Tag Archives: National Park

Jasper NP, June 2022

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Neil

My campsite had been booked several weeks in advance. As the date drew closer it became apparent that I was likely going to have a cool, rainy camping trip. As my friend James would say, “any fool can be uncomfortable”. … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree NP 0222

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Neil

My last trip to Joshua Tree National Park this winter began early morning, just as the sun was starting to light up the sky. Getting up early for the hour and a half drive to get into some of the … Continue reading →

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Death Valley 2022

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Neil

At the end of January I participated in a photography workshop in Death Valley National Park. The workshop, run by the Out of Chicago group and called the Out of Death Valley workshop involved about 100 participants and 16 to … Continue reading →

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Back to JTNP

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Neil

Just before Christmas I made another trip up to Joshua Tree National Park. As is my normal custom, I arrived nearly an hour before sunrise, giving me time to scout around for a suitable composition. As the sky started to … Continue reading →

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Return to JTNP

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Neil

Two weeks after returning to our second home in California, after the “Covid year absense”, I returned to Joshua Tree National Park for the first time in about two years. An early start, at 4:00 am, ensured that I got … Continue reading →

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Jasper in July

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Neil

Late in July I spent a couple of nights camping in Jasper. I had booked my campsite before the wildfires in BC really started sending smoke into Alberta, so I anticipated some clear weather for photography. I few days before … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Elk Island NP

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Neil

In late February, I paid a visit to Elk Island National Park. It had been a while since I had been to the park, and even longer since visiting the park in winter. For those not familiar with this National … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree Sunrises

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Neil

I have to admit that I’m not an avid early-riser. However, if I have something specific planned, I really don’t have a problem getting up at 4:00 am, say, to drive out to Joshua Tree National Park for a sunrise … Continue reading →

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Zion and Bryce

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Neil

It’s a rainy day here so it seems like the perfect day to add another blog post. The Spring trip with my camera club buddies was to Zion and Bryce National Parks. I had previously been to Zion but Bryce … Continue reading →

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Maligne Lake 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Neil

The sun was just coming up as we arrived at the Maligne Lake boat launch.  The air may have been cool, just a few degrees above freezing, but our spirits were high as the lake was like glass.  As we unloaded … Continue reading →

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