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Galapagosing next week
And we bringeth ....ummm... how do you pack for the Galapagos? First off, it is best to know the rules and the dynamics for those rules. The Galapagos is a group of islands off the Western coast of Ecuador that contain the most diverse ecosystem for such a small area. That statement includes what's above and below the water. In order to preserve this amazing fluke on earth there is a balance...
It is time for the Galapagos
Woohoo! Jess and I are headed down to the Galapagos islands in early June of 2015. We're cruising aboard the Quasar Evolution for 1 week around the older islands, when the dry season is getting started. Why the older islands and why June? Primarily due the promise I made Jess that we would celebrate our second anniversary, on June 7th, somewhere warm. As a side benefit, it turns out June...
What’s in the bag in 2014?
What's more expensive: kids or a photography hobby? I have both and I really don't know. Eating some serious coin isn't all they have in common. When going somewhere you want the least amount of fuss and aren't afraid to pack too much to achieve it. And you never know whether the destination is going to bring smiles or cries. Let's kick the kids off this metaphor because photography is...
Sea Caves in Burlington, VT???
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Vermont two states or a country away from the ocean? You've either got to drive up through Canada or speed threw New Hampshire and Maine to see the Atlantic. Don't even ask about the Pacific. So, how did sea caves end up right next to downtown Burlington. And how the hell did I not know they were there for my first 4 years of living right next door to them!...
Winter birding in the backyard
Being a snowboarder and photographer brings mixed feelings about snow. One part of me wants to make more turns in the pow-pow (powdery snow), while the other part is ready for water to flow and animals to come out. On the weekdays, when a few hours on the mountain aren't possible, I like to shoot things around the yard. With a good 18+ inches of packed snow in the yard the same old landscape...
Found an ice cave in my backyard
Sometimes adventures are right out the back door. Blizzard 2015 was fairly weak for us in Vermont (only 6+ inches of snow), but it inspired me to run around the yard with camera in hand. Admittedly, this is not a human-sized ice cave. If one was a rabbit, one would find this ice stalagmite impressive. With the help of some macro photography we can admire it too. Outside of shooting ice...
It has been too long
5 years is too long to go between posts. Much has happened in that time. I took a job developing technology for the automotive industry in Burlington, Vermont. And I hate to say that I have been living in this beautiful state taking photos on my iPhone. What a photography failure I have been of late! It is time to pick the camera back up and point it at some phenomenal scenery in the Green...
Mac Mini as Home Entertainment Hub
I know this isn't all about photography, but it was too cool not to write about. So....what am I talking about? When you make a computer the brains of your home entertainment center all kinds of new possibilities and sharing across the house happen. Here are some of the cool things: Virtually unlimited TV-recording capabilities Sharing movies, music, and photos throughout the whole house...
Costa Rican Landscapes – December 2009
Since my first trip to Costa Rica, in 1995, I have always been struck by the magic of the country as soon as my feet come off the airplane. Although it is a very different place than it was in the 90s, it is still one of my favorite spots on earth. Today, most of the roads are paved and you no longer need to judge distance driven in flat tires. Unfortunately, fast food restaurants let you...
Off Topic: Crazy nut I met on my trip to South Georgia
When traveling with Lindblad you expect to be around the elite, the cultured, the wealthy, the social royalty and that was definitely the majority of my fellow passengers. And then there was Joel. Joel Levinson, or Happy Joel, to be more specific. Joel wins contests for a living. I'll repeat....Joel wins contests for a living. He won a contest to be on the National Geographic Endeavour with us...
Camera Gear – what worked, what didn’t?
The hardest part of getting ready for this trip was selecting the camera gear. I could not find enough online about what to bring and what to leave at home, so let me give you a hand. If you click on the Gear-Up page, you can see what I had to choose from. Rikki and Jack Swenson talked me into bringing my 300mm f2.8L IS lens, and I knew I wanted to bring 2 camera bodies. This was the...