Welcome to my Photoblog. Witness as I (hopefully) rise from a mere amateur to something a little bit better then that :)Tumblr (3.0; @ktsphotoblog)http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d1e4b7cbbeabc6c67cea2770fbf6f3b4/tumblr_mlqzknqFTl1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8677694236/" title="Satin Steel" target="_blank">Satin Steel</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Anyone wanna guess what this is? P.S. Don’t cheat and look at the tags ;D</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/48760665970http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/48760665970Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:02:47 -040075-150mm f/3.5 series eDisneyabstractafternoonarchitecturebluebuildingscandidcarclear skycurvecurvesdisney concert halldowntownlos angelosphotowalk<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4462924ee7d40f645a836e169eff644d/tumblr_mggzrqcM9w1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8370976454/" title="Watch The Tides" target="_blank">Watch The Tides</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Maybe I should’ve gotten a little further back . Seriously though, nothing happened :D</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/40260722821http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/40260722821Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:43:01 -0500Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscoastallandscapepanoramascenicseaseascapeskysunsetwater<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c9ad03f09cc647bbdbae46e1e7122727/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d5456fa4191744a4fcd52952b5822a77/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bbc767012d1439ebc7e898e10dcfb052/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9a9368a7e19e8eab070424b675a1a9a1/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/51e7be7836df95486e9278544a6121ae/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8a92e41d52d0f1650d6f4c1c9ed3389a/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/50ecc453daf24e53af71695cf97edce7/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo11_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4305a3d43c983b76aa4dd9c2cd5b602e/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo12_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5594ae7285e8c4b38986776e14992609/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo13_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/82d7bcce7b7c293fc6a6dc7e9bd3c1e8/tumblr_mgbhuhuHBD1qkdengo14_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>@ Stingaree</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/40021010254http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/40021010254Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:27:31 -0500nightnight photographynightclubstingareeSan Diegosan diego downtownclub<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/69ad9b026492e91630061c64afc1ccd4/tumblr_mg18ruYeSw1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8341087746/" title="Unmoved" target="_blank">Unmoved</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> This rock’s a little stubborn it seems. Shot at Windansea with a Tokina 11-16 with Cokin Grad ND filters.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/39538790236http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/39538790236Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:35:54 -0500Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscoastallandscapepanoramascenicseaseascapeskysunsetwater<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1907e725c795ddae56b2d745a5416fd1/tumblr_mfrrmayQ1H1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8319418109/" title="Silky Smooth Seas" target="_blank">Silky Smooth Seas</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Its been awhile since I’ve posted anything so I’ll start with a long exposure seascape.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/39087551299http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/39087551299Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:46:58 -0500Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscoastallandscapepanoramascenicseaseascapeskysunsetwaterwavelong exposureslow exposureevening<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdptz4Tz951qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8198933790/" title="Receding Tide in La Jolla" target="_blank">Receding Tide in La Jolla</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Sometimes it pays to be a little risky to get the shot you want. Sure, you could crop but where’s the fun in that.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/36042223874http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/36042223874Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:35:27 -0500Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastalla jollala jolla shoreslandscapelate afternoonnikonoceanphotographypierrockrocksscenicseaseascapeskysunsunsettidetokina<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcy2e1sfBr1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8152669814/" title="A Couple in La Jolla" target="_blank">A Couple in La Jolla</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Shot at La Jolla Cove, using Cokin grad ND filters to balance out the exposure.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/34952980721http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/34952980721Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:44:25 -0400Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastalla jollalandscapelate afternoonnikonoceanphotographyrockrocksscenicseaseascapeskysunsunsettidewaterwavewide angle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mctepfqzvU1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8144852985/" title="Look For Forground Interest" target="_blank">Look For Forground Interest</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Something I try to keep in mind (though I admit I sometimes forget) is to take advantage of foreground elements. They could be anything, just as long as it can be used to draw you into the scene.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/34762508141http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/34762508141Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:22:27 -0400Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastalla jollala jolla shoreslandscapelate afternoonnikonoceanphotographypierrockrocksscenicseaseascapeskysunsunsettidetokina<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcj8txSihz1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8126644684/" title="Purple Tide_lo" target="_blank">Purple Tide_lo</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Long exposure at Windansea Beach</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/34394066009http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/34394066009Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:39:33 -0400Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscoastalla jollalandscapelong exposurenightnight photographyscenicseaseascapeskyslow exposuresunsetwaterwindanseawindansea beach<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbk3vmkdm11qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8065614590/" title="Soon to be Submerged" target="_blank">Soon to be Submerged</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Shot at Windansea, during mid-tide. Cokin grads were used to balance the sky with the foreground. </p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/33140940165http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/33140940165Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:16:34 -0400Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelartbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanpanoramaphotographysan diegoscenicsea<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mba8vpBoGT1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8048307075/" title="Suryas Rays over Windansea" target="_blank">Suryas Rays over Windansea</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Shot with Cokin grad ND filters. Color Efex pro was used to deepen the blues.