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So far Colin Burch has created 41 blog entries.

Capturing A More Perfect Moment

2024-06-26T14:22:34+00:00

During a recent trip to Ireland, I decided to explore a small island just east of Dublin called Howth (pronounced "Hoath"). I virtually scouted the location (using the Photographer's Ephemeris & Google Street View) to

Capturing A More Perfect Moment2024-06-26T14:22:34+00:00

A Photographer’s Dilemma

2024-06-25T03:46:46+00:00

Recently, we visited family in Colorado and had the luxury of being driven around to see all the sights the beautiful mountainous country has to offer. However, as a photographer, I would like to stop

A Photographer’s Dilemma2024-06-25T03:46:46+00:00

Preparation and Solitude: Sunrise Cathedral Rock

2024-06-25T02:51:23+00:00

While visiting family in Phoenix, Arizona, I decided to take a trek up to Sedona to capture the iconic rock formations during sunrise. This was one of those scenarios where thorough research and meticulous planning

Preparation and Solitude: Sunrise Cathedral Rock2024-06-25T02:51:23+00:00

Capturing the Unexpected

2024-06-25T02:08:16+00:00

Travel photography often throws you into situations where meticulous planning and scouting are not feasible. This black and white photo, taken on a beach in Labason, Philippines, exemplifies the spontaneity required in such scenarios. The

Capturing the Unexpected2024-06-25T02:08:16+00:00

Persevering Through the Haze

2024-06-25T02:06:53+00:00

Shooting the sunrise on Topsail Island, North Carolina, can be a magical experience, but sometimes the weather and lighting conditions don't align with your expectations. On a particularly humid morning, I encountered this exact scenario.

Persevering Through the Haze2024-06-25T02:06:53+00:00

Framed World Map

2024-06-23T15:19:05+00:00

The largest frame I've made to-date at 4ft x 2ft. Made of Wenge & Zebrawood with sheetmetal backing to make the map magnetic.

Framed World Map2024-06-23T15:19:05+00:00

Behind the Scenes of a Serene River Sunrise

2024-06-24T02:52:59+00:00

Early one humid August morning in 2021, I found myself on a white water rafting trip on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. The trip was already a memorable adventure, but what made it even

Behind the Scenes of a Serene River Sunrise2024-06-24T02:52:59+00:00

Custom Exotic Wood Desktop

2024-06-23T15:19:06+00:00

A family member received a motorized, adjustable-height desk frame and asked if I could make a desktop similar to the cutting boards I gifted everyone at Christmas. I started by narrowing the wood selection

Custom Exotic Wood Desktop2024-06-23T15:19:06+00:00

Floating Shelf with Hidden Drawer

2024-06-24T02:58:06+00:00

A family member was interested in gift for their spouse, a police officer, to securely store their service weapons while off-duty. They liked the idea of a floating shelf so I worked on

Floating Shelf with Hidden Drawer2024-06-24T02:58:06+00:00

Jig for Installing Cutting Board Feet

2024-06-24T02:58:06+00:00

Recently, while finishing up a batch of cutting boards, I wanted to find a faster, more efficient way to mark the holes for installing the rubber feet. I had been simply using a square; measuring

Jig for Installing Cutting Board Feet2024-06-24T02:58:06+00:00
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