Of the three National Parks in southern Florida, the Everglades is the only one I’d heard of before beginning my park visits. It is an iconic park without any specific iconic places to go.
I don’t remember how I came to the realization that many of the subjects in my photos (usually buildings or memorials) appeared to be leaning backward. It’s one of those things that you don’t realize
The tilt-shift effect creates the illusion of a miniature scene through the blurring of the foreground and background of an image, leaving a narrow band of sharp focus. I’ve found this effect can add visual
I have lived in some of the flattest states in the U.S. Despite this, or maybe because of this, I have always been drawn to the mountains. That is why I was so excited to
I am embarrassed to say that I “used” a polarizing filter for years without the first clue how to actually use it. In my early days of photography, I bought some books on general photography
One of my earliest memories is of traveling through Yellowstone with my mom when I was eight. I vaguely remember Yellowstone Falls, Old Faithful, and an elk along the side of the road. At the
I was intrigued to visit Acadia for several reasons. First, Acadia has one of the most beautiful displays of Fall color in the country. Secondly, despite living within a 3-hour drive of the Atlantic and
A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for. – William Shedd When I display a photo publically (on Flickr, Google+, Smugmug, or display physical prints), my hope is that the
When I first stood up brandonkopp.com nine years ago, I was just proud of my ability to get something published. Over the last nine years, I clung to that original iWeb site as technology moved
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…let’s just call it the National Shrine, is the largest Catholic church in America. Where it fits into the “world’s largest churches” depends on whether you
