Rick Sammon
@ricksammon.bsky.social
Photographer, author (of 43 books), on-line educator (with 53 classes on KelbyOne), musician, traveler, cyclist, explorer of life.
Latest books: https://ricksammon.com/ricks-books
Latest classes: https://ricksammon.com/on-line-classes
Latest books: https://ricksammon.com/ricks-books
Latest classes: https://ricksammon.com/on-line-classes
Hey @rainhayes.com - I know you like cats!
This bobcat was in our yard this morning, welcoming in New Year's Eve.
Have a great one!
This bobcat was in our yard this morning, welcoming in New Year's Eve.
Have a great one!
December 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hey @rainhayes.com - I know you like cats!
This bobcat was in our yard this morning, welcoming in New Year's Eve.
Have a great one!
This bobcat was in our yard this morning, welcoming in New Year's Eve.
Have a great one!
My #1 selling book, Photo Therapy, was not the first photography book without a single photograph.
To my knowledge, Susan Sontag's book, On Photography, was the first.
Both are available on Amazon.
To my knowledge, Susan Sontag's book, On Photography, was the first.
Both are available on Amazon.
December 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My #1 selling book, Photo Therapy, was not the first photography book without a single photograph.
To my knowledge, Susan Sontag's book, On Photography, was the first.
Both are available on Amazon.
To my knowledge, Susan Sontag's book, On Photography, was the first.
Both are available on Amazon.
With the New Year—and Happy New Year! wishes—rolling in, I’m reminiscing about our Happy Hours in 2025… nearly 365 of them. Seriously.
This was one of our favorites: a private Happy Hour on an isolated island in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year—and many Happy Happy Hours.
This was one of our favorites: a private Happy Hour on an isolated island in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year—and many Happy Happy Hours.
December 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
With the New Year—and Happy New Year! wishes—rolling in, I’m reminiscing about our Happy Hours in 2025… nearly 365 of them. Seriously.
This was one of our favorites: a private Happy Hour on an isolated island in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year—and many Happy Happy Hours.
This was one of our favorites: a private Happy Hour on an isolated island in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year—and many Happy Happy Hours.
The bald eagle stays healthy by moving with purpose and strength. A good goal for the new year... and every year.
December 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The bald eagle stays healthy by moving with purpose and strength. A good goal for the new year... and every year.
Good night from a snowy Croton on Hudson.
December 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Good night from a snowy Croton on Hudson.
Hey @rainhayes.com - Just now!
Enjoy your San Fran weather.
Enjoy your San Fran weather.
December 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hey @rainhayes.com - Just now!
Enjoy your San Fran weather.
Enjoy your San Fran weather.
Look what Santa brought me!
He said he liked my two bird photography classes and Great Outdoors class on KelbyOne... plus my Sony camera/lens bald eagle posts.
@kelbyone.bsky.social #sony #birds
He said he liked my two bird photography classes and Great Outdoors class on KelbyOne... plus my Sony camera/lens bald eagle posts.
@kelbyone.bsky.social #sony #birds
December 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Look what Santa brought me!
He said he liked my two bird photography classes and Great Outdoors class on KelbyOne... plus my Sony camera/lens bald eagle posts.
@kelbyone.bsky.social #sony #birds
He said he liked my two bird photography classes and Great Outdoors class on KelbyOne... plus my Sony camera/lens bald eagle posts.
@kelbyone.bsky.social #sony #birds
Happy Holidays from Croton on Hudson.
@rainhayes.com
@rainhayes.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Happy Holidays from Croton on Hudson.
@rainhayes.com
@rainhayes.com
Need an interesting, peaceful and inspiring read in these crazy times?
Check out my words-only, best selling book, Photo Therapy.
It also makes a thoughtful gift.
amzn.to/3MLjCZO
Check out my words-only, best selling book, Photo Therapy.
