In searching for the most compelling landscape photographs, often I try to find unique locations that have a broad view or perspective and combine that composition with dramatic light. If I’m successful, then the resulting image conveys a sense of awe. In a 2012 study published in Psychological Science, Melanie Rudd, et. al., concluded that… Read More
Why Avoid Dark and Creepy Subjects for Healthcare Art?
Butterflies are the only good bugs for healthcare art. Most other bugs don’t work. Buy why? According to Ulrich and Gilpin the same prohibition can be applied to snakes, spiders and big mammals looking right at you. Basically they are saying: Avoid all creepy subjects. There are two theories to explain this: Evolutionary Theory says that humans… Read More
My Secret Weapon in Finding Locations
The picture above is from the Palouse region of Washington State, but most nature photographers would never know it. Why? Because Steptoe Butte is a place where every photographer goes in the Palouse, so most of the pictures from that area have Steptoe Butte photos. The photo above is one of our more popular images,… Read More
5 Healthcare Design Features That are at The Leading Edge
CNN published an article this morning about Hospital designs that are changing the way you’re cared for By Elizabeth Stamp. The 5 Key takeaways for me are: In designing & building healthcare facilities, “How do you attract and retain your community and your patients? How do you attract and retain doctors and nurses?” – Pat Bosch,… Read More
Your Opinion Needed: Are Night Skies Appropriate for Healthcare Art?
Night sky photography just wasn’t very accessible or possible in the past. Without a telescope, special rotating mounts, etc. images made with professional film cameras were marginal quality at best. The new sensors in cameras today yield the night sky as a “print worthy quality” subject for photographers. I use a multiple exposure method to… Read More