Last Spring, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California.
I was somewhat encouraged this fall when I saw just how green much of the desert southwest was including the Anza-Borrego region. On my favorite running trail in Coyote Canyon I noticed that there were already some nice patches of wildflowers and that was in mid November! But, I didn’t want to get too excited – I know, that along with October rain, you need December / January rains along with a bunch of other factors, some understood, and some not, in order to have a great wildflower year.
Well, Anza-Borrego has received a ton of rain recently – over 2 inches in one storm before Christmas, a tad more after Christmas and even a little bit more in January. Last year was also wet, but unusually cold weather stunted and delayed the annual wildflower show. With a La Nina condition this year, unseasonably warm weather might also be a risk, but I am guarded optimistic. That said, we have the making of what could potentially be a really good year in Anza-Borrego!
I mention this in part to say, hey, you might want to consider my Anza-Borrego photography workshop. I will be arriving in the area in early February, and will have the best locations well scouted out by the time the workshops roll around, and we already have people signed up for both weekends. Considering last year both sold out – so you might want to consider a weekend workshop.
This is the newest addition to my camera bag and I love it! This tiny little light weight headlamp is super bright! At 60 lumens, it is currently the brightest Petzl headlamp. Because it is so small and light, it always stays in my camera bag, and sure comes in handy on the pre sunrise / post sunset hikes that photographers are often forced to make in the pursuit of light. But, the thing that really makes this one sweet for photography is the addition of the red LED light. The red light allows you to see your camera gear in the dark without messing up your night vision – perfect for night photography of star trails, northern lights etc.
I love these little things and usually keep one on the zipper of my camera bag, and on my jacket. Gee, I’m noticing a light theme here – fitting for winter in Alaska.
We just purchased a box of these a week or so ago. This time of year you can’t have too many chemical hand warmers – I always leave a pair or two in my camera bag. Not only are they great for rewarming hands once they get cold – gloves are ineffective at warming cold hands, but, I will also put them in the pockets of my jacket and use this as a place to rewarm and replenish camera batteries if I’m in real cold weather.
Most photographers can’t have too many of these. They are great for close-up work and people photography. You can get them in all different sizes – something for every budget.
had been out of print until being re-released this year – this is a classic, and likely isn’t in the library of a newer photographer. Another great book on outdoor photography is 
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