International Overlanding Advisory: Parachutes & Passports
The tips and tricks of creating an international fly-in-and-drive adventure. Several decades ago, my doctor informed me I would have six weeks off work before going under the knife for knee surgery. During the drive home I thought about the long list of house projects I could
Ram’s new Rebel HD 2500… Cummins?
Hear this Rebel Yell In 2016 when Ram introduced the Rebel 1500, industry scuttlebutt swirled that Rebel was Ram's answer to the Raptor. They dismissed said claims and snickered as they quietly developed the 702-horspower TRX. As it was, the HEMI-powered Rebel 16 was so much fun
Register For Sonora Adventure Raid 2023: Overland News
Guided tour through the Sonoran desert, anyone? If you’ve dreamed of exploring Mexico, the 2023 Adventure Raid is your ticket to ride. This year’s Raid begins in Hermosillo, joining in on festivities Sonora Rally. From there the Raid heads north, exploring Old Mexico in the Sierra Pinacate
A Backcountry Welding Lesson
Jump into the fire by adding welding to your backcountry skill set. In the early ‘90s I was on the Fordyce Trail in the Northern Sierra Nevada with a friend. We had winched a tree off the trail and after stowing my gear and turning the key,
Video Capture: Viewfinder
Set your adventures in motion with video capture. Having been a still shooter for decades, I will admit I had a hard time syncing with the video world. The still images I’m used to shooting must convey elements of a storyline captured a fraction of a second
Smartphone Photography: Viewfinder
Explore the gadgets and gizmos that can take your smartphone photography to a new level. If we flash back to the inaugural Viewfinder, we took the position that the best camera for any shot is the one in your hand. And that, my friends, is usually our
Action Photography Tips and Tricks
Animating your photography brings life to stills. A number of years ago, I spent time in Livingstone, Zambia, as part of a two-month trek through Southern Africa. My job for the week was to document adrenaline sports in the area. This included rafting the Zambezi River, flying
How Outdoor Photography Lenses Make a Photo: Viewfinder
Compression, f-stop, and bokeh: what does it all mean, and how can your outdoor photography lenses accomplish it? In previous Viewfinders we’ve discussed what I feel are the most important elements of creative photography: distilling a scene into its various components, how to frame a unique composition
