Mountain Photography Blog

Hi Everyone.
I have a new blog about my new book project. Along with expeditions reports, I will be writing about all aspects of remote wilderness and mountain photography.

Stop on by and if you enjoy the blog, please share it.
All The Best,
Carl

The Blog is:
The Alaska Range Project
http://alaskarange.wordpress.com/

Carl, the blog is fun but I have a hard time reading white print on a black background. It does strange things to my eyes.

If you think cameras are heavy, just have a look at Vittorio Sella’s book Summit, then quit complaining and put in more time at the gym.

Good article, and I appreciate your honesty!

Good blog job

Very well done, Carl! Good luck with the continuation of this project--the trip, the photos, the blog.

Thanks everyone. Richard, your the first to complain about the white on black, sorry your having trouble reading it. Paul, I try to tell it how it is

Hi Carl - I enjoyed the blog and images. Especially liked the part about selecting your hiking partner. It is something I thing photographers don't talk about, but it is critical for successful photography and enjoyment for all those in the group. I know my early pitfall was to go on hikes with friends, and use it as a chance to photograph. I quickly realized that most of them would not have the patience or interest to wait out weather, delay or change itineraries for the sake of photo opportunities. I noticed that my days of hiking/skiing with friends diminished if photos were an objective. I felt frustrated at not being able to stop when I wanted for longer periods, friends werre not dressed or prepared for stops in bad weather. They felt frustrated that I was putting my photography at a higher priority over hanging with them on a hike. Now, my wife is pretty much the only person I am comfortable doing trips with that combine photography as one of the goals. Being honest discussing the details of the trip prior takes away much of the resentment that can build during a trip that is a downer for everyone. My wife knows that there will be days when I'm off taking photos that she can use as a rest day and we are both fine with that arrangement. I think a close friend or partner needs to realize that for landscape/mountain photography, huge commitments and passion are needed to bring back quality images. Usually this understanding is critical for things to work out. Thanks for bringing up this topic and hope it helps other folks out there.