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  • Calf Mountain Summit
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Travel

    Is the Calf Mountain Trail in Shenandoah worth it for Landscape Photographers?

    Shenandoah National Park has numerous overlooks and trails but which hikes should you choose for photography photography? Calf Mountain Summit I hiked the 2 mile (round trip) to the summit of Little Calf Mountain in the peak autumn foliage season and…

    By Martin Belan
  • Downy Woodpecker in the Tall Grass
    Bird Photography,  National Parks,  Nature

    A Thanksgiving Morning Bird Photo Walk in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    It was 45 degrees at sunrise with partly cloudy skies.  This was quite unusual weather for Northeast Ohio at the end of November.  With such nice weather, I couldn’t resist heading out for a photography walk before the holiday festivities.…

    By Martin Belan
  • Overlook on Loft Mountain Loop Trail
    National Parks,  Nature,  Travel

    Photographing the Loft Mountain Loop Trail at Shenandoah National Park

    The Loft Mountain Loop Trail is a fairly easy 2.7 trail that makes use of a dirt fire road, the Appalachian Trail, and the Frazier Discovery Trail. The first half of the trail is up hill but it leads to…

    By Martin Belan
  • White-tailed Deer on Stony Man Trail
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Nature

    Hiking and Photographing the Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park

    The Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park is a relatively easy 1.4 mile hike.  But is the hike worth it for photographers? The Stony Man Trailhead is located at mile marker 41.7 on Skyline Drive, close to the Skyland…

    By Martin Belan
  • Rose River Falls - Shenandoah National Park
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Travel

    Photographing Rose River Falls in Shenandoah National Park

    Rose River Falls is a picturesque waterfall in Shenandoah National Park.  After a rain, Rose River Falls can have 3 or 4 parallel flows.  We arrived at Shenandoah National Park shortly after several days of rain, so we were treated…

    By Martin Belan
  • Just Before Sunrise, Thorofare Mountain Overlook
    National Parks,  Travel

    Where to View and Photograph the Sunrise in Shenandoah National Park

    Shenandoah National Park is a perfect destination for those of us who love to watch and photograph sunrises and sunsets.  Skyline Drive is 109 miles long with 75 overlooks most of which face either east or west. Sunrise at Thorofare…

    By Martin Belan
  • Shenandoah Sunrise from Hazel Mountain Overlook
    Landscapes,  National Parks

    Don’t Let Mostly Cloudy Skies Stop You from Creating Beautiful Sunrise Photos – Shenandoah National Park

    I was up at 4:15am on my second day at Shenandoah National Park.  I checked the weather and sure enough there was a rain shower heading toward the park right at sunrise. Tunnel Parking Overlook at Sunrise I delayed my…

    By Martin Belan
  • Dark Hollow Falls Close Up
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Nature

    Photographing Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

    The hike to Dark Hollow Falls is one of the shortest waterfall hike in Shenandoah National Park.  Dark Hollow Falls is a picturesque waterfall with a 70 foot drop.  The trailhead for the falls is well marked at mile marker…

    By Martin Belan
  • Soloman's Seal Wildflower
    National Parks,  Nature

    Photographing Wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a terrific spot to photograph wildflowers in the spring.  I’ve hiked several trails in the Smoky Mountains and there were many wildflowers on every trail. Common Blue Violet – Grotto Falls I brought…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bighorn Sheep Lambs Butting Heads
    National Parks,  Photo Stories,  Wildlife

    Photo Story: Bighorn Sheep Lambs Butting Heads

    Even as lambs, Bighorn Sheep practice head butting.  This is not just a game for the lambs.  The head butting activity begins to establish rank within the group of sheep. Bighorn Sheep Lambs Butting Heads This photo was taken along…

    By Martin Belan
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