Canyon Wilderness

Jon Ortner is based about as far from the landscapes that make up his latest book as you can imagine, and he shows that sometimes the best landscapes come from having an outsider’s perspective

By William Sawalich, Photography By Jon Ortner

Published November 3, 2009
Updated October 14, 2016

Jon Ortner isn’t like most Western landscape photographers.

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Forest Tapestry

Focusing on details reveals a more personal viewpoint.

Macro Lens Guide

Choosing the right lens for macro work can be confusing. Learn about the macro lens characteristics to consider when choosing a lens for your camera system.

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Bull elk crossing steaming Madison River at sunrise, Madison Junction, Yellowstone

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George Grant toiled in obscurity for nearly three decades as the first official photographer of the National Park Service. Ren and Helen Davis want to make sure his story isn’t lost to history.

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