THOUGHTS ON OPENING DAY
The day was expected to be damp and somewhat cloudy. Fortunately, the vagaries of weather passed through the area a little faster than predicted. So, …
OUTDOORS
THE CAMARADERIE OF A HUNTING CAMP
For much of deer hunting season, I hunt alone. Using my home as a base, I select the area where I hunt and it is …
SAFETY IN THE WOODS DURING HUNTING SEASON
One of the most special times for a photographer to be in the woods, looking for that unique wildlife photo, is in the autumn. Leaves …
SCOUTING LOCATIONS FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
A landscape photography requires attention to place, to light, to time, to directions, and so many more. It is possible that a landscape photographer cannot …
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, …
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR THE OUTDOOR MINDSET
Those of us who spend time in wild places often read about it in our spare time. Over the years we each find written words …
PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS IN A MODERN CONTEXT
Primitive wilderness skills, those that are buried deep in our human past, may not seem to have any application to the modern wilderness experience. Why …
THE AGING DEMOGRAPHIC OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
This past weekend I worked at an outdoor show catering to the “general outdoor enthusiast”. The kind of person who engages in a variety of …
COMPANIONS, CAMPFIRES, AND COOKING
Recently I spent a weekend with several friends at a shack in the woods that some of us laughingly call a “hunting camp”. The old …
MIDSUMMER PROVIDES A FORAGING BOUNTY
As the northeastern U.S. enters midsummer, a bounty of foods to be foraged are coming into full ripeness. Early arrivals such as ramps (Allium tricoccum) …
THE GLOWING ALLURE OF A CAMPFIRE
Fire is one of humanity’s oldest tools. It has been used to cook food, to create items like bowls and boats, and to illuminate our …
SITTING BETWEEN A FIELD AND WOODS ON A SUMMER DAY
Recently I had the opportunity to spend an entire day in one location, between a field and some woods, to watch the day unfold around …