Transportation in India – What’s on the Road? (Part 2)
As promised, here is part 2 of my transportation in India blog. It took a lot longer to create part 2 of this blog than I thought. Tractor Taxi in Farm Country This delay was partially because I kept finding…
Is the Clik Elite Compact Sport Backpack the right choice for Micro Four Thirds Nature Photographers?
I do a lot of hiking for my nature photography. I usually just stuff the pockets of my vest with gear and go. Click Elite Compact Sport Backpack – Camera Bay Recently while hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains…
Photo Story: Crown Vetch Wildflower
These Crown Vetch wildflowers show up in my backyard every summer. In fact, they take over one of my flower beds. Crown Vetch For years, I’ve considered them an invasive weed. I’ve finally given in and started enjoying them as…
Photographing Wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a terrific spot to photograph wildflowers in the spring. I’ve hiked several trails in the Smoky Mountains and there were many wildflowers on every trail. Common Blue Violet – Grotto Falls I brought…
Photo Story: Bighorn Sheep Lambs Butting Heads
Even as lambs, Bighorn Sheep practice head butting. This is not just a game for the lambs. The head butting activity begins to establish rank within the group of sheep. Bighorn Sheep Lambs Butting Heads This photo was taken along…
Hike the Ocanaluftee River Trail for Wildflower Photography
If you want a break from hiking steep mountain trails to photograph waterfalls, try the Ocanaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In the Smoky Mountains, I found wildflowers along almost every mountain trail. However, sometimes a…
Photo Story: A Pair of Dames Rocket Wildflower Blooms
This pair of Dames Rocket wildflowers is a good example of using balance in your flower photography. A Pair of Dames Rocket Wildflower Blooms These blooms almost look like they are a mirror effect of a single flower that was…
Meigs Falls, A Smoky Mountains Waterfall Right Along the Road
To access many of the waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you need to hike for 1+ miles up a mountain trail. But not Meigs Falls. Meigs Falls, 240mm Focal Length Meigs Falls is located right on Little…
Photo Story: Highland Doghobble Wildflower, Smoky Mountains
When hiking the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to photograph waterfalls, don’t forget to bring along your macro lens. Highland Doghobble I visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in early May. My main purpose for the visit was to…
Photographing Laurel Falls in the Smoky Mountains
Laurel Falls is a popular tourist destination in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During the day both parking areas are usually filled and people are also parking down the road. So it’s best to photograph the Laurel Falls early…
