Olympic National Park is one of the most diverse protected areas in the world. Measuring in at one million acres, the park’s borders span from the wild and rugged coastline of the Pacific, up to the glaciated mountains of the Olympic Range. In between are some of the most in-tact old growth temperate rainforests in […]
Iceland is only about 40,000 square miles, roughly the size of Ohio, but a lot is packed into those 40,000 square miles. Only 300,000 people live here, with 60% of those occupying the capital city of Reykjavik on the west side of the island. Iceland continues to be one of the greatest photography destinations in […]
You’ve gone out and purchased all those filters that you’ve been told are “what you need to have.” But, are you confident in knowing when to utilize which filter when out photographing a scene? Did you buy a “good” set of filters? Maybe you’re still trying to decide? If so, watch this quick video from […]
Glacier National Park in northwest Montana could just be the most beautiful US National Park. But I am also biased, as I’ve spent over 2 months in the park over the last five years. I keep going back for many of the natural treasures the park offers and it’s without a doubt my favorite national […]
The Redwoods are the giants of the forest. They are the tallest trees on Earth, with some growing beyond 350 feet and reaching ages of 2,000+ years. Each May, we visit the Redwoods during our Coastal Oregon & California’s Redwoods workshop. The timing for the workshop is carefully planned around the possible Rhododendron bloom, which […]
The Oregon Coast stretches 363 miles and includes some of the most dramatic and rugged seascapes found anywhere in the world. It is a landscape photography paradise, with enough beaches and coastline to photograph for a lifetime. Today, BCJ wraps up the second of back-to-back trip departures for our popular Coastal Oregon & California Redwoods […]
Seascapes and ocean scenes are some of my favorite landscapes to photograph. They are also some of the most challenging scenes to approach – from a technical and creative standpoint. Backcountry Journeys has three trips in the Pacific Northwest this May, itineraries packed with scenes of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. Our Olympic […]
For photographers, Death Valley National Park just might be the greatest desert landscape on Earth. A foreboding name, yes, but a place of great diversity and grandeur. It’s one of the hottest, driest, and lowest places in the world. Each one of those attributes contributes to the totally unique landscape of Death Valley. Unique, and […]
I’ve been going to the Big Island of Hawaii every winter for almost four years now. It’s become one of my favorite winter destinations for photography. Not only is the photography exceptional, but the food, weather, and Hawaiian lifestyle all make it an incredible destination. I mean the Big Island even has five volcanoes, one […]
Matt Meisenheimer discusses his new f-stop gear DuraDiamond Series Tilopa 50L and how it compares to his previous model Tilopa. The new pack series from f-stop gear is designated by its new material, DuraDiamond™, which is stronger, lighter, and more weather-resistant. There are also some great new features, like updated pockets, strap locks for tripods, […]
Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, where mountains meet the sea, is one of the most dramatic and beautiful coastlines in the world. The following is a short video of our guide Alex Hansen, shot on location, as he explores and photographs this coastline as the sun sets over the Pacific. Backcountry Journeys visits Kauai: The Garden […]
It’s been 5 years since Panasonic released their Lumix GH5, one of the most popular and important mirrorless cameras ever released. The GH5 broke a lot of barriers as a hybrid camera and offered features that full-frame cameras did not. Shortly after, Panasonic followed it up with the release of the G9, another huge hit […]
One of the most interesting and unique landscapes in the world lies in the south, on the border of Texas and Louisiana. It’s there that you can find an intertwined waterway of bayous, rivers, swampland, and open water. Now, not many equate the south with ‘unique landscapes’ or ‘fall color’, but the swampland of east […]
With big releases at the end of Q4 2021, Nikon has finally filled out the Z series lens lineup with very formidable lenses. Many are considered the best in their class and Nikon continues to impress with their quality output for the Z series. The monster release of the Nikon Z9 foreshadowed that high-end, telephoto […]
On a recent trip to the southern swamps, I tested out a new piece of gear – the Megadap Sony E to Nikon Z Adapter. The adapter allows Sony E-mount lenses (Sony and third party) to be adapted and used on Nikon Z cameras. It also supports autofocus, aperture control, and lens stabilization. I used […]