The Psychology of the Wide-Angle Lens
Some folks choose a telephoto lens to see how close a subject can appear - a bear, for instance. But, unfortunately, these same people doubtlessly chose a wide-angle lens to get-it-all in the picture, usually a…
Photographing Fireworks
4th of July Fireworks at Roswell High School Good fireworks photos have one thing in common - good foregrounds. The fireworks are way up in the sky, of course, but what you put between you and…
Seeing Eye to Eye Isn’t Always Best
In Psychology 101 we learn the value of relating to others at eye level. Many books on photography discuss unusual angles such as a worm's eye or a bird's eye view. Such perspectives can create…
How to Make the Most of a Mentor
Don Rutledge is editing a coverage. "I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy, for from mercy comes courage. The second is frugality, from which comes generosity to others. The…
The Truth Needs No Ally, However Conservatives May Need One
The conservatives see the American Media’s role as Public Relations for the Executive Branch of Government. Pat Buchanan on NBC’s Today Show said the media’s role was to help bolster the troops and the country's…
Light: The Photojournalism of Don Rutledge
Photo of Don Rutledge with John Howard Griffin as they worked on the book Black Like Me. Don Rutledge has worked in 143 countries and all 50 states. His work has included assignments from the…