Colorado: A Genuine Cattle Drive

I've been to a few cattle drives over the years, and they're always fun to watch and photograph. Grizzled old cowboys donned in chaps, shirts, and weather-beaten Stetson hats usher cattle up the main street of a town toward a corral. They call out soothingly to the cows. "On, Bess." "Turn around, lady." On an intelligent level, I know that it's done for the tourists. It's a thrill. It speaks of a time when man grappled with nature, struggling to…

Colorado: thinking about a trip to Steamboat Springs?

I have a love-hate relationship with Steamboat Springs. Or maybe it's more accurately described as love-meh relationship. I've been to the town several times over the years. I remember it as a sleepy town that ski bums filled to the brim in winters. It was the sort of town that "real" outdoor athletes and outdoorsmen flocked to, eschewing the other more popular, touristy ski towns like Vail and Aspen. When I was young, it was both fun and boring. Fun…

Driving with a Camera

Summer will be officially here in about two weeks. AAA estimates that some 46 million Americans will travel somewhere for the Fourth of July. That's a lot of people on the road! (related post) Whether you're taking a break on a week-long road trip or a quick jaunt into your nearby convenience store, it's tempting to leave your camera in the car. Gathering up 5-10 lbs of camera gear and accessories and finding a comfortable way to carry it can…