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Fighting Light Pollution in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

by cavarocNight, Thoughts November 27, 2013March 28, 20172 Comments

For millenia now, humans have gazed up at the night sky in search of answers, clarity, and self-awareness. The night sky has always been a treasure chest of wonderment and puzzles, revealing clues not just about our past as a race, but about ourselves as well. Today, the fascination that a dark sky provides has given way to urban sprawl and modern conveniences, consistently keeping us disconnected from finding real meaning in our lives.… Keep reading...

International Dark Sky Week – How You Can Help

by cavarocHow To, Night, Thoughts April 8, 2013March 28, 2017No Comments

We are currently in the middle of International Dark Sky Week, initiated by the International Dark Sky Association running from April 5-11 of 2013. The purpose is to raise awareness of the increasing problem of light pollution around the globe. Most people are aware of light pollution and even poke fun at the fact of how few stars they see while at the same time reminiscing or even hoping for a chance to see a dark, night sky again.… 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 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...

Delicate Arch Under the Milky Way Galaxy

by cavarocLandscape November 22, 2011February 14, 2024No Comments

Delicate Arch stands below the Milky Way Galaxy in Arches National Park, Utah.

Since I had never really gotten the chance to explore Arches National Park on my own before this trip, I wanted to make the most of it, and that meant spending a few hours at the park’s most prominent feature, Delicate Arch.… Keep reading...

Northern Lights Over Jackson Lake

by cavarocLandscape September 29, 2011January 30, 2024No Comments

Earlier this week the aurora borealis were out in a pretty major storm covering much of the northern United States. I was up in the northern area of Grand Teton National Park and chose Jackson Lake as my foreground of choice, along with a few other friends. I was shooting Oxbow Bend at sunset and so as soon as the sun had set behind the Tetons, I made my way over to a spot along Jackson Lake I had already decided upon.… Keep reading...