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32753107270http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32753107270Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:28:37 -0400artbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanphotographysan diegoseascapesunsunsettidetokinawaterwaterywavewaveswide angle<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb8prctL5y1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8045464464/" title="Zeus Rays over Windansea" target="_blank">Zeus Rays over Windansea</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Shot with Cokin grad ND filters. Color Efex pro was used to deepen the blues.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32703620080http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32703620080Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:38:00 -0400artbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanphotographysan diegoseascapesunsunsettidetokinawaterwaterywavewaveswide angle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mayzbsui0Q1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8027326099/" title="Windansea Beach Blues" target="_blank">Windansea Beach Blues</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Taken at Windansea Beach. The tide was very low and there was little color in the sky so I had to go a little crazy with the saturation on this image</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32339165665http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32339165665Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:28:40 -0400Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelbeachcloudcloudscoastalforegroundla jollalandscapenikonoceanphotographysan diegoscenicseaseascapeskyslow exposuresunsunsettidewaterwave<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mavfnh2KHf1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8020938486/" title="Path to the Milk Ocean" target="_blank">Path to the Milk Ocean</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Long Exposure at Windansea Beach</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32214049751http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/32214049751Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:30:53 -0400Beauty In NatureDayNatureOutdoorsSunlightTranquil SceneTravelartbeachblack and whiteblack and white conversioncloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanpanoramaphotographysan diego<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_manw2oyQVV1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/8006840520/" title="Not Enough Cover" target="_blank">Not Enough Cover</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> A lone rock serves as foreground interest. Taken at Ocean Beach in San Diego.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/31932025176http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/31932025176Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:44:47 -0400Seascape;Water;Sunset;Clouds;Panorama;Nature;Outdoors;Sky;Landscape;Sea;TranquilScene;Scenic;Sunlight;BeautyInTravel;Beach;Day;Cloud;coastal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma5u1a6XSl1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/7974636910/" title="Natures Horseshoe" target="_blank">Natures Horseshoe</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Viewing rock formations is like viewing clouds in at least one way. We’re constantly finding symbols and objects out of otherwise mundane shapes.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/31304565689http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/31304565689Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:43:58 -0400NatureOutdoorsRelaxationSunlightTranquil Sceneartbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanphotographysan diegoscenicseaseascapeskysun<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9whs47on61qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/7940166204/" title="Overview of Bird Rock" target="_blank">Overview of Bird Rock</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Wide angle panorama of Bird Rock</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30961281507http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30961281507Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:40:51 -0400artbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanphotographysan diegoseascapesunsunsettidetokinawaterwaterywavewaveswide angle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9jmmudHsJ1qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/7891003264/" title="Studio portraiture workshop" target="_blank">Studio portraiture workshop</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> A very fun and informative workshop. I learned a great deal about studio lighting, now I just need to start applying it.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30489130971http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30489130971Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:56:54 -0400classlightingmodelmodelsmodifiersphotographyportraitstudiowomanbeautifulprettyattractive<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9jmc6YMa41qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/7890937636/" title="Sundown at the Ends of the Earth_lo" target="_blank">Sundown at the Ends of the Earth_lo</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> I broke a rule (placing the horizon at the center of the frame) but I think it works for this image, though critiques are always welcomed.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30488662842http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30488662842Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:50:29 -0400artbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionforegroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanphotographysan diegoseascapesunsunsettidetokinawaterwaterywavewaveswide anglebroken<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9hdti0qa21qkdengo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kt_gravatt/7882266132/" title="Fire Above Bird Rock" target="_blank">Fire Above Bird Rock</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Lesson number 1: Stay 5 to 10 minutes after a sunset, the amazing reddish orange hue is worth it.</p>http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30401907018http://ktsphotoblog.tumblr.com/post/30401907018Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:51:17 -0400artbeachcloudcloudscloudycoastcoastalcompositionf16foregroundla jollalandscapelate afternoonlenslong exposurelow lightnikonoceanphotographysan diegoseascapesunsunsettidetokinawaterwaterywavewaveswide angle