On The Road Again
The summer months are coming to an end and I’m back on the road again. Of course, I have my trusty travel dog, JoJo, along for the ride. As soon as he sees me preparing the RV for travel, he’s ready to get in the truck. Over the summer, I spent time visiting with my...
One Year On The Road
It’s been one year on the road for myself and the Digital Photography Mastery blog. A year of learning, trials and tribulations, RV and truck repairs, bugs, paperwork, and chainsaws. Between all of that, I even managed to do some photography. Not as much as I would...
Postcards from Theodore Roosevelt National Park
"Life is a great adventure…accept it in such a spirit." ~Theodore Roosevelt After my time in South Dakota visiting Badlands National Park, I headed to North Dakota to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park. During my Navy years, I was stationed aboard the USS Theodore...
Wildlife of Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park abounds with wildlife, all roaming free. A quick Google search will bring up a list of what is available to see and photograph. However, while visiting there I found only a handful of species that are commonplace and easy to locate. Despite...
Landscape Photography in Badlands National Park
It’s been a dream of mine for some time to visit the South Dakota Badlands. The dream having finely come to fruition, I’m sitting here in my RV looking at the sandstone rock formations that make up the Badlands about a mile away. I’ve been here a little over a week...
Digital Photography Mastery on the Road
Changes in life can be exciting and equally scary. You haven’t heard much from me over the past couple of years. I spent two long years downsizing my home. It’s amazing how much stuff can be collected in nearly 40 years of adult life. After 18 trips to donation sites...
A Case To Be Made For Chimping
I've always recommended to my students and new photographers to stop the chimping. Recently, I put myself in a situation making me rethink my stance on chimping…somewhat. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, “chimping” is the act of looking at the camera's LCD...
American Bison at Nachusa Grasslands, Illinois
The American Bison, a symbol of the Great Plains and one of the icons of North America. Thanks to YouTube, State Farm commercials, and the classic cowboy movies, these great beasts can conjure up some scary mental images. My first thoughts of bison were always of...
Shenandoah National Park: An Adventure with the 59 Veterans Project
In late October, I had the privilege to travel to Shenandoah National Park as part of I-Qest TV and the 59 Veterans project's Shenandoah Recon 2015 trip. The mission -- put together a short video to present to investors, check out some video equipment for future use,...
Should You Consider a Mirrorless Camera Over a DSLR?
If you are in the market for your first serious camera, you have probably noticed two avenues to go. The traditional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras or the new Mirrorless cameras. Maybe you've had DSLR cameras in the past, and have been considering the...
Seeking The Photographic Road Less Traveled
I've been reading a lot lately about all of the conflicts taking place around the world at the iconic photo spots. Arches National Park, the Taj Mahal, and the Bean in Chicago come to mind. There are even a few YouTube videos out there showing photographers jockeying...
What Camera Gear Should You Pack for the Air Show?
6 Important Considerations To Make Your Day Enjoyable Knowing what photography equipment to take to an air show makes a huge difference. Sure, you will more than likely get all the shots you want by taking several bodies, five or six lenses, a flash or two, and every...