Outdoor Photographer July 2019

Beautiful Oddities Of Joshua Tree Exploring the otherworldly landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park. By Jason Bradley. Tip Of The Week Available on our website—or delivered directly to your inbox—our “Tip of the Week” provides shooting and processing techniques to sharpen your photography skills. Sign up today. Improve Your Landscape Photography William Neill’s “On Landscape” column explores nature photography from an artistic, contemplative perspective. Get insights from Neill for thoughtful approaches to create compelling scenic images. Assignments Sharpen your skills and share your best shots in our weekly “Assignments” photo challenges. Submit your images that fit the week’s theme—you may be our next Assignment winner. Connect With Us Get the latest news and be inspired by great photos from the Outdoor Photographer community. Newsletter Subscribe today for updates on the latest features, how-to articles and photography news. http://outdoorphotographer.com/newsletter/…

Photographer: Jonathan Irish Location: Redwood National and State Parks, California Equipment: Fujifilm X-T1, Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Situation: I had been wanting to photograph the giant California redwoods for a really long time, so a National Geographic assignment taking me to all of the national parks during the centennial of the National Park Service was a dream come true. This was a perfect spring morning among these majestic and beautiful trees. I spent over four hours this day walking along the trail, trying not to get neck soreness from constantly gazing upwards. I was overcome by just how tall the trees are, and I remember thinking that having a person in my images would help show the incredible scale. However, I was alone, and I hadn’t seen another soul the entire morning. So…

In this special issue dedicated to our national parks, we’re excited to bring you inspiration from photographers who’ve explored them extensively. Jonathan Irish spent an entire year on assignment to photograph all of the parks. In “A Year In The National Parks” Irish shares 10 of the most memorable moments from this epic adventure. “I had so many blissful, ‘pinch-me-I’m-dreaming’ moments,” Irish recalls. “In a country as diverse and picturesque as the United States, the national parks represent the best of us. They are the places we hold most sacred, for their purity and jaw-dropping beauty.” QT Luong has also visited and photographed all of our national parks. His book, Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America’s National Parks, contains over 500 photographs taken over the course of 20 years, along…

Based in Denver, Colorado, Jonathan Irish specializes in documenting adventure, landscapes and cultures at home and abroad with a keen eye on highlighting important conservation issues. Irish has photographed on assignment on all seven continents and in over 80 countries. See more of his work at JonathanIrish.com. QT Luong’s photographs are extensively published and have been the subject of large-format books, including Treasured Lands (winner of six national book awards), many newspaper and magazine feature articles, and solo gallery and museum exhibits across the U.S. See more of his work at terragalleria.com. Gary Hart is a professional landscape photographer and writer based in Northern California. Hart leads photo workshops, sharing his more than four decades of photography experience in iconic locations around the U.S. and abroad. See more of his work at…

Magnetic “This is my favorite view from Joshua Tree National Park because it feels as ancient as it does scenic. For this shot, I wanted to capture an otherworldly mood, so I waited until twilight to use a long exposure to create the visual effect of clouds moving across the sky. The ancient tree was illuminated by carefully bouncing light from my flashlight off rocks located close to where my tripod was set up.” See more of David Shield’s work at davidshieldphotography.com. Natural Habitat “Wildflowers in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is one of the reasons photographers and visitors visit this park, in addition to its famous scenic mountains and wildlife. There are many different kinds of wildflower. Among the prominent ones is the yellow, sunflower-like arrowleaf balsamroot, and they grow widespread in many…

RETRO-STYLED CAMERA PACKS Tamrac has introduced a new line of packs that give a nod to the company’s history. The first two packs in the Tamrac Traditions series that feature vintage design with modern materials and storage configurations are the Runyon and Pasadena. The Runyon is the smaller of the two, ideal as a daypack for a mirrorless camera kit, with room for personal items and an 11-inch tablet. The larger Pasadena can accommodate multiple camera bodies and lenses along with a 13-inch laptop and includes straps to secure a tripod to the side. Both models feature customizable, padded interiors and weather-resistant fabrics. List prices: $99 (Runyon); $129 (Pasadena). Contact: Tamrac, tamrac.com. WIDE-TO-TELE ZOOM FOR DSLRS The Tamron 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) for Canon and Nikon DSLRs announced earlier this…