Photo Journal and Blog Posts (Posts by sarah)

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Three Recent Articles (On Landscape and Nature Vision)
Three Recent Articles (On Landscape and Nature Vision)
June 19, 2026

Previews of three new articles from Sarah: what to do when things are not working out, composition, and what keeps her coming back to nature photography. 

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Interpretations #1: There Are No Right Answers in Art
Interpretations #1: There Are No Right Answers in Art
April 30, 2026

Sarah shares her first post in a new occasional series about interpreting the meaning of photography terms and concepts for ourselves.

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One Year of Plants
One Year of Plants
April 10, 2026

Sarah shares her full plant and flower photography portfolio from 2025, including some of her favorite individual photos here. 

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Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook)
Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook)
April 6, 2026

Sarah shares information about her new free educational ebook about photographing plants and flowers in both wild landscapes and cultivated gardens. 

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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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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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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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Milestones: Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park
Milestones: Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park
March 18, 2025  |  Rocky Mountain National Park

Sarah shares her experiences returning to and photographing Rocky Mountain National Park in winter, along with new photos.

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Deep Freeze: Revisiting Backyard Winter Ice Abstracts
Deep Freeze: Revisiting Backyard Winter Ice Abstracts
January 31, 2025

Sarah shares photos from an extended deep winter freeze when we created and photographed intricate ice details in our yard. 

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2024 in Review #3 - Color Nature Photos
2024 in Review #3 - Color Nature Photos
January 24, 2025

Sarah's third and final year-in-review post, featuring her favorite color photos from 2024 along with a review of some of our favorite travel experiences. 

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2024 in Review #2: Portraits of Plants and Flowers
2024 in Review #2: Portraits of Plants and Flowers
January 21, 2025

Sarah's second year-in-review post, featuring her favorite color plant photos from 2024, plus thoughts on including plants in her portfolio. 

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2024 in Review #1 - Black and White Photos
2024 in Review #1 - Black and White Photos
January 17, 2025

Sarah's first year-in-review post, featuring a diverse collection of her black and white photos from 2024, along with some thoughts about the year.  

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Zion National Park: Two Perspectives and Two Portfolios
Zion National Park: Two Perspectives and Two Portfolios
December 6, 2024  |  Zion National Park

In a new portfolio, Sarah and Ron share two ways of connecting with and interpreting Zion National Park's landscape. 

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Constraints and Connections in White Sands National Park
Constraints and Connections in White Sands National Park
September 19, 2024  |  White Sands National Park

Sarah shares a portfolio from White Sands NP, plus thoughts about photographing a challenging landscape in a park with many limitations. 

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Do Not Delete: 4 Reasons to Keep Your Photo Files
Do Not Delete: 4 Reasons to Keep Your Photo Files
August 30, 2024

Sarah shares four reasons why you should keep your older photo files, with examples from her time photographing Crested Butte, Colorado. 

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It’ll Be Prettier Soon: Eclipse Trip Recap and Photos
It’ll Be Prettier Soon: Eclipse Trip Recap and Photos
May 16, 2024  |  Central US

Sarah recaps our trip to see the 2024 total solar eclipse in Oklahoma, with some other fun stops along the way in Oklahoma and Kansas. 

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Backyard Abstracts: Photos From My Ice Farming Operation
Backyard Abstracts: Photos From My Ice Farming Operation
January 21, 2024

Sarah shares photos from an extended deep winter freeze when we created and photographed intricate ice details in our yard. 

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Entering a Photo Competition? Consider This Advice
Entering a Photo Competition? Consider This Advice
January 7, 2024

Sarah shares advice about entering photo competitions, including some tips for helping your entries to stand out for judges. 

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Sarah's 2023 Photography Year-In-Review
Sarah's 2023 Photography Year-In-Review
January 1, 2024

Sarah shares her reflections on her photography practice during 2023, along with some favorite photos from the year and travel highlights. 

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Sharing Your Photos in a PDF Ebook Portfolio: Why and How
Sharing Your Photos in a PDF Ebook Portfolio: Why and How
December 17, 2023

Sarah reviews our reasons for sometimes sharing our photos in free PDF ebooks, along with some tips on creating an ebook of your own. 

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Integrating Gratitude Practices Into Nature Photography
Integrating Gratitude Practices Into Nature Photography
November 26, 2023

Sarah shares how cultivating a practice of gratitude can enrich your life and help support your photographic practice. 

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Alaska Wildlife From a Landscape Photographer's Perspective
Alaska Wildlife From a Landscape Photographer's Perspective
October 23, 2023  |  Alaska

Sarah shares her experience in seriously trying wildlife photography for the first time during an autumn trip to Alaska. 

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Black and White: Learning to See Opportunities in Nature
Black and White: Learning to See Opportunities in Nature
October 23, 2023

Sarah shares lessons for learning to see more opportunities for black and white photography while outside. 

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Beauty is Everywhere: A Lesson from Female Birds and Ground Squirrels
Beauty is Everywhere: A Lesson from Female Birds and Ground Squirrels
October 19, 2023

Sarah discusses the benefits of seeing beauty in all facets of the natural world and how this practice can benefit your photography. 

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Death Valley: Notes from an Over-Photographed Landscape
Death Valley: Notes from an Over-Photographed Landscape
September 22, 2022  |  Death Valley

Sarah shares work from Death Valley and responds to the idea that photographing a popular place like the Mesquite Dunes is devoid of creative opportunity. 

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