Sequoia &
Kings Canyon
National Parks
These adjacent national parks
offer some of the most stunning
scenery in the country
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offer some of the most stunning
scenery in the country
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in inspiring locations
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and learn from the pros
in inspiring locations
Where The Green
Meets The Blue
Telling the stories
of traditional cultures
and their sacred places
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of traditional cultures
and their sacred places
Waimea Canyon
The south shore of Kauai
is a tropical paradise
of verdant foliage,
waterfalls and rainbows
Explore This Favorite Place
is a tropical paradise
of verdant foliage,
waterfalls and rainbows
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Does Camera Sensor Size Matter?
How important is sensor size for the quality of your photographs? We consider the pros and cons of each of the most common camera sensor formats.
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Photographing A Scientific Expedition
For the photo adventure of a lifetime, use your skills to help document a scientific expedition.
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Using A “Normal” Lens
Mastering composition with standard focal length lenses.
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How To Use Hyperfocal Focusing
Understand and use hyperfocal focusing to create sharper images and enhanced depth of field.
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Columbia River Gorge Photo Locations
Waterfalls, wildflowers and stunning mountain backdrops await in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Needles
The Black Hills of South Dakota cover 1.2 million acres of forested hills and mountainous landscapes. With expansive pine forests,…
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Dinosaur Adventure!
After feeling trapped at home for the past couple of years, I think it is fair to say that most…
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10 Best Cameras & Lenses of the Year: OP Editors’ Picks 2022
Our annual selection of noteworthy cameras and lenses for scenic, wildlife and adventure photography
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Create a Gorgeous Professional Photo Book of Your Work with Saal Digital
Do you have a series of photos you'd like to see in print? We tried out Saal Digital's Professional Photo Book service and loved the results
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How Should You Shoot That? It Depends
I was leading one of my June safaris to the Serengeti and was asked a question. In that a “correct”…
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4 Photography Hacks To Try
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5 Ways to Create Stunning Photos Using New Angles
Even a small change in perspective can make a big difference
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When Does a Photo Become a Work of Art?
When does a photo become a work of art? To create art out of a simple recording of light requires the photographer’s heart and mind