Top Tips for Shooting the Great North American Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is one of nature’s most spectacular events. It’s also one of the rarest. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse...
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Glenn Randall
Jun 3, 20228 min read
The Making of "Lunar Eclipse over the Continental Divide"
Making a "string-of-pearls" image of the May 15, 2022, lunar eclipse over the Continental Divide required meticulous planning.
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Glenn Randall
May 25, 202210 min read
The Landscape Photographer's Canvas
Painters start with a blank canvas, but photographers must take a canvas nature has already filled in and create something new.
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Glenn Randall
Mar 26, 202210 min read
March Milky Way Madness
In March 2022, I tackled the first opportunity I'd ever had to shoot Milky Way panoramas during a multi-day trip in full winter conditions.
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Glenn Randall
Feb 8, 20229 min read
"Nothing Like Winter to Beat You to a Pulp"
Two years after my most recent trip to the Gore Range, I returned for an adventurous four-day shoot with some unexpected complications.
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Glenn Randall
Jan 25, 20227 min read
Why I’m Now Shooting Sony Mirrorless
I’ve used a lot of different cameras during my 50-year love affair with photography. Today I'm shooting a Sony a7R IV.
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Glenn Randall
Jun 16, 20218 min read
Sandstorms, Sunsets, and the Milky Way
The wind at Great Sand Dunes National Park is both a blessing and a curse. I experienced both sides during a five-day shoot in April 2021.
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Glenn Randall
May 31, 20214 min read
Swing for the Fences
Imagine the best possible shot your subject offers, then do whatever it takes to make it happen.
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Glenn Randall
Mar 30, 20215 min read
How Light Can You Go?
How light can you go, in winter, in the mountains? Light enough to complete a three-day backcountry photo shoot at age 64?
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Glenn Randall
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Border Patrols and Background Checks
Applying these two principles will immediately strengthen your compositions.
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Glenn Randall
Feb 8, 20213 min read
The Best Weather-Forecast Website for Landscape Photographers
The success of a shoot is often determined largely by the weather, so obtaining an up-to-date, accurate forecast is critical.
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Glenn Randall
Jan 29, 20217 min read
The Best Desktop Planning App for Landscape Photographers
The new desktop version of the Photographer's Ephemeris finally brings all the capabilities of the iOS version to the big screen.
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Glenn Randall
Jan 12, 20214 min read
The Tyranny of the Remembering Self
Pause for a moment, and try this thought experiment. Imagine your perfect vacation. It could be anywhere in the world...
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Glenn Randall
Jan 29, 20204 min read
Winter: The Season of Solitude
Growing crowds in the national parks threaten to ruin the experience of visiting, but winter remains the season of solitude.
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Glenn Randall
Jan 14, 20205 min read
The Best App for Sun and Moon Position Search
Planning a shot that includes the sun, moon, or Milky Way? Sun Surveyor, available for both iOS and Android, makes it easy.
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Glenn Randall
Nov 8, 20199 min read
Never Eat Breakfast before Midnight
This piece will either inspire you to shoot sunrise from the summit of the highest peak in Colorado or sell all your cameras on eBay.
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Glenn Randall
Oct 15, 20193 min read
The Making of Full Moon over Longs Peak
Careful planning is a hallmark of my approach to landscape photography.
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Glenn Randall
Aug 28, 20195 min read
The Beauty and Science of Volcanic Sunrises and Sunsets
Volcanic eruptions halfway around the world can affect the colors you see in the sky and the light you capture in your images.
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Glenn Randall
Jul 16, 20194 min read
Chasing ERNIs
Why you should chase ERNIs -- exceptional renditions of natural icons -- and go beyond them for unique images of your own.
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Glenn Randall
Apr 17, 20194 min read
The Best Lenses for Night Photography
Two broad categories of lenses work well for night photography: ultra-wide, moderately fast lenses, and moderately wide, ultra-fast lenses.
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