Author: swkrullimaging

Colorado photographer and outdoor writer, book author and blogger specializes in non fiction photography books, novels, blog posts, beautiful portraiture plus sports and nature photography for sale and video. Also advocates for the preservation and humane treatment of wildlife and all God's four legged creatures.

Secrets of ISO, Exposure and Noise

blonde runner

The purpose of this article is to clear up myths and misinformation about image exposure, ISO, and noise. So, what is exposure exactly? Exposure is simply the amount of light reaching your sensor or film in a given amount of time. The amount of light reaching your sensor is determined by the length of time the camera’s shutter is open, and the size of the opening in your selected lens model.

American White Pelicans: A Spectacle at Manitou Lake

Pelicans

Finally getting around to a backlog of pictures, these from a beautiful morning on Manitou Lake with some American white pelicans, and a sassy red-winged blackbird.

The Truth About Colorado’s Native Gray Wolves

gray wolf

Social media platforms are filled with disinformation posts by the ranching and hunting communities, calling Colorado's imported wolves an invasive or non-native species. They claim that these wolves are not the same as the ones that traditionally inhabited the state.

Warriors for Wildlife – Episode Two

Coyote and Cowboy

I'm pleased to announce that Episode Two - Death on the Yampa, of my serial novel Warriors for Wildlife has been published on my Substack for your reading enjoyment! Warriors for Wildlife is my fourth in the series with this set of characters, and I'm looking forward to a year of putting my imagination to the test!

Photo Adventure in the Arsenal

Snowy Egret

My alarm sounded long before sunrise and I struggled to open my eyes. A few seconds later, and I had vanquished the unwelcome noise and sat up in a daze. What was the reason for the rude awakening? I gathered my wits and remember that it was Friday, our day to get an early start for a photo adventure in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.