Christopher Leavell Photography

Rural Vs Urban: Phoenix

2010-04-12T14:15:00.002-06:00

This image contrasts two vastly different ways of life. Taken in Laveen, AZ

Good Morning Arizona

2009-08-10T21:12:00.002-06:00

We spent all last week in the HOT Phoenix sun looking at cheap foreclosures. After two days of walking through un-air conditioned houses and looking at more pavement and cement brick walls than I have seen in a long time, we got up before sunrise and took a drive though the Usery Mountain Recreation Area east of Mesa. We enjoyed a beautiful Arizona sunrise.

Salmonfly Hatch

2009-06-02T17:43:00.006-06:00

The Salmonfly hatch is just about over on the Henry’s Fork river outside of Ashton. Every May and June the trout gorge themselves on these flies. If fly fishermen catch the hatch just right, they can have a some of the best dry fly fishing in the country.

Here are a few fly fishing web-sites and blogs from the Henry's Fork area.

slimytrout.com : blog by Steve Hoovler
Chi Wulff :Read the Chi Wulff story
Jimmy's "All Season Angler":
I won a hat and some flies in a EIPS photo contest from All Season Angler last year. It is currently my favorite hat!
Three Rivers Ranch
Trout Hunter
Henry's Fork Anglers
Henry's Fork Foundation

Arizona

2009-05-29T13:05:00.002-06:00

We had to opportunity to spend a week in Arizona and were fortunate to arrive as the saguaro flowers were in full bloom.

Spring Clouds

2009-05-11T09:27:00.003-06:00

Drummond, Idaho

Now that the hazy winter clouds have gone we now have the beautiful spring clouds full of rain moving in. It has been a beautiful spring here in Eastern Idaho.

Done for the Season

2009-04-23T20:20:00.003-06:00

Spring has finally arrived in Eastern Idaho and people now feel its safe to put away the snow removal equipment. Today we even heard thunder from a passing rain storm. It is music to our ears.

Beauty and Loveliness

2009-04-11T11:15:00.003-06:00

When we are delighted with flowery meadows and gentle breezes of wind, we may consider that we only see the emanations of the sweet benevolence of Jesus Christ; when we behold the fragrant rose and lily, we see his love and purity. So the green trees and fields, and singing of birds, are emanations of his infinite joy and benignity; the easiness and naturalness of trees and vines are shadows of his infinite beauty and loveliness; the crystal rivers and murmuring streams have footsteps of his sweet grace and bounty.

Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758

Photo Tips

2009-04-06T10:23:00.005-06:00

Over the last few months I have been experimenting with various photo techniques and editing techniques in order to better match the view of the human eye. One popular way to balance high contrasting elements is to use a graduated filter system. Another method is to use an HDR where several digital images, taken at different exposures, are combined using a software program. The technology for HDR's has improved substantially in the last few years and will continue to improve. I have decided to start working with HDR's on a limited basis in order to more effectively capture what is seen with the human eye. The program I am using is Dynamic Photo HDR

Last Pictures of Winter

2009-04-01T10:30:00.005-06:00

near Squirrel, Idaho.

Grainville, Idaho

I hope...

We have had snow all this week in the Ashton area.

Early Spring

2009-03-21T15:10:00.001-06:00

Spring has almost arrived in Eastern Idaho.
I never thought brown grass could look so good!