THE LUMBERJACKS OF THE HIGH SIERRA: BEAVERS AND GOLDEN ASPENS

Beavers, Golden Aspens, and Nature's Balancing Act -- Are They Helping or Hurting the Forest?

By Del Albright, Sustainable Recreation Advocate.

There's more to this story than meets the eye. And nature, as usual, has a few surprises in store.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL STARTS WITH YOU - PROTECT THE RIDE

America the Beautiful Starts with You

By Del Albright

Somewhere in the American West – where adventure meets stewardship.

There’s nothing quite like venturing into the backcountry, especially in places where the land still echoes with the raw beauty of America's wilderness. These mountains, ridgelines, and alpine trails are more than just playgrounds for Jeeps, side-by-sides, hikers, and campers — they are sacred spaces that tell the story of a wild, free America.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RESPECT

Courtesy, respect, and common sense.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH RESPECT; CAPTURING MT. WHITNEY THE RIGHT WAY 

By Del Albright, Sustainable Recreation Advocate

If you've ever pointed your lens toward Mt. Whitney at sunrise, you know it's a spiritual moment. The light dances on those granite spires like gold dust. It’s no wonder this spot draws photographers from all walks of life.

But with great beauty comes great responsibility.

As nature photographers—whether amateur shutterbugs or seasoned pros—we carry more than a camera. We carry the reputation of our craft. So here are a few time-tested, common-sense protocols that’ll help keep our landscapes wild, our roads accessible, and our community respected.

PATIENCE - THE MAGIC FISHING BAIT!

 

🎣 Be Patient: The Secret Ingredient to Fishing Joy

There’s more to fishing than catching fish.

It’s the quiet moments before sunrise as the lake slowly wakes up. It’s the feel of the cool morning air on your face. It’s watching a blue heron stalk the shoreline or sharing a laugh with your kid as you wait for a bite. It's in the way the water gently laps the side of the boat and the way time seems to slow down just enough to remind you — this is living.

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY GETS THE EYE

By Del Albright

Besides capturing feather detail, bird photography requires the bird's eye to capture the viewer.  The eyeball must be in focus, and in a perfect world, looking at the camera.  Now that makes a pic!

Even a flying bird is more interesting with the eye in focus.

Tripods are crucial tools for birds on limbs and such. Flying birds just require a good, solid hold, possibly a monopod, and patience. Try to have the bird flying into the frame or the bush bird looking towards the camera or into the frame.

Practice makes perfect. Keep shooting until you figure out what works for you.

Del

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