CreationSpeaks

God made us for relationship and we connect with others through our eyes. The same is true with our photography. We connect with the subject of a photograph through the eyes, whether that's a person or wildlife. When we photograph people or animals we want to be at eye level with the subject so the viewer of the photograph looks directly into the eyes of the subject. Photographing from below, or above someone's eyes, makes it more difficult for someone to connect with the subject of the photograph. Get all my Ten tips from my website at

Rule of thirds is an important compositional concept for photographers to utilize. Understanding rule of thirds will help you get outstanding photographs. You can get a PDF with this tip and the rest of my Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Photography on my website https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/quick-photography-tips/

Most of the time nature photography is not about getting the grand majestic photograph. And it's not even be about getting photographs. It's about being outside and enjoying creation and the little touches of beauty God puts there everyday. We need enjoy those little touches of beauty in nature, and in our own lives. Checkout my photography tips https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/quick-photography-tips/

Photography tips on how to photograph flowing water.

Nature photography can help us draw near to God

Are you looking for a way to escape the stresses of life and find deeper connection with God?

Do you like to take nature pictures, whether that's with a nice high-end camera or even your phone? Do you want to learn how to draw near to God through nature photography?

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When you photographs snow, think about what the purity of it tells you about yourself. Among other things, think about why are you drawn to snow and it's purity? Think about what the purity also tells us about God.

Nature is a great place to draw near to God and connect with Him. Unfortunately, because of the busyness of life, we can't escape to the outdoors as often as we'd like. My devotional book Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation, can help us mentally get away from the world around us and meet with God in a quiet place.

Nature is a great place to draw near to God and connect with Him. Unfortunately, sometimes we are unable to get away from life and escape to the outdoors. When we can't get to the outdoors to meet with God, my devotional "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation," can help us mentally escape to a quiet place and meet with God.

My recently professionally published devotional can take you away from the business of life to quiet places were you can meet with Dan.

Too often in life we miss moments that God gives us. We miss those moments because we're looking for something more and don't enjoy what we're given. This video talks about not overlooking the wildflowers in your life, those little moments to enjoy God gives us in the day to day.

Are you like me? Do you find something spiritual in nature? Why is that?

The Release of my devotional "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation" is just days away. The professionally published book uses beautiful photography, Scripture verses about nature and devotional messages to bring people to secluded places where they can draw near to God. https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/devotional-book/

In just ten days, on June 6, 2023, my devotional book "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation" will be officially released. It's already available for preorder wherever you like to buy books online. You can learn more about it on my website. https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/about-drawing-near/

This is a short little video on my new book, "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation." The Christian devotional book is to be released on June 6, 2023. The professionally published book uses beautiful photography, Scripture verses about nature and devotional messages to bring people to secluded places where they can draw near to God.

When making important decisions it's good to bring them before God in prayer. I have found that going out into nature makes for a great place to seek God about our decisions and to listen to His voice. The peace and quiet in nature brings a stillness to our own hearts and helps us connect with God.

An unboxing of my new devotional book "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation." You can learn more about the book on my website https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/.

As a nature photographer I'd like to pause and admire the subtle beauty of God's creation. Reflecting on the subtle beauty of nature draws me to reflect on the subtle voice of God. In the quiet and beauty of nature we can hear that subtle voice of God. See more photography on my website https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

The Bible uses the word wonder or some other form of it such as wonderful or wondrous over 100 times. Why? Do you think the Bible calls us to wonder about God and the things of God? There are many wonders of God in His creation, but they're also wonders of God in our lives.Visit https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

A short video about my upcoming outdoor devotional book "Drawing Near: Connecting with God in His Creation" For more info go to www.visiualverse.thecreationspeaks.com

One of the great ways to photograph fall leaves is with the light shining through them. Light shiny from behind something is called backlighting and one done correctly can make for some beautiful fall photographs. Visit my website athttps://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

When we have so much to do in life the last thing we probably should do is to get outside and spend time with God. Or is it?

It's important for us to get outside and connect with God. It doesn't matter if we're taking photographs, camping, backpacking, kayaking or we just going for a walk. What's important is that we spend time with God and connect with Him, even if we don't get some specific revelation or direction for our life. It's just good to be outside drawing near to God.