by cnicholson | May 31, 2017 | Newsletter
Backpacks and Slings Plus, the Blue Ridge Parkway, kids books and more … It’s been a busy spring! I just returned from three National Parks at Night workshops in five weeks: Joshua Tree National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cape Cod National...
by cnicholson | Apr 18, 2017 | Newsletter
Flying With Batteries Plus, free parks maps, new conference booking, Chimani Perks program and more … Good morning from Joshua Tree National Park! I arrived last night with Lance Keimig to start on-site preparations for our National Parks at Night workshop here...
by cnicholson | Mar 14, 2017 | Newsletter
Night ISO Plus, upcoming workshops … It’s been a while. 2016 was a year of quick growth in my career, and the rapid acceleration made it hard to hold on to some responsibilities, this newsletter included. But I never forgot it, knew I wanted to return to it, and...
by cnicholson | Mar 10, 2016 | Newsletter
Scouting Tools Plus, lots of free info on photography and the parks … Three items before we get to this week’s Q and accompanying A. First, yet another big-time media production has joined the celebrate-the-centennial fray: “Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood”...
by cnicholson | Mar 3, 2016 | Newsletter
Alternatives to Death Valley Heat Plus, lots of free info on photography and the parks … If you’ve been following this newsletter, you know I’m excited about National Geographic’s coverage of the national parks this year, in honor of the NPS centennial. In March...
by cnicholson | Mar 2, 2016 | Picture Perfect Places
Picture-Perfect Places Sarvent Glacier Cross-Country Zone, Mount Rainier by Sherry Pincus The Photographer Sherry Pincus. I’m an avid backpacker and photographer, and a personal chef based in New York City and northern New Jersey. The Picture Perfect Place...
by cnicholson | Feb 25, 2016 | Newsletter
Lightroom on the Road Plus, lots of news about speaking and such … Before we get to this week’s question, I’d like to thank the three organizations that hosted me for presentations this week. In New York City, the Park West Camera Club and the Sierra...
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...
