Focus on Nature / Iceland – See Icelandic Horses

The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse that has lived in Iceland since the mid-800s AD, having been brought to the island by Viking settlers. It has since been bred for centuries without the addition of outside bloodstock. The most beloved trait of the...

Focus on Nature / Iceland – Walk Between Continents

During one of our field trips on the Reykjanes peninsula we will walk between continents (Europe and America) in few seconds. This bridge crosses between the European and American plates. Read more about John Paul’s Iceland workshop (August 18-22) here. Focus on Nature (Photography Workshops...

Focus on Nature / Iceland – Visit Geothermal Wonderlands

Iceland lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is the interface between American and European tectonic plates. The plates are diverging at an average rate of two centimeters per year. The gap is filled with molten lava. This is the reason for the geothermal heat in...

Focus on Focus On Nature / Iceland – Easy Access to Dramatic Locations With Jeeps

During our workshops at Focus on Nature we will travel in jeeps for our field trips. Using jeeps for our field trips gives us great flexibility for destinations and recreation during the evenings. Read and see more about jeeps and destinations here. Read more about...

Caponigro & Versace – Free Weekend Workshop in Iceland

Focus on Nature (Photography Workshops in Iceland) announces the combined forces of John Paul Caponigro and Vincent Versace in a special weekend. John Paul and Vincent will work on location discussing their varied processes before, during, and after making images. Participants will be able to...

12 Great Photographs From Chris Rainier’s Sacred

        Enjoy this selection of photographs from Chris Rainier’s new book Sacred. Find the book Sacred here. Find out more about Chris Rainier here. Visit Cultural Sanctuaries here. Follow Chris Rainier on Instagram here. Read our Q&A here. Read our Conversation here. Find Quotes...

Three Keys To Analyzing Images – Content, Form & Feeling

1 Realistic images emphasize content. 2 Graphic images emphasize form. 3 Expressionistic images emphasize feeling. 4 Impressionistic images may evoke content, form, and/or feeling.   Making verbal statements about visual images can be challenging. But, it’s also very useful. Learning to make useful statements about...

Enjoy Sandra Chandler’s New Project Salt – Website, Book, Exhibits

SALT Pushdot Gallery, Portland, OR February 4th – March 31st, 2022 Artist Reception: TBD www.salt.photography www.sandrachandler.com Instagram Sandra Marill Chandler’s new body of work juggles abstraction and realism.  Her aerial interpretation of unexpected color patterns is based upon the salt evaporation basins of the San Francisco...

Greenland – Ice Fiords & Auroras

Greenland – Ice Fiords & Auroras   TBD . Discounts Policies Register Now! Space Is Limited   This is a Digital Photo Destinations workshop. Caponigro Arts & D-65 discounts do not apply   Register Now ! Payment Policies   Price includes flights to Greenland, berth, and...

Why It’s So Important To Develop Personal Projects

Find out more about my exhibit Antarctica here. As a fine artist, I advance my career with personal projects. Personal projects also create a clearer direction for and develop greater meaning in my life. My life would be unfulfilled without them. You don’t need to...