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 …
THE END OF WOOD STOVE SEASON
The arrival of spring means different things to different people. It can mean that the cold of winter has been survived for another year. An …
THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD WALK
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau There are a significant number of benefits to taking a walk …
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 …
A COMMONPLACE BOOK: THE WRITER’S ASSISTANT
As someone who does a considerable amount of reading and writing, I have kept a commonplace book for years. The only problem was that I …
A LATE WINTER CAMP
Recently I had the opportunity to gather with several friends in a late winter camp. This has been an annual event for many years with …
A SELECTION OF FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS
As a photographer I work to improve both my skills and my photographs. Shooting more photographs gives me more images to critique. However, without doing …
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 …
WANDERING THE WOODS, ONE WINTER AFTERNOON
There is a remarkable lack of snow this winter in the area where I live. Only about 2 feet of snow has fallen in total, …
ACCIDENTALLY SCOUTING PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS
Recently I needed to make a short road trip to a town about 50 miles from my home. Living in a rural area, there are …
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
Many people have either said or heard the brief exhortation to “Follow Your Passion”. It sounds like great advice without actually imparting any insight on …
READING THE WINTER OUTDOORS
Sometimes during the winter we want to go outdoors and engage in some kind of activity but it is impossible. Perhaps the temperature is dangerously …