Photo Journal and Blog Posts

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Desert Rain — Desert Rain

April 15, 2026

Ron shares his photos from the 2025-2026 winter season in Death Valley National Park, including a wildflower bloom and other special conditions.

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One Year of Plants — One Year of Plants

April 10, 2026

Sarah shares her full plant and flower photography portfolio from 2025, including some of her favorite individual photos here.

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Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook) — Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook)

April 6, 2026

Sarah shares information about her new free educational ebook about photographing plants and flowers in both wild landscapes and cultivated gardens.

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Phoning it In — Phoning it In

January 9, 2026

Ron shares some of his old and new iPhone photos from all sorts of different places.

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Sarah's 2025 Year in Review — Sarah's 2025 Year in Review

January 1, 2026

Sarah shares some reflections on her photography experiences in 2025 along with a small collection of favorite photos from the year.

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Ron's 2025 Year In Review — Ron's 2025 Year In Review

January 1, 2026

Ron shares some of his favorite photos from 2025, featuring landscapes in California, Colorado, and New Zealand.

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Mud Ecstasy: Playing with Dirt in Death Valley — Mud Ecstasy: Playing with Dirt in Death Valley

December 27, 2025

Ron shares his photos from a week in Death Valley, photographing mud, dirt, and sand.

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Spring in New Zealand — Spring in New Zealand

December 18, 2025

Ron shares his photos from our month spent on New Zealand's South Island.

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A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park — A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park

December 2, 2025

Sarah shares her photos from a quick winter trip to California's Yosemite Valley.

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Summer Wildflowers (and More) in Crested Butte, Colorado — Summer Wildflowers (and More) in Crested Butte, Colorado

October 23, 2025

Sarah shares her photos of summer wildflowers and other smaller scenes from Crested Butte, Colorado.

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Fall Colors in Colorado — Fall Colors in Colorado

October 13, 2025

Ron shares some of his favorite photos from autumn in southwestern Colorado, including aspens, oaks, birches, and willows.

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How To Use SmallScenes.Info for Weather Information — How To Use SmallScenes.Info for Weather Information

September 16, 2025

Ron shares how we use smallscenes.info to get weather and travel information for our favorite locations. You're welcome to use this free resource, too.

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Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons — Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons

September 10, 2025

Sarah shares some lessons for making the most of autumn, with a focus on the mindset you bring into the field with you.

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Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography — Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography

September 7, 2025

Since we are frequently asked about the gear we use for our photography, we maintain a current list of our cameras, lenses, and accessories here.

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The Death Valley Landscape and Nature Photography Guide — The Death Valley Landscape and Nature Photography Guide

September 1, 2025 | Death Valley

Sarah shares our advice for planning a landscape photography trip to California's Death Valley National Park, including a 3-day itinerary.

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