Category Archives: photography workshops

standing the test of time

Posted on July 1, 2017 by living with love and peace

I have driven by this tree thousands of times.  Recently, I stopped and created this image.  The time was 4 PM and the sun was high in the sky.  The winds were blowing about 15-20 and I dared not let … Continue reading →

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Sperm Whale Photography Expedition December 1-12th, 2018

Posted on May 27, 2017 by living with love and peace

  December 1-12th, 2018 is the next Sperm Whale trip in Dominica.   Ten days of whale swimming and 11 nights of accommodation.  Cost is $8,995 December is great month to swim with Sperm Whales.  Who wants to go?   … Continue reading →

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Remembering my first Tonga Trip

Posted on May 26, 2017 by living with love and peace

Aloha, I still remember my first trip to Tonga in 2006.  I chartered a 60 foot sail boat with a whale swim permit and spent 2 weeks sailing through the island group.  We spent 6 days in the Vavau’ island group … Continue reading →

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MoRe JaWs InSaNitY

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Doug Hoffman

It’s been a few weeks since I got up in the dark, and joined a bunch of fearless photographers and surfers and headed towards Jaws Surf Break in order to catch the sunrise and some waves prior to the surfers … Continue reading →

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Nature Challenge Day Two

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Doug Hoffman

Thank you to Mark Strickland for this most recent Nature Challenge. This is day two and as part of the challenge need to call out another photographer.  Kai Matthes, I choose you! Post a Nature image for seven days and nominate … Continue reading →

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Day six of Seven Day Nature Challenge

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

This image was created last week, and it shows my friend Kai Matthes along side a majestic Sperm Whale that just happens to be upside down with its jaw exposed.  The female named Can Opener enjoys brief interactions with swimmers … Continue reading →

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Day 5 of 7 day Nature Challenge.

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

Part of what I do when leading whale photography trip is help people with their camera settings so that when the moment comes, they are ready to make good photographs. While in the water I do my best to manage … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

Reality Check.  People are free to think what they will. You don’t have to like it, but in order to live with happiness rather than resentment you need to accept it.

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Rainy days allow photographers to create images with a bit of drama

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

I was hoping the low clouds would allow for great light at sunset but that did not happen.  Instead the cloud cover intensified and rain came.   This image was created only seconds before the deluge that came. Happy imaging everyone.

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At home on the water

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Doug Hoffman

This image was created in Indonesia.  I was on a boat returning to the harbor and just happened to see these houses coming up ahead and managed to grab a camera and capture this scene.  While these homes look in … Continue reading →

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