Tag Archives: backcountry

4 More Reasons Why I Love My 85mm f/1.8 lens

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Dan Bailey

In a recent post, I enthusiastically extolled the creative and practical benefits of using short telephoto lenses. Basically, they’re light, fast, compact, sharp and great for shooting a variety of outdoor photography related subject matter from people, sports, adventure, nature … Continue reading →

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6 Great Tripods for Landscape Photography

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Dan Bailey

Welcome to Day 3 of Landscape Week! Yesterday we took a look at a selection of great books for learning landscape photography, today we talk tripods. Perhaps more than any other piece of gear, the tripod says “Landscape Photographer.” It’s our … Continue reading →

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My 5 Worst Injuries as a Pro Adventure Photographer

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dan Bailey

Adventure photography is a dangerous business. By it’s very nature, it means that you’re often putting yourself out there into extreme outdoor situations where you could likely get hurt. It’s amazing that we don’t get hurt more often. That said, … Continue reading →

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Trip Teaser- Backcountry Skiing, Canadian Rockies

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Dan Bailey

Here are a few teaser shots from my recent ski trip to the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. We had five feet of snow fall on us over the course of seven days, which of course meant endless big … Continue reading →

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Featured Image: Backcountry Skiing, Colorado

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Dan Bailey

(BSA Executive Director Brian Holcombe, making fresh turns in the Colorado Backcountry.) Click for more information about BSA, which stands for Backcountry Snowsports Alliance, a non profit organization that works to preserve quiet, non-motorized areas for quality backcountry skiing, snowboarding … Continue reading →

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