morning. If you have the choice to start at north or south choose north.

Upper canyon can be really crowded. I paid for the photography tour which definitely benefited me when the light started to pop through. There were people actually fighting behind me trying to get closer. For upper, the light only pops through the canyon in the summer months when the sun is at it’s highest peak. Please call the guides to make sure your trip lines up with those time lines.

Don’t forget to get up extra early and head to Horseshoe Bend.

Next head to The wave: Vermillion cliffs.
It’s impossible to get in if you don’t book a reservation way in advance.

 

 

 

Bryce Canyon:
Well worth the visit. Get there for sunrise and do the hike in the hoodoos before it gets warm.

 

 

 

 

Willis Creek Slot! I loved this canyon. I hiked it an never saw a human.
Willis Creek Trailhead – From Mount Carmel Junction, follow US Highway 89 north, to Glendale, Utah. Make a right turn on 300 North, also called the Bench Road. It’s directly across the highway from the Buffalo Bistro. Travel the graded dirt Glendale Bench Road (road #600) for 15 miles to a marked junction in the road. There is a kiosk at the junction with a map and other information. The road goes in two directions from the Glendale Bench Road. One road is the Johnson Canyon Road and the other is the Skutumpah Road (road #500). Take Skutumpah Road. It’s 14 miles on Skutumpah Road to the Lick Wash Trailhead. To find Willis Creek continue down Skutumpah Road 11.8 miles past the Lick Wash trailhead. There are two parking areas for Willis Creek. The trail starts on the opposite side of the road from the registration box.

Escalante:
Where the locals like to go to get away from tourists.
There are a few slot canyons such as Zebra, Peek-A-Boo and Spooky. It’s endless what you can hike and see here.

 

Always be aware of the weather conditions and never enter a slot canyon during stormy weather. Although flash floods can happen anytime of the year, hiking in July, August, and September carries the greatest risk. Do NOT drive the road in the rain, it can be very sketchy. Clay and mud on this road are a major issue if it rains, and ya you’ll be 26.2 miles from the pavement if you do get stuck, the identical distance of a marathon.

Always hike with plenty of water in the desert and keep an extra supply of water and food in your car. Let someone know when you leave and when you are to return. Watch for rattlesnakes!

Tips on Framing Black and White Photography

“Zen Movement” Click here for pricing and sizing.

Black and white photographs have remained popular since their inception roughly 150 years ago. The ability of black and white images to fit many decorating styles has contributed to their increased popularity. As such, people have become more open to alternative, more sophisticated framing designs for these items.

How to best frame a black and white photograph is a subject for much conjecture. Plain and simple to take nothing from the art, or more ornate to complement the subject matter? Add colour in the frame design to help draw the eye to the picture, or stick with a rigid two-tone approach to ensure dramatic elegance?

So where does that leave us? Well to be honest somewhere in the middle. The fact is that there is as much variety in black and white photography as in any other art form. Think of it this way, if we asked everyone to dress in the same way the look would suit a few but be terrible for most. However, there are some simple rules and techniques you should keep in mind when framing black and white photographs.

– Some framers believe a pristine white mount is best for all black and white images, on the basis that it does not detract from the picture itself. However, for pictures with a white focal point, a pristine white mount can be too bright and will compete with the image for attention.

– Another common mistake is to try to ‘lighten’ dark art by surrounding it with a light mount. In reality, a light mount border causes the dark colours in the photo to look even darker.

– Mounts should be black, white or grey. Any other colour adds an element that isn’t present in the picture. If you have a customer who insists on a colourful mount, a common suggestion is to go for a white mat with a small accent of colour as a second mount. However, this accent actually pulls the eye away from the photo. A better solution is to use the colour as the predominant top mount and place the accent of black or grey below it to work as a transition into the photo. With all that colour surrounding the photo it isolates the image, in affect, drawing attention to it.

– When it comes to the moulding, consider the era, style and location of the photograph. As in framing any art piece, each frame must enhance the style and mood of the photograph itself. Many framers believe you should stick to a narrow, basic frame for black and white photographs, but this may not co-ordinate with the subject of the photo. For example, a picture of an ornate piece of architecture may look better with a more classical moulding design.

– Elongation is often a good treatment for portrait photographs, images with vertical subjects or strong vertical lines. By making the top and bottom borders wider, it dramatises all those vertical elements.

– A mountslip which matches the moulding can create a strong, classic outline around the photograph. This helps pull the viewer’s attention in from the frame to focus on the picture. Mountslips can also help enhance the customised appearance of the design, adding character and perceived value.

When any item is framed properly the frame design should add a sense of value to the finished product. So a good frame design will help a mediocre shot look good and an unimaginative framing job will bring even the best picture to the level of a cheap poster.

Remember, just because the subject lacks colour doesn’t mean the framing should lack imagination.

For more help or to discuss any of the points raised above please do not hesitate to contact us or visit us in person.

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Scott knows there are many kinds of meditations for different people. Everything in this image reflects his personal and unique meditation. He is obsessed with water movement because it is always changing with patterns and light. This image was captured on the gulf side of Florida, immediately after sunrise. As the sun slowly rose behind him and gently caressed the tip of the waves, it allowed Scott to share a unique and beautiful perspective of the Gulf of Mexico. Please click here to view sizes and learn more.

Beautiful Ocean Wave

“LET IT FLOW”

Scott knows there are many kinds of meditations for different people. Everything in this image reflects his personal and unique meditation. He is obsessed with water movement because it is always changing with patterns and light. This image was captured on the gulf side of Florida, immediately after sunrise. As the sun slowly rose behind him and gently caressed the tip of the waves, it allowed Scott to share a unique and beautiful perspective of the Gulf of Mexico.  Please click here for sizing.

bare wall

I was contacted by a lawyer’s office in Omaha looking to add some Zen to their space. They had two walls but were having a tough time narrowing down the selection from my portfolio. This happens pretty often and through trial and error I’ve came up with a pretty solid solution. Invite me to your office; let me interview you to find out what your goal is and who is your customer. This process can really narrow down the selection. I will snap a picture of your wall and create mockups so you can see what the completed installation will look like. I especially love the water series they chose for the conference room. Please contact the design team here

Give your space some love

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Delivering prints to collector’s home or business is such a highlight for me. How cool is the wavy wall. On the fence about a Papek print fitting in your home? Send a picture of your wall today! Our designer will supply a mockup so you can see just what it will look like. For a free consultation click here
Papek Gallery is located in the Westroads Mall in Omaha.
www.papekphotography.com

 

Nebraska Spring Storm

Nebraska spring storm

<p>A really nasty spring storm in Nebraska turns into pure beauty. There are so many colors, textures, formations, and if that wasn’t enough, a rainbow. My favorite part of the image is the two different sky colors. Each side tells a different story. The orange side to me is very peaceful and the blue side has so much energy and feels alive. “Nebraska Spring Storm” is a Limited Edition of only 50 images available. For sizing and pricing please go here