Author Archives: DL Dorr

About DL Dorr

"Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again." ~Henri Cartier-Bresson

Telling Stories.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by DL Dorr

“It is interesting being a shooter. The pictures you make are like a connect-the-dots game that becomes the line of your life, as real and vibrant as the lines on your face and hands. We tell stories with our pictures. … Continue reading →

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Assignment: Backlighting

Posted on January 22, 2012 by DL Dorr

The most recent self-assignment subject was backlighting.  This type of lighting illuminates the subject from behind and can be used very effectively for translucent objects or silhouettes.  In this photo I used a strobe flash with a spot grid and … Continue reading →

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It’s Winter…finally!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by DL Dorr

The first serious snowfall in our area has finally arrived.  I’m sure our local ski areas are ecstatic about that as well as the local economies.  Recreation is a big industry in our valley.  Here’s to good ole mother nature!

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Mindful

Posted on January 17, 2012 by DL Dorr

“And becoming mindful is an art.  Before you can make good photographs with natural and available light, you have to know what’s there.  It means noticing the small details of color and qualities of light.  Every location has beautiful light, … Continue reading →

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In Search of Snowy Owls…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by DL Dorr

Despite the Snowy Owls being elusive, Saturday was a good day. We were able to get out of town and into nature AND take a few pictures. Our day started about 8:45 AM and we got back to town around … Continue reading →

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Updating

Posted on January 12, 2012 by DL Dorr

One of the curses of professional photographers is the continual need to update and try to keep up with the quickly changing technological landscape. This goes for blogs as well as equipment, software and social networking. It has gotten to … Continue reading →

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Check this out

Posted on November 16, 2011 by DL Dorr

I don’t usually post in my blog without putting up at least one image, but today is different. In 2009 I attended a MPPA convention in Helena and met a  gentleman from Texas, Larry Lourcey, who is a Master Photographer. … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Glacier National Park

Posted on October 2, 2011 by DL Dorr
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Self-assignment / Geometric

Posted on October 1, 2011 by DL Dorr
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Finding the moment: A Day at the Bison Range

Posted on September 22, 2011 by DL Dorr

I have neglected one of the great natural resources of our area.  For too long I have not visited what was once one of my favorite haunts: the National Bison Range at Moiese, MT.  It takes only 90 minutes to … Continue reading →

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