If I could only visit New York’s famous urban respite once a year, I would visit Central Park in Fall. (Updated March 7, 2019) In winter it’s a snow-capped wonderland. In spring and summer, a flower lover’s delight. But in the Fall, it’s utterly magical. There’s nothing like […]
I typically don’t write single product posts but when I find something I really love and use, I like to share. Looking for the Best DSLR Backpack? Nearly five years ago I was heading to Bhutan and I needed a decent camera bag. I did my due diligence […]
If you’re looking for gifts that are essential for travel or photography lovers passionate about exploring the globe and capturing the world around them, you’ve come to the right place. Every item is something I use and recommend to my friends and family. They’re products and services every […]
It was as if I was saying goodbye to a dear friend. I plopped my expired passport–the one that has traveled with me on all my adventures over the last 10 years—into the waiting envelope. The time had come for me to give up my faithful, dog-eared companion. […]
You’re headed to the Amazon for a river cruise, a beautiful and exotic destination teeming with wildlife and photographic opportunities and you want to take some great pictures. Awesome. But take heed, the jungle has its challenges: from a towering canopy to problematic lighting, there are a few […]
A look back at some of my favorite moments of 2017—an eclectic mix of people, places, and events I loved at home and abroad. The Polar Bear Plunge Jan 1, 2017 started on a prophetic note: the famous Polar Bear Plunge. (I had no idea what that would mean […]
In this installment of Photo’s I Wish I Had Taken, I wanted to show you this photo I found by Joshua J. Branson. I think it’s an incredibly nice picture. Why? When I think about photography and communicating a sense of place, for me, this image is a perfect example. […]
If you’re a photography nut like moi (or less so but pretty enthusiastic), and in New York City this week from Oct 25-27, consider going to Photo Plus Expo (PPE) at the Javits center on Manhattan’s west side. It’s the largest event of its kind in North America and […]
Sam Abell I am not the first person to love this photo by Sam Abell. As it so happens, I’m probably the one millionth. If you’re not familiar with Sam Abell, today is your lucky day. He’s one of the best photographers in the business. He has several […]
I don’t think much of him at first. He isn’t big or even that muscular. He just stares at the ground, swaying gently from side to side. What’s so intimidating about that? He looks up, and I make the mistake of holding his gaze. He doesn’t like that. […]
