A Haibun of Privilege in Columbine Canyon
At pavement’s end I walk quickly and quietly past the Texans. I give them just a nod and rush the trail’s bend before they can ask directions. Rising into the broad valley I pass Stuart and his llamas. I am…
MUST-VISIT PLACES IN HAWAII FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHY LOVERS
GUEST POST Hawaii is a dream come destination for many people because of a few different reasons. First of all, fabulous climate, warm water, and beautiful nature are perfect for people who want to spend their romantic honeymoon or getaway…
Impressionism in Photography – Birds in Flight
Impressionism is defined as "a literary or artistic style that seeks to capture a feeling or experience rather than to achieve accurate depiction." Typically, we think of the famous painters that came out of France beginning in the 1860's. Monet,…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund – A Ridiculously Successful Program That Died
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is one of the most successful programs in American history. Then why was it allowed to die?
The Death of Backpacking? But Who Cares?
In July 2003 I dropped my backpack at the door of a café in central Finland and walked inside. I’d just come out of the woods and was in need of some food. Next to the stand of newspapers and…
Polluting the River. Polluting your Mind.
A week and a half ago, after several days camping in a spot where we had zero connection to the internet, the kids and I pulled into Durango, Colorado to stock up on food and gas before heading to Mesa…
Taos’ Multicultural Festival – 4th of July in Arroyo Seco
Well this post turned out to be WAY overdue....it is not quite July 5th anymore....but I hope you're still able to enjoy these images from the best and more spontaneous multicultural festival I know of. The village of Arroyo Seco…
Fort Union Days – My Shot of the Day – June 26, 2015
Sunday the kids and I drove across the mountain to the edge of the Great Plains to Fort Union National Monument: A bustling center of frontier defense in the Southwest for four decades, Fort Union was the largest U.S…
Into the Wilderness – Photo Essay from Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
One of the big reasons driving my decision NOT to travel out of the country in 2015 was so that I would have more time exploring and re-exploring the region where I live. I’ve been fortunate to have spent much…
My Shot of the Day – The Stars Align – June 1, 2015
I camped out on the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge about seven miles north of the small community of Pilar, New Mexico on Saturday night. I was with a small group of old friends and the plan was to…
My Shot of the Day – International Day for Biological Diversity – May 22, 2015
Just a quick wish for a happy International Day for Biological Diversity! The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the…
Cerros del Norte and a Request – My Shot of the Day – May 8, 2015
Just the other day I was gushing about our new National Monument and Wilderness. This morning I have still more good news to report: New Mexico’s senators are co-sponsoring a bill that would establish two wilderness areas inside the…