by cnicholson | Feb 19, 2016 | Newsletter
Bubble Levels Plus, monuments and parks … There has been news out of Washington, D.C., as three new national monuments were signed into existence, all in California: Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and Castle Mountains. For some more info and a personal take, see...
by cnicholson | Feb 5, 2016 | Newsletter
Where are the Polar Bears? Plus, miscellany … Let’s start with a few quick notes. If you’re interested in: Night photography: Check out NationalParksAtNight.com, where we just launched a new blog about … well, night photography. This...
by cnicholson | Jan 28, 2016 | Newsletter
Flying With Tripods Also, REI app, upcoming lectures and new sponsor This week’s question is a good one about traveling with a tripod. Upon seeing the inquiry, my first thought was, “Bravo for asking the right question!” Usually what I hear is, “Should I bring a...
by cnicholson | Jan 21, 2016 | Newsletter
Bear Safety National Geographic, food safety … Though I’m a big fan of the work National Geographic does, I had not subscribed (er, been a member?) since the late 1990s. But this fall I once again sent them money, in exchange for receiving the 12 issues...
by cnicholson | Jan 13, 2016 | Newsletter
Death Valley Food Plus, fee-free days and Picture-Perfect Places It’s almost here! The National Park Service’s first fee-free day of 2016 is this Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Admission will be gratis to all national parks,...
by cnicholson | Jan 6, 2016 | Newsletter
Traveling with a non-photographer New year, new content, new question Welcome to 2016! This week’s question is a fun topic (depending on your experience and point of view): doing photography while traveling with a non-photographer, particularly a family member....