Travel Vlog
We hike often and we’re usually looking for new places to explore. In the winter months, our trips are just day trips, but in the warmer season, we’re camping. I document our trips with an action camera and my mirrorless camera and always looking for that composition to share.
A Quiet Morning with the Camera
Quiet morning photography. Light-focused walk in the park. Minimalist winter shots and a peaceful vibe.
Finding Quiet Beauty in Jay Cooke State Park
Explore the serene backtrails of Jay Cooke State Park (near Duluth, MN). Discover hidden beauty in textures, rocks, and spring growth on a peaceful 6-mile hike away from the crowds.
Minnesota Hiking: Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Cloudy day hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in MN. Birdwatching highlights (gulls, herons, red-winged blackbirds, osprey). Explored prairie, pine & birch trees. I see potential for spring & fall visits.
Lake Maria State Park Photo Hike
Relaxing hike at Lake Maria State Park (MN) near freezing. Enjoy calm ponds, reflections, mossy trees, and even swans & deer. Low-key nature walk.
Finding Beauty in Brown: A Late Winter Hike & Photo Critique in the Minnesota River Valley
Explore the Minnesota River Valley's early spring beauty. See a few of my favorite photos as I work through the challenges of hars light and lack of color.
Between Seasons Park Reserve Photo Walk
A photographer's morning walk in a park reserve. Discovering unexpected beauty in landscapes and attempting wildlife shots of geese and swans. Capturing subtle changes and finding art in the ordinary.
Frozen Rivers to Sunlit Leaves: A Local Hike and Thinking Forward to Spring
Despite the chill of a Minnesota winter, the recent burst of sunlight was too inviting to resist. I headed out to a beautiful local park, camera in hand, to try and capture the stark beauty of the season.
Snowy Hike: A Photographer's Struggle (and a Nature Lover's Delight)
Gorgeous scenery, but photographing it was tougher than expected. Snow on the camera, very little color, and everything looking the same made getting good shots challenging. Still a great walk though! Come along for the adventure.
Rediscovering the Magic of Vintage Glass
Rediscovering the magic of vintage lenses. I tested 40-year-old Minolta 50mm & 28mm lenses on my Fujifilm mirrorless camera. Did the "vintage look" live up to the hype? See my first impressions, photo samples, and thoughts on classic glass.
Winter's Mood Swings
Embracing winter's mood swings through photography. From sunny moments to snowy scenes, I share my journey and the beauty I found, even on a gray day.