High Plains Imagery

16/05/2020

Drone demo reel.

https://vimeo.com/419188137

Drone Demo reel Colorado Filmed DJI Inspire 2, P4P and Mavic 2 PRO drones

27/02/2020

19/10/2019

Fall Colors at 11 Mile Canyon, Colorado
https://vimeo.com/367495283

Low level drone video of Fall colors at 11 Mile Canyon Colorado October 2019

22/04/2019

Leadville, Colorado 4 20 2019
https://vimeo.com/331710769

Visited Leadville, Colorado on 04 20 2019

31/03/2019

Eleven Mile Canyon 1 week after the March 2019 Blizzard.
https://vimeo.com/326245398

Shot with a DJI Mavic2 Pro Drone in 4k. Final edit in 1080P

28/03/2019

100 Tips from Professional Photographer Eric Kim, a street photographer who also holds photography workshops.

Here's the full list:

1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they're a good photographer.
2. Always shoot in RAW. Always.
3. Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer.
4. Photo editing is an art in itself
5. The rule of thirds works 99% of the time.
6. Macro photography isn't for everybody.
7. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.
9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.
10. Film isn't better than digital.
11. Digital isn't better than film.
12. There is no "magic" camera or lens.
13. Better lenses don't give you better photos.
14. Spend less time looking at other people's work and more time shooting your own.
15. Don't take your DSLR to parties.
16. Girls dig photographers.
17. Making your photos b/w doesn't automatically make them "artsy"
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you "photoshop" your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the "digital darkroom".
19. You don't need to take a photo of everything.
20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.
22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.
23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a vo**ur.
24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.
25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.
26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.
27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.
28. The more photos you take, the better you get.
29. Don't be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.
30. Only show your best photos.
31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.
32. Join an online photography forum.
33. Critique the works of others.
34. Think before you shoot.
35. A good photo shouldn't require explanation (although background information often adds to an image). *
36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.
37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.
38. Grain is beautiful.
39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.
40. Simplicity is key.
41. The definition of photography is: "painting with light." Use light in your favor.
42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.
43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.
44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
47. Don't pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.
48. Take straight photos.
49. Shoot with confidence.
50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.
51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.
52. Give your photos to friends.
53. Give them to strangers.
54. Don't forget to frame them.
55. Costco prints are cheap and look great.
56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).
57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.
58. Photos make great presents.
59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.
60. Candid>Posed.
61. Natural light is the best light.
62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best "walk-around" focal length.
63. Don't be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.
64. You don't need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don't even own one).
65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be "artsy" is exploitation.
67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.
68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.
69. You can't "photoshop" bad images into good ones.
70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.
71. You don't need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.
73. Cameras as tools, not toys.
74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren't much different.
75. Photography isn't a hobby- it's a lifestyle.
76. Make photos, not excuses.
77. Be original in your photography. Don't try to copy the style of others.
78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.
79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.
80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.
82. Laughter always draws out peoples' true character in a photograph.
83. Don't look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.
84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.
85. Have fun while taking photos.
86. Never delete any of your photos.
87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.
88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.
89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.
90. Learn how to read a histogram.
91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.
92. Don't be afraid to take photos in the rain.
93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.
94. Never take photos on an empty stomach.
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.
97. Never stop taking photos
98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life
99. Capture the decisive moment
100. Write your own list.

24/02/2019

A short video that my Son Nathan shot and edited for a local non profit. It just won an Addy award. Directed and Produced by Ralph Giordano.

Children with Special Needs | Zach’s Place at The Laurie Hillyard Family Center encourages creativity and create art, write stories and participate in musical…

03/02/2019

Downtown Colorado Springs test flight on Jan 27 2019. Two different drones. Inspire2 with X7 camera and Mavic2 pro. This was a test to compare color grading of these two drones. They match really well.
https://vimeo.com/313729153/

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03/02/2019

Cathedral Park, near Victor Colorado. Drone video.
https://vimeo.com/315050054

Drone video from my Mavic2 Pro. Cathedral Park near Victor Colorado

25/11/2018

Spruce Mountain. Greenland, Colorado.
https://vimeo.com/231075215

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26/10/2018

Fall colors Palmer Lake October 2018

22/10/2018

19/09/2018

A couple of Southbound trains at Palmer Lake, Colorado

25/06/2018

South Park Colorado. Photo set 3

25/06/2018

South Park Colorado photo set 2

24/06/2018

South Park Colorado photo set 1

11/06/2018

Historic Golden Cycle Mill smoke stack. Colorado Springs, Co. This Gold Mill was the largest producing Gold Mill in the US for several years.

11/06/2018

Short video abandoned ranch in East Colorado Springs.

01/06/2018

BNSF SB Coal train at Palmer Lake, CO 4 30 2018 Shot with a Sony A7RII on the ground. DJI Inspire 2 in the air using Prores 422HQ codec.

31/05/2018

DJI Inspire 2 in the air using Prores 422HQ codec.

28/05/2018

Colorado Springs Sunset 12 1 2017 Shot with a Sony A7RII.

28/05/2018

Colorado Springs Moon 5 27 2018 Nikon P900 1800mm Zoom.