Wonderful evening sky over Santa Barbara. The colors are more intense during winter months, so I can’t wait to see this soon again…

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I am often seeking new and unique compositions on relatively popular locations, and I have a fascination with arches framing subjects. While wandering around the incredible landscapes surrounding factory butte, I came across this small arch, perhaps two feet wide and tall, with a perfect view of the butte itself. I had found this composition the evening before, and kept note of it’s location for sunrise. Luckily, the sunrise was quite nice allowing the butte to turn various shades of red before the sun finally made it’s way above the horizon. The small window was catching some of the warm glow and added a nice contrast to the butte in the distance. This was one of my most productive mornings photographing the southwest, and came away with a handful of images from just this location. Truly one of the gems of the great southwest!

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Riomaggiore is the southermost village in Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in a small valley in the Laguria region of Italy. The village dates to the early 13th century, best known for its seaside beauty, historic character and wines produced in the town’s vineyards. This photo was taken at dusk on an evening in May.

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On this day , we had first a heavy rain, followed by a hailstorm .. and as a grand finale, a rainbow 🙂

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Under the Coney island pier

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Baffin Island Photo Adventure 2016 is getting closer. For those that are still looking for late summer workshop of the lifetime, it is the last chance to reserve the spot.
If you picture yourself hiking among Arctic giants like visible on this photo Mt. Thor, contact me me at arturstanisz@gmail.com or elsewhere.
This photo was taken literally from my campsite. It was an incredibly quiet morning with Arctic haze hanging in the air. It created an unforgettable atmosphere that was additionally enhanced by the presence of the powerful force that Mt. Thor brings to this place.

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Somewhere In Alaska

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