How To Navigate My Website
  • The Website is divided into two main sections, Current Pick and Previous Picks. The Current Pick is the photograph that is currently displayed on the Home Page of the website. Being a current pick does not necessarily mean it is the newest in my collection, only that it's the latest photograph that I have decided to include on the website. Previous Picks are all the other photographs that may or may not have been displayed on the Home Page. These photos are available for viewing and purchase by clicking on the View Photo Album Collection link.


  • The Current Pick is the photograph you see on the home page of the website. On the left hand side navigation bar are link buttons that will bring up more information on the Current Pick. The About link displays a page that gives you a brief synopsis of the photograph which includes where it was taken, what you are seeing in the photograph, and when it was taken. The Available Sizes link displays the sizes, types, and photographic paper finishes that are available. The Purchase link takes you to a secure order form where you can order this photograph in it's various sizes, types, and finishes.


  • View Photo Album Collection link brings up a master display that allows you to select complete information about all Previous Pick photographs on the site. A representative photograph of each Previous Pick is displayed on this page.This photograph has a short title in the lower right hand corner to identify it, example - Red Cone Mountain. To navigate thru the previous picks, use the left and right arrow that is just above the image that is displayed. To bring up complete information on the current photo, click on it. This will take you to a page where you can view all the types and sizes that are available. This page also contains navigation buttons to display information about this pick as well as a link to a secure page to purchase all available sizes, types, and finishes.

  • Navigating a Full Size Photograph
    • When you have selected a photograph to view, a portion of the full photo is displayed on your screen. Centered at the bottom is a menu of icons which control the viewing. From left to right they are:

      • plusclick on this icon to zoom in on the picture
      • minusclick on this icon to zoom out on the picture
      • left arrowclick on this icon to scroll to the left of the picture
      • right arrowclick on this icon to scroll to the right of the picture
      • up arrowclick on this icon to scroll up the picture
      • down arrowclick on this icon to scroll down the picture
      • starclick on this icon to hide the navigation icons
      • handclick on this icon to change the control mode
      • four-arrowsclick on this icon to enter full screen viewing mode

    • Navigating around a photograph is easiest using your mouse. Simply hold the right click button down and move the mouse in the direction you wish to travel in the photograph. A little expermentation on your part will help you decide the best way to move around any given photograph.

Print Styles and Paper Finishes
  • Print Styles, Panoramic, Square, and Standard

    • The Panoramic style is an elongated image that is usually composed of several separate photographs that have been 'stitched' together to provide a much wider view of a subject than is possible with a single frame picture. This style is especially useful in conveying the breathtaking scenery of mountain landscapes, ocean coastlines and city skylines.

    • Square style are just that, their width and height is exaclty the same. Square prints are especially good at focusing the viewers attention on the subject matter of the photograph. Portions of mountain landscapes can be visually enhanced using this type of print.

    • Standard style is the proportions at which the original photograph was taken. It can be 3:2. 4:5, 8:10, and several other dimensions. All of my Standard style photographs are in the 3:2 style. An example of this would be a photograph that is 18" wide and 12" tall.

  • Available Print Finishes, Gloss, Lustre, and Pearl

    • Choose Gloss finish if you want the deepest most saturated colors to stand out. If the Gloss print is to be framed, it is not advisable to use glass in front of the print as this gives two surfaces to reflect light and obscure the print. Instead use an acrylic cover that is UV resistant and Non-Glare.

    • Lustre finish is a good choice for prints that are going to be framed as this surface substantially cuts cuts down on glare and reflections. It also has darker blacks than gloss and can exhibit finer detail. As with Gloss finishes, use an acrylic cover that is UV resistant and Non-Glare instead of glass in front of the print.

    • Pearl (or Metallic) is a gloss type paper that is impregnated with pearl like crystals which produces a metallic look when viewed. Proper lighting of these prints is essential to capture the full essence of this paper. When done properly, a Pearl print appears to glow as it is viewed. The Photograph Arizona Landscape, is absolutely stunning when printed on this paper.