The Harlequin Duck is one of the most impressive waterfowl in the world. In addition to being downright beautiful, it spends its entire life on literal bone-breaking waters. Summering on rapids and fast-moving water around the northern part of North America, it then winters along high-latitude coasts of the northern hemisphere, continually getting battered by ferocious waves.… Keep reading...
The Swainson’s Hawk is a majestic bird of prey that can be found in open grasslands. This incredible bird migrates from southern Argentina to as far north as northern Alaska, with northern Mexico accounting for its southernmost summer grounds. The beady-eyed raptor scours open areas for rodents, rabbits, reptiles, and even insects and dragonflies.… Keep reading...
Websites are a tricky thing. On one hand, they’re absolutely necessary in today’s world and economy. On the other, finding a solution that feels good and that works for you can be overwhelming, to say the least. I’m certainly no exception to that rule, having gone through numerous iterations to finally land on the solution I’m currently happiest with.… Keep reading...
One of the most common lessons photographers learn along their journey is to take a shot when you see it. Too often we see perfect lighting and race against it to get to a more ideal location to match it.… Keep reading...
It was my friend, Dale’s, first backpacking excursion, and rather than easing him into the rigors and rituals that come with such an experience, he instead insisted on the popular, but overly strenuous, 40-mile Teton Crest Trail in northwestern Wyoming.… Keep reading...
The Mount Hunt Divide is a relatively uncommon and remote destination for many people hiking in Grand Teton National Park. Sandwiched between Granite and Open Canyons, it sees little traffic compared to its canyon neighbors just a bit farther north.… Keep reading...