Going It Alone

Landscape, nature and wildlife photography is by its nature a solitary sport. While I often travel with one or two other photographers, or even larger groups when leading a workshop, my best work and most exciting times are when I go shooting alone. Since working alone in the back country, wherever it may be, has potential pitfalls and even actual dangers, here are some things to consider when making your preparations and when in the field.

 Storm Over Mt. Hillers, Utah‚ April, 2001Photographed with a Mamiya 7 II and 65mm f/4 lens

A Check List

Water‚ When shooting in the desert Southwest or mountainous regions it's all too easy to dehydrate. One should drink at least a gallon of water a day. I usually buy a carton of 1 liter bottles since they're easy to carry when hiking and I always make sure that there is at least a day's supply in the vehicle in case of a breakdown.Food‚ Remote locations by definition don't offer much in the way of acce...