Being flexible is a big one for me right now, and I am starting to get it. You can miss some really nice shots from being attached to your expectations for that outing. You are so focused on what you have in mind, that you are blind to some other excellent possibilities. Been living this lately and now hoping I am waking up to this. Many thanks to you both.
Last year when I turned 62 I found out that I could purchase a lifetime pass to all National Parks for $80.00. We live about 1 1/2 hours from an entrance to Shenandoah National Park here in Virginia. I believe that it's current entry fee is $30.00, so use it three times and it's more than paid for itself. Virginia has an annual pass for their State Parks but it's not as good a deal in my opinion. :)
Your advice about photography for natural parks photography seems like good advice for life as well: 1. Be early 2. Be flexible 3. Enjoy the time that you have Thanks.
The next time I visit a National park, I will follow your tips. I am 70 years old and have visited several parks while traveling thru this great country. Grand Canyon (of course), Yosemite park, visited parks in Colorado (where my daughter live), several parks in the Hawaiian Islands. I live in South Florida, so several Everglades parks, but one of my favorite is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park off of Key Largo. Unfortunately you need a underwater camera to take photos of the beautiful Coral Reefs. No matter what parks you visit here in the US or International, you need to take lots of photos (a yes video) to capture the memories of your visit.
Leigh and Raymond, thanks for your photography lessons. We have a beautiful ranch nestled between Bryce and Zions on highway 89 called Asay Creek. There is some really stunning views and scenery there. If you are in the neighborhood sometime I would love to show you around.
If you want some truly beautiful and unique landscapes, head north and come visit Nova Scotia. Every part of the province is beautiful in a different way. Would love to see you guys up here :)
Great tips! The only tip I might add is research what gear, camera, and lens for the particular place you're traveling to. For example, might it better, or not, to take a tripod/monopod? Are the hikes easy/hard, long/short, might help determining the weight of the gear you can take? I've been to 18 NPs and looking forward to many more.
Being flexible is a big one for me right now, and I am starting to get it. You can miss some really nice shots from being attached to your expectations for that outing. You are so focused on what you have in mind, that you are blind to some other excellent possibilities. Been living this lately and now hoping I am waking up to this. Many thanks to you both.
Last year when I turned 62 I found out that I could purchase a lifetime pass to all National Parks for $80.00. We live about 1 1/2 hours from an entrance to Shenandoah National Park here in Virginia. I believe that it's current entry fee is $30.00, so use it three times and it's more than paid for itself. Virginia has an annual pass for their State Parks but it's not as good a deal in my opinion. :)
I purchased my lifetime pass this year!
Thanks for the nudge 👍🏼 Did not know the age. Just paid for mine online.
good work as always!
Your advice about photography for natural parks photography seems like good advice for life as well:
1. Be early
2. Be flexible
3. Enjoy the time that you have
Thanks.
Suggestion for next adventure: Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. It was the backdrop for one of the Star Trek movies. It's a very unique landscape.
Not a National Park, but Starved Rock State Park in Illinois has some cool canyons and waterfalls, and even Bald Eagles fishing in the Illinois River.
The next time I visit a National park, I will follow your tips. I am 70 years old and have visited several parks while traveling thru this great country. Grand Canyon (of course), Yosemite park, visited parks in Colorado (where my daughter live), several parks in the Hawaiian Islands. I live in South Florida, so several Everglades parks, but one of my favorite is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park off of Key Largo. Unfortunately you need a underwater camera to take photos of the beautiful Coral Reefs. No matter what parks you visit here in the US or International, you need to take lots of photos (a yes video) to capture the memories of your visit.
Love your show and tips about fotografie. I also love fotografie.
Leigh and Raymond, thanks for your photography lessons. We have a beautiful ranch nestled between Bryce and Zions on highway 89 called Asay Creek. There is some really stunning views and scenery there. If you are in the neighborhood sometime I would love to show you around.
If you want some truly beautiful and unique landscapes, head north and come visit Nova Scotia. Every part of the province is beautiful in a different way. Would love to see you guys up here :)
Exellent súper work Exellent♥♥
Great ideas. Thank you.
Have you ever photographed a National Park in the Eastern U.S.?
We both been to a few but it's been MANY years. Do you have any recommendations?
Acadia in Maine, Shenandoah in Virginia and the Great Smokies in NC/TN are very nice places to visit/photograph.
Great tips! The only tip I might add is research what gear, camera, and lens for the particular place you're traveling to. For example, might it better, or not, to take a tripod/monopod? Are the hikes easy/hard, long/short, might help determining the weight of the gear you can take? I've been to 18 NPs and looking forward to many more.
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