Across the Southwest » People

Rio Grande Kayaker

Adam Schallau — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:50:02 +0000

A kayaker navigates the rapids on the “Race Course”, a section of rough water on the Rio Grande near Taos, New Mexico.

~Tech details~

Camera & Lens: Canon EOS 50D and EF70-200 f/4L IS USM lens

Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 second and ISO 320

Filters: Hoya HD circular polarizer

Notes: Shot hand-held.

Alan Heuer – Artist at work

Adam Schallau — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:37:11 +0000

My wife and I were walking the Taos Plaza this afternoon when we stopped in Sage Fine Art on the southeast corner of the plaza. Inside, artist Alan Heuer was working on one of his latest paintings. Alan was kind enough to let me look over his shoulder as he worked and we talked about his art. If you would like to see more of his work, I suggest you visit Sage Fine Art and Alan’s website and blog.

Today’s Image ~ Patience of a Saint

Guy on the Edge at Grand Canyon

Adam Schallau — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:54:31 +0000

Guy on the edge, Grand Canyon National Park.

I was shooting from Yavapai Point a couple of nights ago when this guy climbs over the railing and steps down onto an incredibly tiny outcropping of rock. Crazy! His name is Vofka and he is from the Ukraine. Really great guy and has tons of confidence. He is also incredibly patient. I asked to wait while I got a shot of him on the ledge and he was kind enough to oblige.

Vofka, it was great meeting you. I hope you enjoy the photograph.