End of Season
It's been a great summer even though the weather was not as consistent as usual. During the summer I made a few new images and showed my work at a…
Hummers are back!
You may remember that last year I photographed dozens of rufous hummingbirds feeding on thistle that had come up after the big Tahoe fire. I was wondering if they would…
Wildflowers!
The Wildflower Festival at Kirkwood was a huge success! Plenty of cold brews, wine, and food. We met new friends and fans, many are now collectors of The Jim Stamates…
New Gallery
I have just joined a new gallery in South Lake Tahoe. So hop on over to the Ski Run Center on Hwy 50 and Ski Run Blvd, behind the Red…
Photo Walk, New Blog, and more.
It has been some time since I've blogged but I am sure that is going to change. Lots of stuff has been happening at In The Rhythm™ and I am…
Spring in the Sierra’s
Okay, I know some of you have been enjoying spring for some time now. Flowers blooming,birds chirping, walking around in shorts. Well, spring comes a little later in the sierra's.…
Camera Packs and Cases
For about 20 years I used a custom made camera backpack with internal frame. In the field I could easily carry 45#s of gear all day long. A backpack works…
Relationships
This is a recent article I wrote for my web site host, ifp3.comRelationshipsBy Jim Stamates copyright 2009There are two parts of photography; the mechanics, how to use the equipment to…
My Top 10 Images of 2008
"Pick your top ten images of 2008" was the challenge I found at a colleauge's blog, Jim M. Goldstein. What a great idea! As I edit each shoot during the year…
What if…Reflections for a New Year
By now I thought I'd be up to my usual antics, except my neck would be stuck in a forward position. Well, I was right on one point. I'm sitting…