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This week spring will be in full swing here in Boston. Temperatures will be soaring and it is that time of the year that I look so much forward to during the cold long New England winters. It is exciting and inspiring to come across the first snowdrops; crocuses bloom shortly thereafter in flashing yellow, purple and white. It is this beautiful reawakening of nature when I get ready for outdoor photography. In this blog post I compiled 15 spring flower photo tips that should inspire and help you capturing these precious spring and floral moments around your house, garden, parks and arboretums. >>> Learn More.

Last summer I made another trip to one of my favorite New England travel destinations: Acadia National Park on the rocky granite coast of Northern Maine. After parking the car at the Sand Beach parking area I took an easy beach walk along Sand Beach followed by a steep wooded climb up to the cliffs of Great Head ... Read it All

The other week I went out to photograph the Boston Skyline from Memorial Drive in Cambridge. I had a view in mind that was straight on and landmarks such as the John Hancock building and Prudential building are rather isolated from the rest of the skyline buildings and do not overlap with each other. The aperture in this pic was f/5.6 providing a 8 second exposure time at ISO100. In the second image I used the boats of the Charles River Yacht Club and their reflections as ... Learn More.

Boston Nightlight was taken from a new location that I recently scouted while driving home from a fun trip to Hunts Photo & Video in Melrose, MA.

It is always very exiting to explore a new spot that shows Boston from a different angle and in a new light. I haven't seen this view of the Hub online yet but I am sure other photographers have discovered it as well. Equipped with my longest Canon prime lens and a 1.4x telezoom extender I made my way over. The lens was just right and framed this Boston skyline view perfectly. Upon arrival I set up and patiently waited for the magic of twilight to appear. It still amazes me when the short moment of perfect balance between>>> READ MORE

Good light and happy photo making!

Juergen

PHOTO GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL CITYSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY - This photo guide compiles to the point photo tips for better Boston skyline photos and landmark photography at all times of the day and year. The e-book provides info on camera gear and where, how and when to capture skyline photography images. The importance of light is discussed and the behind the shot sections talk about circumstances, technique, settings and post processing work flows. It all rounds up with a list of the 20 best Boston photography locations and a cheat sheet for your next city photo adventure. Convinced - Please click the right image and click the "Buy Now " button. Follow direction for payment and immediate download. LEARN MORE.

Juergen
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What an incredible treasure of poetry by Irish and Dublin born novelist and poet James Joyce ~ hope you like it too!

The Twilight Turns

The twilight turns from amethyst
To deep and deeper blue,
The lamp fills with a pale green glow
The trees of the avenue.
The old piano plays an air,
Sedate and slow and gay;
She bends upon the yellow keys,
Her head inclines this way.
Shy thought and grave wide eyes and hands
That wander as they list -
The twilight turns to darker blue
With lights of amethyst.

By James Joyce

"The best interior designer can decorate your home, but without pictures on the walls it will lack a dimension that I find so important" ~ Rita Koenig

Good light and happy photo making!

Juergen
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Photo Tip: Draw attention to your main subject by getting in closer, using selective focus and taking advantage of bright color or light on the main subject.

Good light and happy photo making!

Juergen Roth

Capturing raindrops on flowers has become one of my favorite photography subjects. My preferred locations are the local Minot Rose Garden in Brookline or the Boston Arnold Arboretum. Overcast sky often makes for best macro photography conditions but ... Learn More.

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