Nature and Landscape Photography
Nahant Beach is located Northwest of Boston. A beautiful sunrise with some dancing clouds. [pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/nahant-beach/” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ScottPapek1.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”Nahant Beach photograph taken by Scott Papek.”]
In the middle of dense tropical forest lies a hidden jewel of Costa Rica. It starts with a walk through the jungle at Tenorio Volcano National Park, in the northwestern Guanacaste province. Every step in this forest is more inviting than the last. During the rainy season, the smell of wet earth permeates the air, droplets of rain fall constantly, and the sounds of exotic birds accompany hikers. After about 15 minutes of walking in the jungle, a new sound becomes audible: Water is flowing and falling somewhere nearby, hinting at one of the park’s treasures. The main trail splits, and a path leads leftward to a steep descent down muddy steps made of sections of tree trunks. After an unexpected turn, the river finally makes an appearance with a surprising turquoise color. Local legend says that when God painted the sky, he washed his blue brushes in this river, and that is how its waters obtained their magnificent blue color. The scientific theory is chemical reactions of calcium carbonate and sulfur from the Volcano.
[pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/celeste-river” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/land.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”Celeste river in Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica photograph from Scott Papek.”]
The Mission at Carmel was founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1770 as the second of Spain’s California missions. The original church here was built of adobe and was replaced with the current structure in 1797. This mission was known as Father Serra’s favorite in California, and he is buried at the altar.
This Image was taken in 2010 in Monterey, California. [pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/carmel-mission/” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ScottPapek.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”Carmel Mission Church in Monterey, California image taken by Scott Papek”]
Tomorrow from 10:00am to 3:00p at the Hot Shops Art Center we’ll be selling smaller prints from 8 x 12’s to 12 x 18’s. If you’ve been following me for a while you know this doesn’t happen very often.
“Docking at Dusk” was taken in 2009 in the Coronado Bay on a brilliant evening.
[pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/docking-at-dusk” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Scottpapek5.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”Docking At Dusk, Coronado, California”]
Dear Kauai it’s been so long since I’ve seen you. I miss your colors, your vibe, beaches, sand, trails, lifestyle and primo. You were good to Julie and I, take care and hopefully we see you soon. This Image was taken about 35 minutes before sunrise. If you look closely to the middle left, the reflection on the water is a jogger.
[pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/kauai/” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Scottpapek4.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”I love Kauai! “]
Why all the storm images? Good question, with my images in Hot Shops the month of May it’s given me a chance to spend quality time with people like you who follow my work. What’s really awesome about people like you who follow my work is how smart and passionate you are about art. The last 3 images posted on the blog are not showcased in the Hot Shops and I’m hearing about it. So I’m listening to you and showcasing images you like.
[pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/post-storm/” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/poststorm.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”Omaha, Nebraska Photographer Scott Papek captured a post storm image for his gallery in Gretna, Nebraska “]
Clouds make or break a Image for me. The sky is a Landscape Photographers lightsource so it’s pretty important to pay attention above. Nerbraska skies offers some of the most incredible clouds and color. This Image was taken in 2011 off 181stish and 370 in Nebraska.
Here is my formula when hunting for a shot.
1. Sky
2. Light
3. Subject
4. Composition
5. Is it safe for me or nature
[pinterest-pro type=”pinit” pin_url=”http://papekphotography.com/stromin/” pin_image_url=”http://www.papekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/crops.jpg” pin_counter=”horizontal” pin_desc=”Scott Papek Photography captures storm in Nebraska”]
This Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm we will be set up selling smaller prints from 8 x12’s to 12 x 18’s at the Hot Shops art center
I spent a year in planning the perfect photography trip to Australia and it all went out the door when it rained for 10 of the 11 days. Yes it was irritating! Another passion of mine is Craft Beer but at $22.00 a 6 pack that got old pretty quick also. We did get off Whitsundays Island one day and I was fortunate to find a dry spot to capture this raging storm.
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