It also makes a thoughtful gift.
amzn.to/3MLjCZO
December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Need an interesting, peaceful and inspiring read in these crazy times?
Check out my words-only, best selling book, Photo Therapy.
It also makes a thoughtful gift.
amzn.to/3MLjCZO
Check out my words-only, best selling book, Photo Therapy.
It also makes a thoughtful gift.
amzn.to/3MLjCZO
Three photographs - shared with the simple hope that they bring a moment of peace, a breath of calm, and a little joy to your day.
@rainhayes.com
@rainhayes.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Three photographs - shared with the simple hope that they bring a moment of peace, a breath of calm, and a little joy to your day.
@rainhayes.com
@rainhayes.com
This evening, we experienced the film Wisdom of Happiness.
The film shows that lasting happiness comes less from wealth or success and more from inner balance, compassion, and meaningful human connection.
@rainhayes.com - I think you would enjoy the experience.
The film shows that lasting happiness comes less from wealth or success and more from inner balance, compassion, and meaningful human connection.
@rainhayes.com - I think you would enjoy the experience.
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This evening, we experienced the film Wisdom of Happiness.
The film shows that lasting happiness comes less from wealth or success and more from inner balance, compassion, and meaningful human connection.
@rainhayes.com - I think you would enjoy the experience.
The film shows that lasting happiness comes less from wealth or success and more from inner balance, compassion, and meaningful human connection.
@rainhayes.com - I think you would enjoy the experience.
Today's ChatGPT fun:
Creating a bed spread imprinted with the cover of my best-selling book.
Available on Amazon - the book that is, not the bedspread! 🤣
Creating a bed spread imprinted with the cover of my best-selling book.
Available on Amazon - the book that is, not the bedspread! 🤣
December 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today's ChatGPT fun:
Creating a bed spread imprinted with the cover of my best-selling book.
Available on Amazon - the book that is, not the bedspread! 🤣
Creating a bed spread imprinted with the cover of my best-selling book.
Available on Amazon - the book that is, not the bedspread! 🤣
Looking for the Holiday gift that keeps on giving - the gift of photo knowledge and inspiration?
Check out my latest books on Amazon.
Check out my latest books on Amazon.
December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Looking for the Holiday gift that keeps on giving - the gift of photo knowledge and inspiration?
Check out my latest books on Amazon.
Check out my latest books on Amazon.
Tomorrow is the kickoff for the KelbyOne Landscape Photography Conference.
One of my classes kicks off at 11 AM Eastern!
Hope you can join the awesome event.
Busy? You can register and watch for a year!
Info: kelbyonelive.com?af=rickland25
One of my classes kicks off at 11 AM Eastern!
Hope you can join the awesome event.
Busy? You can register and watch for a year!
Info: kelbyonelive.com?af=rickland25
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Tomorrow is the kickoff for the KelbyOne Landscape Photography Conference.
One of my classes kicks off at 11 AM Eastern!
Hope you can join the awesome event.
Busy? You can register and watch for a year!
Info: kelbyonelive.com?af=rickland25
One of my classes kicks off at 11 AM Eastern!
Hope you can join the awesome event.
Busy? You can register and watch for a year!
Info: kelbyonelive.com?af=rickland25
Epic ride today. It warmed up to 41° F for a bit.
New helmet - with an attachable sunshade and wind screen (no more runny eyes in the cold).
Also a blinking light on the back - not to mention the day glow yellow color for safety.
Helmet info: amzn.to/48D0Fj5
New helmet - with an attachable sunshade and wind screen (no more runny eyes in the cold).
Also a blinking light on the back - not to mention the day glow yellow color for safety.
Helmet info: amzn.to/48D0Fj5
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Epic ride today. It warmed up to 41° F for a bit.
New helmet - with an attachable sunshade and wind screen (no more runny eyes in the cold).
Also a blinking light on the back - not to mention the day glow yellow color for safety.
