Beth Buelow

Horizons Photography Conference Elevate your photography skills, connect with like-minded nature photographers, and explore new creative ideas at the Horizons Photography Conference in Durango, Colorado

PS: There's still time to register to join us for the conference! BETH100 gets you $100 off your registration through Aug 17. We'd love to meet you in beautiful Durango! www.horizonsphoto.com

Pro Photo Tips by Beth Buelow — Horizons Photo Letting Go of the Literal By Beth Buelow Raise your hand if you love fall! 🖐️ It’s a season of beautiful light, interesting textures, and of course, the brilliant colors. As Albert Camus said, “Au...

Where does your photography generally land: literal, non-literal, or abstract? I offer some tips on moving towards the abstract side of the spectrum in this post for @opaconferences.bsky.social and the upcoming Horizons Fall Photo Conference. www.horizonsphoto.com/blog/pro-pho...

rocks appearing to fall through a cascade of water

waterfalling.

Some creative fun with in-camera multiple exposure and ICM.

Had a great conversation with @michaelbollino.bsky.social recently... the episode is now live on the @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social YouTube channel!

youtu.be/rVaDIu3IEwg

It’s more than just a picture of fog over ice.

New on YouTube: Talor Stone shares how science, history, and local context shape the stories behind her polar photography, with @bethbuelow.bsky.social.

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#NaturePhotographyCollective #VisualStorytelling #TalorStone #NPCYouTube

I'm teaming up with @stephjohnphoto.bsky.social in 2026 to lead a Midwest Photo/Creativity Retreat as part of @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social, and we'd love your input on locations! Here's the quick survey to give us feedback: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #midwestphotography #photographyworkshop

What a fabulous new offering!

📢 Just launched: Nature Photography Workshops! Join top pros LIVE & in-person across Death Valley, Escalante & beyond—fully guided Jeep overlanding, meals, lodging & permits included, plus a FREE 1-year NPC membership. Spots are limited! 🌟
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#NPW #NaturePhotographyCollective

😂🥰 No pressure, LOL! I look forward to seeing you then!!

This post makes.my.week, even though I'm late to seeing it!
Thanks so much, @aramvartian.com !! It was a pleasure to share and engage with you all. I'll be back at the end of Oct; hope to see you there!

Oof. I've been Bluesky negligent 🤦‍♀️ Here's some eye candy to bring me back into the fold. These are in-camera ME abstractions of Gordon Huether's 2020 art installation at Salt Lake City International Airport, "The Canyon."

Promotional image for Pixels podcast episode featuring photographer Michele Sons

Abstract purple flowers surrounded by green leaves

My guest for this week's Pixels podcast is the amazing Michele Sons. These are some images I created in Oct that reflect a sense of experimentation and play Michele encourages us to embrace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhIP...

Thank you 💙🤎 We could all use some calm and balance right now 💙🤎

Thanks so much, Jackson 😊

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Thank you, Jakob! 😊

Winter afternoon at the beach (Mar 9 2025)
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#naturephotography #beachphotography #abstractphotography #westmichigan

Fabulously swoopy desert goodness 😍

He always does!!

Belated thank you for sharing, Sherri 💙

Thanks very much!

Belated thanks, Julia :-)

Thanks very much, Christoph 😊

Thank you so much, RJ!

Thank you, Kristen! I grew up afraid of dogs; it wasn't until late HS that I started to let down my guard, and it was 20 yrs after that before I agreed w/my husband about adopting a dog. Now I'm the biggest dog mamma 😂 I just want ALL.THE.DOGS.

I can't resist sharing this pic I took last night of my sweet Gracie Belle. She is, of course, looking at me so intently because I'm holding a treat that she is eager to enjoy. Dogs are balm for the soul 🤎🤎🤎
#chocolatelab #labradorretriever

YouTube video by Pixels: Exploring the Heart and Art of Photography What Happens When You Put Yourself Into the Frame? | Sara Kushner on Pixels Podcast

The delightful Sara Kushner joins me for this week's Pixels podcast episode for a chat about environmental self-portraiture. Her wisdom applies to both being in front of and behind the camera as she encourages us to take risks and stretch ourselves creatively.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2upz...

Thanks, Laura! I was so excited when I saw those curves 😀 It's the little things, right!?

a grid of 16 images showing mostly close-ups of texture. Included are wood, rock, ice, frozen lake, lichen, a few trees, and a small plant. Taken in Estes Park, Colorado, Feb 2025

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From rough wood + sparkling snow to icy bubbles + ancient lichen...Marys Lake, Lily Lake, and Sprague Lake in/near Estes Park, CO, offered diverse delights for the visually curious 🤩. Sixteen small scenes from all three lakes, Feb 2025. #winterphotography #rmnp #textures

Thanks very much! 😊 🙌