Photo Journal and Blog Posts

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Phoning it In
Phoning it In
January 9, 2026

Ron shares some of his old and new iPhone photos from all sorts of different places. 

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Sarah's 2025 Year in Review
Sarah's 2025 Year in Review
January 1, 2026

Sarah shares some reflections on her photography experiences in 2025 along with a small collection of favorite photos from the year. 

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Ron's 2025 Year In Review
Ron's 2025 Year In Review
January 1, 2026

Ron shares some of his favorite photos from 2025, featuring landscapes in California, Colorado, and New Zealand. 

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Mud Ecstasy: Playing with Dirt in Death Valley
Mud Ecstasy: Playing with Dirt in Death Valley
December 27, 2025

Ron shares his photos from a week in Death Valley, photographing mud, dirt, and sand.

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Spring in New Zealand
Spring in New Zealand
December 18, 2025

Ron shares his photos from our month spent on New Zealand's South Island. 

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A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park
A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park
December 2, 2025

Sarah shares her photos from a quick winter trip to California's Yosemite Valley. 

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Summer Wildflowers (and More) in Crested Butte, Colorado
Summer Wildflowers (and More) in Crested Butte, Colorado
October 23, 2025

Sarah shares her photos of summer wildflowers and other smaller scenes from Crested Butte, Colorado. 

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Fall Colors in Colorado
Fall Colors in Colorado
October 13, 2025

Ron shares some of his favorite photos from autumn in southwestern Colorado, including aspens, oaks, birches, and willows. 

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How To Use SmallScenes.Info for Weather Information
How To Use SmallScenes.Info for Weather Information
September 16, 2025

Ron shares how we use smallscenes.info to get weather and travel information for our favorite locations. You're welcome to use this free resource, too.

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Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons
Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons
September 10, 2025

Sarah shares some lessons for making the most of autumn, with a focus on the mindset you bring into the field with you. 

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Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography
Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography
September 7, 2025

Since we are frequently asked about the gear we use for our photography, we maintain a current list of our cameras, lenses, and accessories here.

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The Death Valley Landscape and Nature Photography Guide
The Death Valley Landscape and Nature Photography Guide
September 1, 2025  |  Death Valley

Sarah shares our advice for planning a landscape photography trip to California's Death Valley National Park, including a 3-day itinerary. 

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Photographing Twilight: The Blue Hour and Beyond
Photographing Twilight: The Blue Hour and Beyond
June 8, 2025

Sarah shares helpful tips on photographing during twilight, including examples of how the light progresses before sunrise and after sunset. 

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Light: Observation and Open-Mindedness
Light: Observation and Open-Mindedness
June 4, 2025

Sarah discusses important practices related to working with light: building observation skills, being adaptable, and cultivating open-mindedness. 

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Seaside Wandering: Photos from the California Coast
Seaside Wandering: Photos from the California Coast
May 9, 2025  |  California Coast

Sarah shares some thoughts on photographing an iconic location like California's Big Sur coast, along with new photos.

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