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,
The Traveling Beast: Overlander Joanie Pépin’s Solo Travel Journey
A Mad Max - inspired Pan-American trip with solo traveler Joanie Pépin “Where must we go, we who wander this wasteland, in search of our better selves.” —The First History Man, Mad Max: Fury Road Sunlight filters through the dusty remnants of broken windowpanes, streaming into an abandoned
Wildlife Photography: Capturing The Wild Side
Photographing the animal kingdom … without becoming part of the food chain A midday sun beat down on the northern reaches of Australia’s Top End, tapping the desiccated soil for any remaining moisture and sending the mercury toward the century mark. We were somewhere between Cairns and
Mesa Verde: A Park Preserving Cultural Treasure
700 Years of Life on the Mesa To wrap up our celebration of National Parks Week, We're rounding out our spotlights with one last destination to add to any road trip. Mesa Verde National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, the site of deep
Photography Gear for the Outdoor Enthusiast: Peak Design
Travel Photography Made Easy Traveling and photography often go hand in hand. Many are inspired to travel when they see breathtaking photographs of exotic locations on social media, books and magazines. This often creates a desire to travel. With your rig packed and an epic trip ahead
Viewfinder: Photography and Light
Creative Photography and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Light. This thin slice of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum—wavelengths that are visible to the eye—has mystified philosophers and polymaths dating back to the first millennium B.C. The light emitted by the sun, along with the energy it delivers to our blue planet,
VIEWFINDER: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The art of aerial photography … at your fingertips Aerial photography hit the fast track when Orville and Wilbur Wright launched the “Wright Flyer” in 1903, finding its place in military reconnaissance aircraft such as World War I-era B.E.2c and the Cold War Lockheed U-2. Since the beginning
Viewfinder: How to Photograph Cars
The Lowdown on How to Photograph Our Treasured Trail Companions In previous Viewfinders, we’ve discussed how to frame images and a documentary approach to recording our adventures. In this issue, we are going to delve into a subject near and dear to our hearts. How to photograph