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Hoodoo Voodoo: A Photographer’s Guide to Bryce Canyon National Park
I’ve led numerous trips through Utah’s Grand Circle of national parks: Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon.
Natural Photographer Blog
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot: Window into Zion (a.k.a. Drive-By Photography at 20 MPH)
There are few things in photography more frustrating than invisioning a killer photo and being told, “Cool, you get about two seconds to make that work.” Welcome to the Zion-Mount…
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Proof You Were There: The Human Element
When someone looks at your nature photographs, their attention almost always goes straight to the obvious: the mountains glowing at sunrise, the fishing bear, the iceberg catching the light just…
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Pro Tips
Conquering Canyons Photography: HDR & Bracketing
The Desert Southwest of the United States is full of geologic wonders and can be a veritable playground for landscape photographers. However, in places like Bryce Canyon National Park, with…
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Pro Tips
The Magic of Arches National Park: Perspectives on Capturing Red Rock
Arches National Park in Utah is renowned for its breathtaking red rock formations and stunning natural arches. With over 2,000 documented arches and countless other unique geological features, the park…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot – Starry Night in Bryce Canyon
Astrophotography is so rewarding when everything goes right. The challenge, though, is that there are a number of things that need to go right simultaneously, and any error can botch…
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Pro Tips
How to Capture the Colors of Canyon Country
The colorful landscapes of the American Southwest are nothing short of jaw-dropping. It’s hard to believe that different concentrations of iron can yield such dramatic scenes! Well, the iron plus…
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Pro Tips
3 Key Camera Settings for Desert & Canyons Photography
The national parks of the Southwestern US are no doubt a treasure. They’re endlessly photogenic, extremely accessible, and right in our (sorta) backyard. While many of these places, like Bryce…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in my Camera Bag: Canyons of the American Southwest
There is perhaps no better place in the world to combine the stunning beauty of “desert” photography with a wild diversity of photo opportunities. The word desert doesn’t even come…
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Pro Tips
Landscape Photography tips for the Deserts of the American Southwest
The “canyon country” of the Western US is simply magical. Not only does it have some of the most magnificent, grand scenery, but it’s also surprisingly diverse in terms of…
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Pro Tips
How to Maximize your Landscape Photography
If there is one thing that connects nearly all places of natural beauty, it’s that they also are fantastic places for classic landscape photography. Whether it’s the majestic canyon country…
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Pro Tips
How to get that “Sunburst” in your Photos
Have you ever seen those pro-level photos of landscapes with those scintillating sun beams radiating out in all directions? If so, you probably have some envy–they certainly are great looking!…