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Rafting Grand Canyon
For a new photo perspective on
this iconic landscape, take a
trip down the Colorado River
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this iconic landscape, take a
trip down the Colorado River
Are Tripods Obsolete?
Reconsidering this once-indispensable
nature photography accessory
in the digital age
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nature photography accessory
in the digital age
Classes, Tours &
Workshops
Plan your next photo adventure and
learn from the pros in stunning locations!
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learn from the pros in stunning locations!
Where Does Our
Water Come From?
Photographing a 1,300-mile
exploration of the Platte River Basin
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exploration of the Platte River Basin
Favorite Places:
Sparks Lake
Sweeping mountain views, spring
wildflowers and volcanic outcroppings
in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
Explore This Favorite Place
wildflowers and volcanic outcroppings
in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
Featured Articles
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Landscape Photography Lenses
Our guide to wide-angle lenses, the most popular and useful optics for landscape photography.
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Choosing A Tripod For Your Style Of Photography
Contrary to what you might have heard, you do not need a tripod that can’t be moved without a forklift. Here's what to consider when choosing a tripod and head.
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Ten National Parks For Fall Foliage
Favorite national parks to find vibrant fall color — and it’s not just the parks you’d expect.
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Ends Of The Earth
Paul Nicklen on his career in conservation photography, climate change in the polar regions and his new book, Born To Ice, celebrating those ecosystems and their inhabitants.
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Advantages Of Micro Four Thirds
Lightweight and compact, these cameras offer an easy-to-carry alternative to DSLR systems
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Trillium Lake
Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon.
On Location
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Congaree National Park
Hopkins, South Carolina
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5 National Parks For Summer
They’re not too hot, not too crowded and they offer tons of summer-specific photographic opportunities.
Photography Gear
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Are Tripods Obsolete?
Reconsidering this once-indispensable nature photography accessory in the digital age.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Field Test
The updated flagship from Olympus is a very good choice for outdoor and travel photography.
Latest Blog Posts
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Tips & Techniques
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Freaky Photo Fallacies
For this Photo Tip of the Week, I want to lighten things up a bit yet still provide information that…
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How To Use HDR For Nature Photography
Can I stop carrying graduated neutral density filters?
Featured Gallery Submissions
Pro Perspectives
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Extending Time
Long exposure techniques can help create mood and simplify compositions.
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Pledge To A Predator
Focus the mind to see wildlife.