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2010-04-26T14:04:00.001-05:00

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2010-04-25T21:37:00.000-05:00

This is the week! This Saturday, I'll debut my documentary Bois d'Arc Goodbye back in my home county and I am pretty excited. While we were making the film, producer Don Cash of Texas Parks & Wildlife Television followed Bubba and I to create this segment for the Emmy award winning television show.

Turkey Time in Texas

2010-04-11T22:53:00.002-05:00

I went out to see how things in turkey land are shaking out and sure enough, the breeding season is in full swing. Here are a few from Saturday morning. var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The April Newsletter

2010-04-11T21:27:00.001-05:00

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Red Plains

2010-04-11T20:18:00.002-05:00

Here is a short video I produced about a cool little ranch southwest of Childress in Motley County, Texas. var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Texas Parks & Wildlife Television Preview

2010-04-06T23:17:00.001-05:00

Here's a preview of a piece that Texas Parks & Wildlife television did on Bubba and I on our Bois d'Arc Creek project. Make sure you check it out on a PBS or public access cable in your area. The entire segment airs between April 18-25. var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Texoma Stripers

2010-04-02T09:40:00.001-05:00

I went fishing with my new buddy JD Lyle a couple of weeks ago and we shot this video out on Lake Texoma. In all, JD, Trent Barnes, and Bubba caught fish but me??? Nothin'... var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Bois d'Arc Goodbye Debuts

2010-03-22T23:48:00.002-05:00

For the past year now, my brother Bubba and I have been working on this documentary about a creek where we grew up. If all goes as plans, a lake will soon flood the bottomlands where we roamed as boys. This half hour documentary takes a look at the creek from a historic, ecological, and personal standpoint and hopes to serve as a reminder of the heritage that is lost if the lake becomes a

Blue Lacy

2010-03-21T17:00:00.004-05:00

Just got back from a central Texas trip where I photographed Julie Neumann and her beautiful Texas Blue Lacy dog for an upcoming magazine article. This set-up is easy... For the dog shots I just used an 85mm f1.2 lens. For the dog and Julie, I lit it using a single flash to the camera left. Super, super easy stuff. var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The March 2010 Newsletter

2010-03-11T13:01:00.001-06:00

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the russellgraves.com Photo Minute

2010-03-10T22:57:00.000-06:00

This time, we talk flight photography.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

A New Ad

2010-03-01T20:06:00.003-06:00

One of my images came out in a new ad for HS Strut decoys. I love collaborating with designers and art directors on helping their vision come to life in ads.This is a tongue-in-cheek ad but effective nonetheless.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The Pig Bomb

2010-02-18T11:14:00.006-06:00

I went out with my buddy Luke Boedeker yesterday. Luke is a pilot and is sometimes hired by ranchers to perform animal damage management on ranches where the feral pig population is out of control.Also, I have to mention that Luke is a cool guy with the coolest aircraft I've ever seen.Anyway, I went flying with him over a Texas Rolling Plains ranch and helped him help the ranchers with the pig

There's an App for that

2010-02-16T13:54:00.002-06:00

I-Phone apps meets russellgraves.com.I thought this was kind of cool.

Bois d'Arc Goodbye

2010-02-07T16:46:00.002-06:00

I usually don't blog on every article or photo I've ever taken but this one is different. This is a story that's pretty close to me and one which I've involved myself more than any other project I've ever done. This article and the coming film is more than 30-years in the making.Check out the web posted article HEREvar addthis_pub="russellgraves"; var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Incredible

2010-01-27T07:07:00.002-06:00

Now while this video is conceptual, it is just a peek at where technology is headed for the print industry. While I predict magazines and books will be around for a while, these coming tablet readers offer some exciting opportuinites for photographers and wannabe videographers like me.Take a few minutes to look.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

russellgraves.com Photo Minute

2010-01-10T15:52:00.004-06:00

How to deal with metering on backgrounds with lots of contrast.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

My Favorites from 2009

2010-01-05T00:01:00.005-06:00

Here's a collection of some of my favorite blog images (in no particular order) from 2009. They are my favorite for a variety of reasons. Some may be technically good while others may have an emotional connection.Either way I think 2009 was a productive year and I look forward to what 2010 brings.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The January 2010 Newsletter - New Look!

2010-01-04T21:47:00.002-06:00

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Knox County Honkers

2010-01-03T17:58:00.004-06:00

Yesterday, I went on a goose hunt with my buddy Justin Hill of Ranger Creek Goose (www.rangercreekgoose.com).I love waterfowl hunting because of its grittiness and its active nature. Therefore, there are always lots of good opportunities for great images.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Pre-Christmas Duck Hunt

2009-12-29T17:55:00.003-06:00

We knew the snow storm was coming to North Texas but we hunted anyway. Wet and sloppy, the day was a bit warm but the ducks were plentiful. In the end, the day was a productive one for me, my brother, and fellow hunter JJ Kent and his dog Bo.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Making a Point

2009-12-29T17:14:00.004-06:00

I was privileged to spend a bit of time in the field with my Buddy Mike Burpo last week. I have to say that Mike is an incredible dog trainer and it is always a treat to go out with him and his dogs to make some memorable images.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";