by Larry Pollock | Mar 10, 2021 | Video Tutorials
Have you ever had an image you know was correctly focused, yet it looks soft? You are probably looking at diffraction. In this video, I explore the causes and solutions to this common photography issue. 
by Larry Pollock | Dec 31, 2020 | Landscape Photography, Travel Photography
“May you live in interesting times.” What we don’t know is if this old saying is a blessing or a curse! Though we look at time in segments such as 2020, 2021, etc., it is a continuum. There is no break in the flow except in our minds. Useful for... 
by Larry Pollock | Jan 1, 2018 | Landscape Photography
Life will wake you up and remind you of how fast things can change. On December 30, 2017, I had such a reminder. I’ve spent a good portion of my life hiking up streams, mountains, ice, snow, and the list goes on. I hike in the dark and pre-dawn hours. I feel at home... 
by Larry Pollock | Dec 25, 2017 | Black & White, Landscape Photography, Lighting Photography, Studio Photography
Each year brings with it new ideas, new friends, and new opportunities. These 38 images represent my year in photography. Many images are not in this album as they are client work. But you get the idea. The biggest change in my world is moving to Merlin, Oregon, just... 
by Larry Pollock | Nov 6, 2017 | Black & White, Landscape Photography
Hiking quickly through White Sands National Monument’s white gypsum, I keep a close eye on the eastern sky. Sunrise is near, and I have yet to find “my spot” to shoot images of the dunes at dawn. My goal is to get out beyond the other photographers and have a...