Home / Pro Perspectives / Bill Hatcher • Photo Adventure / Finding Nirvana In The Mountains

Finding Nirvana In The Mountains

Your best images come when you see the photograph as a whole
By Bill Hatcher

Updated May 20, 2020
Why do people climb dangerous mountains, and why are people so obsessed with the quest for adventure? These are common questions among people who don’t climb mountains. And for that matter, I’m also asked about what pushes me to pursue adventure photography. Couldn’t I have opted for any number of less dangerous photo careers?

Make your best images

Become an Outdoor Photographer Member to access this Pro Perspectives Article, plus techniques, inspiration and equipment reviews from the pros!

By entering your email, you agree to our privacy policy and to receive emails from Outdoor Photographer.
Originally Published March 1, 2007

Bill Hatcher

Facebook icon Instagram icon
Bill Hatcher is a documentary photographer who shoots stories for National Geographic, Smithsonian and many other publications. He believes the best adventure photos are made when you’re an active participant in the story you’re shooting. Bill has been chasing stories about adventure sports,science and conservation around the world for nearly 30 years. His favorite mode of transport is by foot, bike, rope, packraft or skis.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Sign up for our newsletter
Sign up for our newsletter
Stay up to date on all the latest photography gear!

Read Next

Image of a monk meditating in Myanmar.

Mindful Photo Editing With Gratitude

An attitude of gratitude brings great...
Image of burrowing owl to illustrate the importance of sharpness in wildlife photos.

Sharp Shooting

Tips and gear recommendations for...

Natural Relations

How we see nature is how we treat...
Image of a chimpanzee, one of the animals in the running for the New Big 5.

The New Big 5

Raising awareness for wildlife...
Advertisement

Featured Articles

Read More

Camera Settings For Wildlife Photography

How to choose the right combination of exposure settings for the situation.
Read More
shooting black-and-white
Read More

The Bridge To Black & White

Creative considerations for making black-and-white images from color files.
Read More
To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.
Florida Photo Hot Spots: Biscayne National Park
Read More

Florida Photo Hot Spots

A guide to the variety of stunning locations for nature photography in the Sunshine State.
Read More
Arctic pack ice captured with a standard focal length lens
Read More

Using A “Normal” Lens

Mastering composition with standard focal length lenses.
Read More
To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.
Achieving Depth Of Field In Macro Photography  
Read More

Depth Of Field In Macro Photography  

In macro photography, depth of field is especially important to ensure the details of your subject are sharp. Use these 5 tips to get the best results.
Read More
Bull elk crossing steaming Madison River at sunrise, Madison Junction, Yellowstone
Read More

Destination Yellowstone

Adam Jones on photographing the elements that give America’s first national park its out-of-this-world reputation.
Read More
To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.
Outdoor Photographer
©2021 Madavor Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.