Even small rays of light can shine out of the darkness. This year was a mess but despite that, I was able to take some of my best nature photos. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s happy to see the end of 2020. I’ve lost so many family members and close friends. Most…
I have been dreaming of doing some winter hiking. Can you imagine how pretty this scene will be covered in snow? Or this landscape? I’d been reading up on winter hiking clothes but I got a wake up call on a walking trip through the park. Because I can’t go to my usual spot for…
You’ve searched Google for a hiking trail near you. You’re looking for something you can do in one day. Depending on where you live, you may come across a few city parks or maybe some mountain trails. New York is interesting. When most people think of it, they may picture tall buildings, a boisterous city…
Nature photography often leads to paths that have me shaking my fist at faceless trail makers going “really, really.” Sounds like a fantasy story. Let’s put that aside for later. For obvious reasons, the summit is never at the end of a flat path. I’ve taken the above trail a handful of times and it…
Nature hiking is rarely getting up in the morning and deciding you want to go on the trail that day. You can do that. But, there’s a good chance you’ll leave something behind. And, you may encounter something unexpected on the trail. You should prepare the day before. Check the Weather I made the mistake…
Landscape photography may turn me into a morning person. The mountain had some beautiful conditions over the weekend. I missed them because I was on the trail too late. In the last post, I said to hike late or early to capture the best scenes. Got proof of that on Saturday. Cloudy skies got me hoping…
Ever see beautiful hiking photos of enormous waterfalls? Photos from the top of a mountain. People often walked miles to reach those scenes. How can you capture dream-like images on your next hiking trip? Protect Your Equipment My $200 lens hangs off the front of my hiking bag. When I’m at the end of my…
Apparently, fall is hiking season. The trail was packed on Saturday. The weather’s not too hot or too cold and tress are all colorful. Certain areas gave you an otherworldly feel. It’s magical. This is photography season as well. YouTubers I’m following have started releasing videos with fall photo ideas and tips. https://youtu.be/7FiltAomhro I’ve also…
I could walk for miles without getting tired. Urban walking and hiking through the woods are different stories, though. In the city or park, I have the comfort of knowing help is close by. In the middle of the woods, I may have to rescue myself. Walking several miles on paved road is simple. Walking…
I am just going to open with this video. Sorry about the camera shake. I’d suggest watching it with the volume on. You’ll hear how tired I was before reaching this view. I knew this hike was going to be difficult but I hadn’t expected stretches of trails that could scarcely be called walkable paths….
