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Best Photos from 2017

by cavarocLandscape, Thoughts, Wildlife January 4, 2018One Comment

January

January was cold. We were in the heart of a historically cold and precipitous winter. The sun by this point had become a legend, forgotten behind the clouds that never seemed to lift from the valley, constantly dropping more and more snow as they had done since late November. Despite the Vitamin D deficiency the area was experiencing, along with the psychological aspects of not seeing direct sunlight for three months, I still made attempts to get out and shoot the remarkably unique landscapes.… Keep reading...

Help Save Our National Monuments

by cavarocLandscape, Panorama, Thoughts May 23, 2017May 23, 2017No Comments

Our National Monuments have recently been described as nothing more than "federal land grabs." This term is as misguided as the people that use it.

Native American tribes banded together to build support in favor of preserving and protecting the area around Bears Ears, which ultimately became Bears Ears National Monument.… Keep reading...

Escaping Winter in Moab

by cavarocLandscape, Story Behind the Shot, Travel Logs May 15, 2017No Comments

During the course of a winter that was making even hardcore ski-bums question their sanity, my fiancee and I realized we needed a much-needed break from the gray monotony. We packed up the car, secured arrangements, and made a quick long-weekend trip to Moab, Utah to remember what sunshine looked like, as well as the ground.… Keep reading...

How to Preserve the Drama in Your Photos

by cavarocHow To February 21, 2017March 22, 2017No Comments

Many people approach photography from an understandable, but flawed perspective. They learn that an ideal histogram peaks in the middle and recedes toward the edges. For many photos, this is certainly ideal, but following that rule 100% of the time will ruin the mood of some of your more dramatic work.… Keep reading...

Twelve Favorite Photos from 2016

by cavarocAbstract, Landscape, Night, Wildlife December 21, 2016March 22, 20173 Comments

January

Deep in winter’s freeze in January, I headed out at first light to hike one of Grand Teton National Park’s most popular summer trails, Taggart Lake. In the dead of winter, however, only a few locals and brave tourists explore beyond the parking lot. Before sunrise, no one is there.… Keep reading...

12 Favorite Photos from 2015

by cavarocAbstract, Astrophotography, Night, Panorama, Thoughts, Video, Wildlife December 18, 2015March 31, 20179 Comments

January

My interest in astrophotography in January of 2015 was beginning to hit a high note. I had gotten many of the technical aspects and understandings of the process down, and shortly thereafter, Comet Lovejoy made a pass right by the Pleiades. I was able to capture the shot exactly as I hoped, and was thrilled with the result.… Keep reading...