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
Top 12 Overlanding Podcasts
Check out these podcasts for the most unique stories, best advice, and funniest interviews. The value of a good podcast is so underrated. They're great for those of us who are always in the car
Have Camera Gear, Will Travel
High Adventure with the Whole Family Starts with the Right Camera Gear We’ve all heard the phrase, “pics or it didn’t happen,” at some time or another. Technology and social media have made it easier to connect to others and share photos and videos while traveling. Whether
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
The Wildlife of Acadia National Park
Birds, Whales, and Much More Overlanding isn't just about the drive, and many of those who enjoy it have interests that perfectly pair with life in the wilderness. Beyond vistas and natural formations, an interest in wildlife goes hand in hand with a love of the outdoors.
Overland the Americas Captures the Moment
Celebrating Earth’s Beautiful Places with Overland the Americas There’s a photograph of Ernesto López Pérez and Taisa Welhasch of Overland the Americas I’ve always loved. The pair are standing at the 18,871-foot (5,752m) summit of Mount Pisco in Huascarán National Park, Perú. They’re framed by an azure sky,
