Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

writer Elizabeth Gilbert on creativity at TED

 A wonderful talk by writer Elizabeth Gilbert on fear and creativity. What do you do when your best work might be behind you? 

20 minutes and well worth it.

-Stephen Alvarez

Nick Nichol's Biggest Tree Photo NGM/NPR Picture Show

Nick Nichol's talks about photographing redwoods on NPR's Picture Show (here). It was a lot of work. As a personal aside, Nick introduced me to National Geographic in 1995 and to my wife April in 1996. Great work as always Nick.

-Stephen Alvarez

The Canon 7D is in at Foto Care

I just heard that the Canon 7D is in at Photo Care. Ira Block just picked his up and is writing an initial review as you read. Stay Tuned

-Stephen Alvarez

Fantastic Pit Georgia, the last of my TAG vignettes

The last of the TAG vignettes that I shot for June's Deep South story. I had thought we would use these on the NG website but they never made it. 

I'm showing photos from that story Thursday at the University of the South (details here).

-Stephen Alvarez

To play well on older computers turn "HD OFF" when the video starts to play

This was all shot on a Canon 1ds MK III with a 35 mm 1.4 lens 

sunlight moves through the Conoly Hole, Tennessee

250 pictures that I shot with John Benson last year. I finally took the time to put them all together. 

-Stephen Alvarez

Dave Yoder On and Off the Catwalk on Lens.Blog

My friend Dave Yoder's EXCELLENT coverage of Fashion Week in Milan on NYT LensBlog (here ).

-Stephen Alvarez

Yves Marchand/Romain Meffre Ruins of Detroit

As someone who has spent years photographing Maya Ruins I am struck by the ruins of Detroit. Wonderful, work.

-Stephen Alvarez

Office Happy Hour tonight 6:30

Drinks start at 6:30. New pictures on the wall. Woody's talk about Portland to Portland behind the office after dark.

-Stephen Alvarez

Anderson in Venezuela on NYT Lens.Blog

If you haven't seen Christopher Anderson's Venezuela photos, you should (here)

-Stephen Alvarez

Studio Party Tomorrow night: 6:30

Come by the studio 12569 Solace M. Freeman Highway tomorrow at 6:30 for drinks. Woody will be talking about his coast to coast bike ride after dark behind the studio. Locals is the rain location for the talk.

Hope to see you there.

-Stephen Alvarez