Helmet info: amzn.to/48D0Fj5
New helmet - with an attachable sunshade and wind screen (no more runny eyes in the cold).
Also a blinking light on the back - not to mention the day glow yellow color for safety.
Helmet info: amzn.to/48D0Fj5
Light illuminates, shadows define.
Learn more about lighting in my 60 or so KelbyOne classes:
ricksammon.com/on-line-clas...
Learn more about lighting in my 60 or so KelbyOne classes:
ricksammon.com/on-line-clas...
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Light illuminates, shadows define.
Learn more about lighting in my 60 or so KelbyOne classes:
ricksammon.com/on-line-clas...
Learn more about lighting in my 60 or so KelbyOne classes:
ricksammon.com/on-line-clas...
Got Pain?
Get Dr. Saro's book... and check out the S.O.S. page I started for folks who are hurting:
www.facebook.com/groups/sarno...
Get Dr. Saro's book... and check out the S.O.S. page I started for folks who are hurting:
www.facebook.com/groups/sarno...
November 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Got Pain?
Get Dr. Saro's book... and check out the S.O.S. page I started for folks who are hurting:
www.facebook.com/groups/sarno...
Get Dr. Saro's book... and check out the S.O.S. page I started for folks who are hurting:
www.facebook.com/groups/sarno...
Quick tip for portrait photographers: Study the work of the masters—like Karsh of Ottawa. Notice how masterful lighting, thoughtful processing, and confident direction of the subject come together to create dramatic portraits.
November 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Quick tip for portrait photographers: Study the work of the masters—like Karsh of Ottawa. Notice how masterful lighting, thoughtful processing, and confident direction of the subject come together to create dramatic portraits.
Santa is resting up for the Holiday Season - and just finished my book on passive income.
No wonder he can afford that nice sleigh and the feed for all those reindeer.
All my books are available on Amazon. Check 'em out... before you take a nap or go to sleep.
No wonder he can afford that nice sleigh and the feed for all those reindeer.
All my books are available on Amazon. Check 'em out... before you take a nap or go to sleep.
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Santa is resting up for the Holiday Season - and just finished my book on passive income.
No wonder he can afford that nice sleigh and the feed for all those reindeer.
All my books are available on Amazon. Check 'em out... before you take a nap or go to sleep.
No wonder he can afford that nice sleigh and the feed for all those reindeer.
All my books are available on Amazon. Check 'em out... before you take a nap or go to sleep.
A painterly version of one of my most popular photos.
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A painterly version of one of my most popular photos.
Read about my greatest adventures - and get solid tips for making great travel photographs - in my book, Photo Pursuit.
Exclusively on Amazon.
Here:
Left: Rural China
Right: Lake Baikal, Siberia
#travelphotography #travel
Exclusively on Amazon.
Here:
Left: Rural China
Right: Lake Baikal, Siberia
#travelphotography #travel
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Read about my greatest adventures - and get solid tips for making great travel photographs - in my book, Photo Pursuit.
Exclusively on Amazon.
Here:
Left: Rural China
Right: Lake Baikal, Siberia
#travelphotography #travel
Exclusively on Amazon.
Here:
Left: Rural China
Right: Lake Baikal, Siberia
#travelphotography #travel
A new tripod or lens may help someone take better pictures, but to become a better photographer, it's key to understand the power of pictures.
That's what I talk about in my best selling book, which actually does not contain a single photograph - only words of wisdom.
It's exclusively on Amazon.
That's what I talk about in my best selling book, which actually does not contain a single photograph - only words of wisdom.
It's exclusively on Amazon.
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A new tripod or lens may help someone take better pictures, but to become a better photographer, it's key to understand the power of pictures.
That's what I talk about in my best selling book, which actually does not contain a single photograph - only words of wisdom.
It's exclusively on Amazon.
That's what I talk about in my best selling book, which actually does not contain a single photograph - only words of wisdom.
It's exclusively on Amazon.