Traveling through the remote stretch of desert in eastern California’s Panamint Valley, I saw this small group of feral burros (descendants of miner’s burros set free in the 1800s and early 1900s) and just had to see how close I could get. They were curious, but the males (this is two couples) definitely looked to be healthy and ready to defend their women. So I used the body language I’ve learned to use with horses when you want them to relax.
My past careers as science teacher and geologist mean that I can't help but teach about the natural history of photogenic places around the world. But photography is not forgotten. You'll also see practical tips about where and how to photograph the destinations. And once a week, Friday Foto Talk gives photography tips and how-to on a selected topic, for novices on up to expert.
What you won't find here is endless discussion about me braving dangerous weather, terrain or wild animals to get the shot. Nor will there be cheerleading gear talk or marketing pitches. I promise to leave that to other blogs, of which there are many.
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