How can we travel the world and be environmentally friendly? Is it even possible? Some believe ecotourism is the way to go. But is it a good idea? What are the pros and cons? Are there other ways to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying what the earth has to offer? First, what is ecotourism?…
Category: Photography & Conservation
Five Easy Ways to be More Green
I think Kermit said it best, “it’s not easy being green”. It seems everything comes in single-serve plastic these days. It’s hard to find things packaged in cardboard or glass. It’s plastic, plastic, plastic. We are a world obsessed with plastic. We all know we should recycle. We check our city code, follow their rules,…
My Favorite Image – Joshua Tree
Have you ever been to Joshua Tree National Park? Joshua Tree is a vast place with several diverse areas. You can hike to a palm tree oasis, off-road to see some of the oldest and largest Joshua Tree, or hike to an old mine. On the hike to the mine, there are several old cars….
My Favorite Image – Organ Pipe
One of my favorite things to do is explore abandoned places. I love seeing nature take back buildings, and other structures humans left behind. It reminds me that nothing in life is permanent, but we are strong enough to push through the garbage and become something beautiful. And that nature, no matter how hard we…
My Favorite Image – Reflections
Reflections are popular in photography. Reflections can add a fun twist on standard landscape photography. Many surfaces can create the reflection, but I am partial to water. Windows can work, but I feel like they make a more tough image to read or abstract, depending on the window. I also love a mirror reflection, but…
My Favorite Image – Yosemite
We had driven for hours, stopping only to eat lunch. We got to our Air BnB, unloaded the car, and still had a few hours before sunset. Why not head into Yosemite and drive around a bit? Once inside the park, we drove the winding road surrounded by tall pines. We saw small waterfalls in…
Tips to Beat the Heat
Living in the desert means summers are hot. If you spend time outside or want to, you need to take steps to protect yourself and your gear. These six tips will help you beat the heat, whether you are working out, photographing, or whatever else you may be doing outside. General Tips: Stay hydrated. Don’t…
How to Have an Active Vacation
Most people plan to have a relaxing vacation. Sitting on the beach and sipping mai tais. But what if you want to challenge yourself or stay fit while away from home? Why not plan an active vacation! So you want to challenge yourself and have an adventure? Here are some tips to get your hike…
How to Protect the Earth
Protect the Earth. That’s a pretty big responsibility, huh? We owe it to ourselves and the earth to be responsible when we head to the great outdoors. We are currently destroying our planet at an alarming rate. We should be working to make it a better place. To leave it for future generations to enjoy,…
My Favorite Image – Go Green
For March’s favorite image, I went with the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion. The three kings are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a short hike from the shuttle stop to get to this lovely spot. If I could do this shot differently I may have moved more to my left. I think I…