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Future Plans for Free Roaming Photography

by cavarocHayduke Trail, Night, Travel Logs, Video July 15, 2014March 31, 2017No Comments

I haven’t been updating this blog much, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy. I’m currently wrapping up a video on light pollution in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area, plotting a large road trip around the southwest for a follow-up video covering the region’s dark skies, and finally, making plans with my girlfriend to hike the Hayduke Trail, an 800-mile trail stretching from Arches National Park to Zion National Park with a detour through the Grand Canyon.… Keep reading...

Night Photography Explored: Part 6 – Post-Processing

by cavarocHow To, Night April 24, 2014March 31, 2017No Comments

Post-processing can be a very tricky, and often subjective, part of the photo creating process. It opens the door to a number of different formulas, styles, and personal tastes. As a result, I’m only going to explain what I would do in the situations I’ll discuss, primarily using Adobe Lightroom. I take advantage of Adobe Photoshop for some more unusual edits, which we’ll discuss.… Keep reading...

Night Photography Explored – Part 4: Northern Lights

by cavarocHow To, Night February 26, 2014March 31, 2017No Comments

Camera: Canon 7D, Lens: Sigma 20mm f/1.8 Aperture: f/2.8, ISO: 3,200, Shutter Speed: 20sec. Focal Length: 20mm

The northern lights (aurora borealis; also southern lights for the southern hemisphere, aka, the aurora australis) are one of the most sought-after phenomena in the night sky. Casting bright, colorful lights from above, they have entranced civilizations for countless years.… Keep reading...

12 Favorite Photos from 2012

by cavarocLandscape, Night, Panorama, Thoughts, Wildlife December 24, 2012March 28, 201766 Comments

January

Despite a lack of wildlife to be found around the area, I was still able to make great opportunities as they arose. The winter had turned into an unusually warm one for Jackson Hole and while normally it’s too cold to even snow, rain was becoming common throughout January. Yet winter still persisted off and on.… Keep reading...

The Backward Truth About Wolves and Grizzlies

by cavarocThoughts, Wildlife March 27, 2012March 28, 201721 Comments

Most people nowadays are well aware that wolves and grizzly bears are controversial species. Regular readers of this blog know that I am passionate about the well-being of these predatory animals. Most people think that all the controversy stems from them potentially eating ranchers’ cattle stock. The truth is, that’s just a scapegoat.… Keep reading...

The 12 Best Photos from 2011

by cavarocLandscape, Panorama, Thoughts, Video, Wildlife December 27, 2011February 14, 2024No Comments

January

A storm cloud lit from sunset light hovering above Pilgrim Ridge. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

I found myself rather unproductive in early 2011 in terms of stills. With the recent purchase of a 7D and getting it up to working order, as well as discovering time-lapse photography, my still photography became a bit stagnant.… Keep reading...