Tree Burls at Olympic National Park – A Unique Photography Opportunity
Tree burls are fascinating, often gnarled growths that form on trees, resulting from a tree’s response to stress or injury. These unique formations not only contribute to the tree’s resilience but also offer striking and prized material for woodworkers and…
Top Locations for Bird Photography in Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park in southern Florida is a huge 1.5 million acre area of diverse wilderness. The Everglades is famous for its wildlife, especially birds. In this blog, we’ll explore bird photography in the Everglades. I spent several days scouting…
Capturing Nature and Architecture Through Photography in Dry Tortugas National Park
Nestled in the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Dry Tortugas National Park is a gem for nature and architectural photographers. Home to Fort Jefferson and a vibrant array of marine life, this remote park is also a haven…
Capturing the Beauty of Voyageurs National Park through Infrared Photography
The best way to see and photograph Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota is by boat. 40% of Voyageurs National Park is water and a lot of the 60% land percentage is made up of islands. So, I hired a…
Exploring the Landscapes of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks with the OM System OM-1 and its Specialized Features
I recently returned from a photography expedition to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks have some beautiful landscape photography opportunities but the special features in OM System OM-1 camera make it easier to capture…
Putting the OM System OM-1 to the Test on a Photography Trip to Alaska
I went on a 6-day photography trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula using the OM System OM-1 as my primary camera. The trip included a mixture of landscape, bird, and wildlife photography. There were a couple challenging photography situations including 2…
Backcountry Journeys’ Kenai Peninsula Alaska Photo Tour Review
I recently returned from a 7 day tour of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by Backcountry Journeys (7 days is a bit misleading, day 1 consists of only a kickoff meeting and dinner). The tour covered a large portion of the Kenai…
9 Tips for Photographing Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park is located in the southwestern part of South Dakota just south of I-90 near the town of Wall. Badlands is known for its unique, colorful rock formations and pinnacles. Badlands National Park is a prime location for…
What to Photograph in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Munising, Michigan Area in Only 48 Hours
There are an abundance of things to photograph in Pictured Rock National Lakeshore and the Munising area. But, I had only 48 hours during the busy fall season to photograph this beautiful area. I managed to photograph almost everything on…
Photographing Wildlife on a Bison Carcass – The Cycle of Life at Yellowstone National Park
Every year about 9% of the Yellowstone Bison population do not make it through the long, harsh Yellowstone winter. They die of old age, disease, injury, winter exposure and predation. Bison are amazing animals. Here is a link to more…
