THE CAMERA YOU HAVE WITH YOU
Are you one of those photographers who takes a camera with you almost every time you leave the house? Many of us carry a cell …
EQUIPMENT
INCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON A TRIP
Note to Readers: I have been on an extended trip to the central portion of the U.S. The trip was primarily for a short-term work …
ROAD TRIP WITH A SIDE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Dilemmas, dilemmas, what’s a writer and photographer to do? Just a little attempt at humor, there’s not really much wrong. It’s more like needing to …
PREPARATION FOR THE WILDERNESS
Recently I had the opportunity to attend part of a wilderness first aid (WFA) class. Upon reflection I think I have certified through a WFA …
WHAT’S IN YOUR PHOTO BAG?
A number of years ago there was a television commercial for a well-known credit card that used the tag line, “What’s in your wallet?”. This …
GEAR FOR A WINTER WALK
Winter is a great time to be outside. The first reason is that there are no bugs! No snakes, either. Seriously, winter is a wonderful …
SOLITUDE IS A GIFT FOR WRITERS
Recently I looked back at the state of this site and what I had written, and I noticed a glaring deficiency. The site is titled …
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
September is National Preparedness Month, at least according to FEMA. The reminders are to be ready for a natural disaster in your area (flood, wildfire, …
A VITAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOOL
One of the most important tools for a photographer is something that can often be an afterthought in the initial rush of acquiring new gear. …