PNP Newsletter #9: Bear Safety

PNP Newsletter #9: Bear Safety

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...
PNP Newsletter #8: Death Valley Food

PNP Newsletter #8: Death Valley Food

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,...
National Parks Online

National Parks Online

National Parks Online Almost all the national parks maintain a presence in almost all the most popular corners of the web, making it easy for those who love exploring these special places to maintain a relationship of just one degree of separation. Here is, as far as...
PNP Newsletter #6: Breaking Into Magazines

PNP Newsletter #6: Breaking Into Magazines

Breaking into magazines Happy Holidays; getting published … First of all, Happy Holidays! I’m traveling for the final two weeks of 2015. I’ll be spending about 15 straight days within a few hours’ drive from any of five national parks, and...
PNP Newsletter #4: Shooting Outside the Box

PNP Newsletter #4: Shooting Outside the Box

Shooting outside the box The less-photographed parks, books for the holidays, et al. I just returned from a few days planning a workshop and photographing the southeast section of Death Valley National Park. I had a great time working in such a harsh but beautiful...
PNP Newsletter #3: Geotracker Choice

PNP Newsletter #3: Geotracker Choice

Where and what did I shoot? The best tool for geotagging images As I’m writing this, I’m preparing for a quick trip (three and a half days) to Death Valley National Park. Leaving tomorrow morning! The purpose of the trip is, primarily, to meet with night photographer...
PNP Newsletter #2: 2WD or 4WD

PNP Newsletter #2: 2WD or 4WD

On- and off-roading Two wheels or four in our national parks? Welcome to the second installment of the Photographing National Parks Newsletter. This week’s question is about what kind of car to drive when shooting a park. As much as I advocate getting off the...