In this video, I hike to the summit of Ampersand Mountain to shoot the sunset. Watch and learn my approach to photographing this location.

The overarching goal of my work as a photographer is to connect people to the natural world and engage them with issues related to its conservation. Those connections are fundamental to people caring about nature, and their willingness to take action to conserve it. In an ever-increasing digital and urban world, full of stress and distractions, it can be challenging for people to maintain connections with the wild places they love.

On April 15th New York State announced that they had purchased the Boreas Ponds Tract from The Nature Conservancy. This land acquisition opens up the ponds and surrounding lands to the public for the first time in more than a century. The ponds offer the unique juxtaposition of views of the High Peaks set against a picturesque waterbody.

My top five tips for better wildflower photos: use a tripod, shoot at a fast shutter speed, shoot on the same plane as the flower, shoot on cloudy days, and use a telephoto or macro lens.

This year the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) stared the process of removing Marcy Dam. The dam suffered significant damage to the bridge and splashboards during Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. DEC decided that the cost of repair was too great and that the dam itself did not conform with the wilderness land classification applied to the land upon which it sits. The gut reaction by many is disgust and anger. People feel that the DEC is needlessly removing and altering an iconic location within the High Peaks Wilderness.

Not long ago I posted to my Facebook page asking whether or not my followers would like an article on how to photograph dogs, particularly black ones. Nearly twenty comments and over one hundred likes later, it was obvious people love taking photos of their dogs and want to do it better. Check out the tips below to start taking better photos of your furry four-legged friend.

The Johns Brook Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Adirondacks. The central feature is Johns Brook, which is a good-sized brook for the Adirondack High Peaks region. The mountains to the south and east comprise the Great Range. This side of the valley is rugged and steep with numerous trails leading to the mountains and summits above.

Sharpness is a signature trait of a good photograph. To shoot sharp images you want to limited camera and subject movement. Follow the tips below to start taking tack sharp photos today.

I am now offering metal float mounted prints in my online store. These modern pieces will really bring the image into your home, office, or business. The prints are infused into the surface of the metal, rather than printed on it. Then a high gloss coating is applied over top. This process retains an amazing amount of detail and luminance.

Nikon has announced its new flagship DX crop-sensor camera, the D7200. There are numerous improvements over the two-year old D7100. If you are looking to upgrade your DX body now would be a good time to do so.

I recently purchased a Sony RX100 III as an "everyday" camera. My Nikon DSLR is still my go-to camera for most shooting situations, but it's too heavy to lug around all the time. The RX100 III is a great little camera. The first generation RX100 made waves when it first came out. It packs a 20MP 1'' CMOS sensor, which is small compared to DSLR sensors but fairly large for a point-and-shoot.

2,000 Miles of Hiking Trails. The Adirondack Park is peppered with hiking trails. One of the most crowded hiking areas is the High Peaks Region, and for good reason, this area contains all of the mountains over 4,000 feet in elevation.

After a recent trip up Algonquin, I began wondering what impact this new line of traction devices is having on our mountains. On the one hand, they have lowered the cost and skill thresholds needed to ascending many peaks. On the other, they don’t provide the level of traction necessary for the harshest conditions and more difficult ascents.