Grand Teton National Park is one of our Park system’s best kept secrets. The eastern side of the Teton Range juts vertically from the high flat valley, making this one of the most dramatic and visually striking of the National Parks. Grazing animals abound through the lush rivers and thick grasses of the valley below. We […]
West Kern County Oil Museum: Tower, Derrick
West Kern County Oil Museum: Museum Location From Maricopa through the valleys and hills to McKittrick, Taft, located about 25 miles southwest of Bakersfield, has become the center of the Kern County Oil history legacy. West Kern County Oil Museum: Tower, Derrick “Where is that?” The formal title belies its location. The Taft Oil […]
Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks
Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks are featured in a series of note cards that honor the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service. This card set contains photos of special places in Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks from our visits. One of our greatest joys during our travels around the world has been exploring our National Parks in all […]
Ode to the Bison: United States National Mammal
With the Bison designated the National Mammal of the United States and the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service occurring this summer, I was reminded of the photos I took of these majestic wild animals during our trips through the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I took the above photo on a winter trip to […]
Photograph Indoor Performances Without Flash
The Location: Indoor Czech Folk Dancing Event | Prague, the Czech Republic Learning how to photograph indoor performances without flash can be an important skill whether you’re at home or traveling in some part of the world. There are times when using flash photography is extremely disruptive to performers and the audience. Learning to use […]