Structure – Dan Bourque Photography

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Rustic and Regal

An old homestead barn is dwarfed by the majesty of Grand Teton on a late summer morning.

Details: The Moulton Barns are icons of Grand Teton National Park. They stand as a reminder of the early Mormon settlers to the area, and the surrounding terrain and vegetation shows why the farms and ranches ultimately gave way to preservation and tourism. While others have certainly captured this scene in more dramatic conditions, I still love this image – taken with a zoom lens – because it puts the lonely John Moulton Barn in perspective with its surroundings and majestic backdrop.

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Barn and Beauty

A tired homesteader’s barn sits quietly in the morning light with Grand Teton as a backdrop.

Details: The Moulton Barns in Grand Teton National Park are somewhat legendary in the photography world, so while I’m not breaking any new ground photographically here, it’s a right of passage to add my image to the mix. I love how the morning light brings out the texture in the old wood on the T.A. Moulton barn, and I love how the crystal clear blue sky contrasts with the yellowing grass of August.

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Power on Display

A magnificent lightning bolt lights up the night sky above Colorado Springs.

Details: few things are a more irresistible subject for photography for me than an active thunderstorm at night. This particular storm was amazing with flashes going off inside the storm every several seconds. Only a small fraction of the bolts exited the storm, so I was fortunate to be able to grab this shot. If you’re going to try this at home, remember basic lightning safety, especially if the storm is headed in your direction.

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Cabin Reflection After the Storm

Storm clouds part to reveal an idyllic Colorado cabin reflected in an alpine lake.

Details: I love photographing water, especially the peaceful look of lakes with subtle ripples and great reflections. This scene was captured at Sawmill Reservoir near the town of Breckenridge in the Colorado Rockies. Ten minutes before, there was no sky and sun, but the clouds parted just as the sunset was beginning, and the winds from the evening storm died down to create the calm waters. This image was captured in HDR to preserve the detail in the shadows and highlights in the scene.

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San Diego Night Skyline

Dramatic clouds add drama to the beautiful view of the night time skyline of San Diego, California as seen from Coronado Island.

Details: Coronado Island, across the bay from San Diego, offers a spectacular view of downtown San Diego, especially at night. The colorful lights of the downtown skyscrapers are reflected in the gentle waves as are the blue and red lights and “41” of the aircraft carrier USS Midway.

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Stars Swirling Above the Cabin

Hundreds of streaking stars swirl around and in the large windows of Look Out Lodge.

Details: This star trail image was created from more than 100 minutes of total exposure time on the deck of Look Out Lodge on Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. The circle created by the stars indicates the camera is pointed north (northwest to be exact). What I love about this particular image is the way the stars reflected in the window arc the opposite direction creating a sense of balance in the composition.

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Star Trails over the Cabin

Stars arc over Look Out Lodge on Lake Cumberland.

Details: Star trail photos are one of my favorite things to do with a camera. It’s different from other images in that you can’t really see the lines of the trails until you process the image which requires a lot of estimation and visualization of your composition. This image, looking south over Look Out Lodge on Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, represents about 70 minutes of total exposure time. The brightest “star” in the upper right is Jupiter.

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Cozy Evening at the Cabin

Lights of a cabin on Lake Cumberland glow bright and warm as darkness captures the last remnants of day.

Details: This image was taken at the aptly named “Look Out Lodge” on Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky where I stayed with my family for a week. I walked outside for something completely unrelated to photography, turned around, and immediately ran for my camera. I just love how the dark blue color of the sky and clouds made for a great silhouette of the cabin and its warm lights.

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Rays Behind the Cathedral

Brilliant rays of the morning sun shine across the face of the National Cathedral.

Details: I had to maneuver around the grounds of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. to get into the perfect position to capture the sun along the outline of the cathedral. It’s tough to aim a lens flare, but I love how the bright gold and green flare here lends a sublime quality to the photo. Because of the bright sun shining straight into the lens, I captured this in HDR with three exposures to preserve all the detail in the shadow of the church. I “pushed” the HDR a little more than I normally do for this shot because I love the bold color and slightly surreal result it yielded.

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Autumn Branches over the Cathedral

The branches of a tree turned red by autumn frames a tower of the National Cathedral.

Details: I love how the elements of the red autumn tree, blue sky, clouds and ornate tower come together in this photo taken on a nice October day in Washington, D.C. This image was captured in HDR to preserve the shadow detail of the branches and church against the bright morning sky.

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National Cathedral Autumn

Red leaves of autumn frame the stone towers of the National Cathedral.

Details: This image was taken on a fine October morning at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. A wide-angle lens was used to capture the tall scene and results in the exaggerated angles of the church which helps accentuate the height of the structure. This image was captured in HDR to preserve the detail in the shadow of the structure even though it was heavily back lit by the morning sun.

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Passageways of Marble and Stone

Marble floors reflect stone arches of a passageway at the National Cathedral.

Details: I loved the series of archways along this passageway at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. In the low light, the floor made for the perfect improvised tripod, and the designs in the marble floor complement the lines of the stonework well.

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Cathedral Glass

Morning sun streams through stained glass under a canopy of elaborate stonework at the National Cathedral.

Details: This image was captured at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. I like this image because of the way the stonework frames the glass and the colors blend from golden to purple throughout the image.

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Vertical Waves in Vegas

Undulating shapes and colors combine to weave your eye into this scene on the Las Vegas strip.

Details: this images was taken on a cool March night. The long exposure was perfect for capturing the color and detail of the scene and for capturing people in a surreal blur as they enjoyed a walk along Las Vegas Boulevard.

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Glass Sunset in Vegas

Pink and gold clouds at sunset reflected in a landscape of glass in Las Vegas.

Details: this image was taken just after a March sunset at City Center on the Las Vegas strip.

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Blue Chapel

Aluminum spires painted blue by the morning light leads to the silver cross at the US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel.

Details: morning sun through the stained glass windows transform the aluminum structure of the US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel into a blue and purple masterpiece which adds to the solemn but uplifting atmosphere of the chapel. Taken with a wide-angle lens in the chapel’s 50th anniversary year.

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Academy Chapel Glass

Morning light creates a tunnel of color in the US Air Force Academy Chapel.

Details: the stained glass of the US Air Force Academy Chapel transforms the aluminum walls into blue and purple paintings. Taken with a wide-angle lens on a May morning in the chapel’s 50th anniversary year.

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Academy Chapel Portrait

Silver spires of the US Air Force Academy Chapel pointing into a heavenly blue sky.

Details: morning sun highlights the modern aluminum spires of the US Air Force Academy’s cadet chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Taken with a wide-angle lens on a May morning in the chapel’s 50th year.

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