PNP Newsletter #18: Backpacks and Slings

PNP Newsletter #18: Backpacks and Slings

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...
PNP Newsletter #17: Flying With Batteries

PNP Newsletter #17: Flying With Batteries

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...
PNP Newsletter #16: Night ISO

PNP Newsletter #16: Night ISO

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...
PNP Newsletter #15: Scouting Tools

PNP Newsletter #15: Scouting Tools

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”...
PNP Newsletter #13: Lightroom on the Road

PNP Newsletter #13: Lightroom on the Road

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...
PNP Newsletter #12: Bubble Levels

PNP Newsletter #12: Bubble Levels

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...
PNP Newsletter #10: Flying With Tripods

PNP Newsletter #10: Flying With Tripods

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...