The pandemic has led to an increase in outdoor recreation activities, resulting in overcrowding in some of the most popular national parks in the U.S. For photographers, this increased visitation can be a challenge. Crowds create logistical problems

By Jimmy Day “This image was taken while I was a guest at Jacques Adventure Lodge in remote Iliamna, Alaska, near Katmai National Park. Our small group of wildlife photographers was flown to different rugged locations in float planes landing on small

You never forget your first love. When I launched my career as a landscape photographer some 30 years ago, my first love was Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park, the eastern gateway town for the park, is just a one-hour drive from my home in Bou

When the skies cloud up and the rain falls, grab your cameras and head out to capture spectacular monsoons, lightning and dramatic light. A great two-destination trip starts in Bryce Canyon and ends at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Plan on 10 da

As I’ve been living in Utah as a full-time nature photographer for the last 10 years, I’ve visited Zion National Park countless times and have experienced it in all different kinds of conditions. While Zion is undeniably beautiful year-round—spring g

While Nikon has continued to expand its mirrorless Z camera system with great new lenses, many wildlife photographers have been asking for a long telephoto zoom to be added to the arsenal. Sure, Nikon has the 400mm F2.8 and the 600mm F4 lenses, but t

Discover diverse landscapes among the ancient forests of majestic Mount Rainier. By Kevin McNeal Travel photographer Ken Kaminesky explores the significance of making personal connections for successful photojournalism and documentary. Share your bes

It was January 2021 and I hadn’t seen my best friend and favorite photography buddy, Linda Scher, since February 2020, when we had been shooting wildlife in Hokkaido and had managed to leave Japan just ahead of the impending pandemic and shelter-in-p

The San Juan Mountains are one the most photographic mountain ranges in the United States. Its jagged character is very unique, and specifically, Mount Wilson is very prominent and alluring. Its sharp peak towers 14,000 feet overlooking the valley fl

“What I love most about wildlife photography is the unpredictability of it; slow days can become once a lifetime in a matter of minutes,” explains Larry Taylor. “On one such day, an ermine was shimmying up cracks in a cliff face while trying to acces

California is a state of incredible ecological diversity, offering a stunning variety of landscapes and ecoregions to explore. From the marine environments of Channel Islands National Park to the deserts of Joshua Tree and the Sierra Nevada mountain

Photographer: Dave Welling Location: Bryce Canyon National Park Equipment: Nikon F5, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED, Lightning Trigger, Gitzo tripod, Fujifilm FUJICHROME Velvia 50 Situation: I chased summer monsoon storms in Utah and Arizona for severa

With summer just around the corner, we’re sure you’re already making travel plans, so we’ve packed this special double issue on the National Parks with some of our favorite and less heralded parks we think you should visit with your camera. If you wa

Recently, I was asked by Dan Havlik, the editor-in-chief of Outdoor Photographer, what my favorite national park was and if I’d be interested in writing about some of my favorite locations in that park. Talk about a dream assignment! Truth be told, m

By Robert Henderson “The South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is home to several thriving packs of wild dogs. The key is finding them and being in the right place at the right time. By 4:30 a.m., our guide Fredrick Phiri had confirmed where the pack

Keyhole Arch is an iconic rock formation in Big Sur on the California coastline off of Highway 1. Located 37 miles south of Carmel, California, Big Sur has no “official” boundaries, and you won’t find many signs letting you know when you’ve arrived.

Alex Strohl’s photography is as much about the journey as it is the destination. It’s evident throughout his portfolio, in pictures of humans experiencing wild places, skiing and hiking, paddling kayaks and swimming in the sea. Unlike typical landsca

Global tourism is at an all-time high and only becoming more popular each year. It’s nearly impossible to find anywhere on this planet that people haven’t been to before, and some of the most scenic locations are inevitably the most crowded. Even in

We all love to travel, and often our cameras are a window into the world and its cultures. Now imagine packing everything you need to travel the world nonstop for a year and a half. After years of saving, and very little actual planning, that’s exact

As a hiker and explorer, I had always been drawn to the natural beauty of our world. So, when I heard about the breathtaking beauty of Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, I knew that I had to go and experience it for myself. Along with a group of fellow adven

When my usual adventures to far-off places were curtailed due to the pandemic, I was determined to photograph something (anything, really), so I spent an extended period photographing a single stretch of beach in Northern California. That process of

May is our Travel Issue, so this month we hit the road with photographers who spend their time spanning the globe. Even if you don’t visit some of these far-flung locations, their tips, advice and stories are sure to get you ready for your next big p

Photographers looking for something small, light and fast to bring on their travels should consider the 24.2-megapixel Canon EOS R8. This full-frame mirrorless camera uses the same image sensor and imaging pipeline as the Canon R6 Mark II, which we t

Photographer: Ken Kaminesky Location: Val D’asso, Tuscany, Italy Equipment: Fujifilm X-Pro2, Fujifilm XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR, Firecrest Soft Edge ND Grad 0.9 (3 stops) Situation: While Tuscany itself can be called iconic, a few locations within this