Outside Magazine's list of most Instagrammed National Parks in 2016.Number one spot went to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. I was surprised to see how many National Parks in Utah were featured. Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park were 4 parks from Utah in the top 10 of this list.Personally I want to visit the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Andrew T Kearns did a great vlog on his time on there and highly recommend checking out his youtube video of the area: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzddXHWXUR4&t=104sSource: OutsideOnline
Hidden Gems: Ferry Point Loop Trail
Ferry Point Loop Trail in Richmond is a peaceful area. A nice getaway area from the hustle and bustle of city life. Hiking trails and a park with a seashore to spend your time. Images taken with a 35mm 1.2 Voigtlander lens on Sony A7.
Finding a Comfort Zone in Photography
Current article from Ty Poland at Fstoppers discusses finding a comfort zone in photography. Comfort zones are helpful to practice photography and become familiar with your camera. I have at least two comfort zones that I go to in order to practice photography. I am hoping to find more. I think comfort zones should be quiet areas and areas without a lot of people. Once practice that I hope to implement in the coming new year is to photograph before dawn to open myself up to more areas to photograph.Source FStoppers
Camera Encryption
A Need for Encryption in Cameras
PetaPixel recently wrote an article about Encryption in Cameras. Encryption in Cameras would really be useful. Security is a major concern when traveling with a camera. Camera encryption would resolved many of the concerns that happen when traveling with expensive and sensitive equipment. All camera brands appear to be slow when it comes to camera encryption and security. Having an option for a passcode or fingerprint scanner available to secure the camera. As someone who has lost a camera while traveling the need to have this type of protection is important. Having the ability to use the same technology that is used to track your smartphone would be a useful for camera equipment.The good news is camera companies appear to be aware of this as an issue. Companies such as Nikon, Fujifilm, and Olympus are aware of this issue and are researching the issue further.