Maptia is a new startup that is similar to Medium.com, in that it is a platform where photographers and adventure writers can self-publish their photography and adventures with exciting to read articles. The Maptia website is beautifully made and is a place goal that allows photographers and writers to publish thoughtful and inspiring stories about […]
On The Road: Saguaro National Park
I thought my troubles of having no air conditioning in my car were over once I entered the arid New Mexico temperature, but I was far from any relief. As I got into Arizona the heat was unlike anything I had experienced before. The smell of rotten eggs emanated from my cooler along with the […]
On The Road: The Land of Enchantment
The first time I passed through New Mexico I was in a hurry. The second time I was coming from a blizzard that marooned me in Amarillo, Texas for a few days that kept me in a hotel room eating beef jerky and drinking sink water. Both times I was more than happy to see […]
On The Road: Tucumcari and Route 66
The road to the Southwest was paved with mosquitoes, humidity that made my clothes stick to me, and no way of cooling down because my AC compressor took a shit in Florida. I drove through the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, Lousiana and Texas before I felt any relief from the endless moisture that suffocated me […]
Making The Most Out of a Photo Trip
Finding the shot that makes each location worth visiting is always the goal when I look for a subject to photograph. The shot, usually the gem, has a few things: First of all, it’s beautiful and well composed. Second, it helps tell a story which evokes the mood, ambience, and provides a visual display of […]
On The Road: Great Expectations, Some Malfunctions
From Chaos to Pura Vida was a true statement I made a few weeks ago before I started my life on the road. I’ve been living out of my car like a vagabond by converting my 2002 Honda CR-V into a “Car-V” dubbed “Atlas,” and so far she has held up like a true road […]
Day 1: Fear and Serenity; Watkins Glen State Park, NY
I have traveled alone since I was 18. I’ve always had a burning desire to experience and explore what was unknown to me since I was a kid. I always hated the fact that I had to cram my travels into a small time frame instead of having the freedom to do and go wherever. […]
Hitting the Road
Last week I wrote an article (Somewhere Between Chaos and Pura Vida) about my intentions to hit the road and drive America. Well, this weekend I am taking that plunge and headed east to Watkins Glen, New York, to kick off my travels. While on the road I will be writing, documenting, and photographing the […]
10 Ways to Find Photographic Inspiration
1. View Others’ Work Whether you’re on Flickr, 500px, or Google+, being part of a community can inspire you to go out and shoot. When we look at the work of other photographers, both unknown and known, we can ignite a spark of our own creativity. Just like writers are influenced by books and other […]