A Number of Reasons to Shoot in National Parks

National parks all across America have been the center of attention in tourism. They have also been quite the favorite destination of photographers from all over the world. This is because of a number of reasons.

There is no better way to appreciate nature than to take photos of it in action. National parks are essentially sites which have been declared as such so that they are preserved and maintained.

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There’s a challenge that nature is going through nowadays, and it’s called climate change. Photographers who take shots in national parks are essentially documenting them with what they do, and the truth is, it’s uncertain if these national parks will maintain their beauty for the long haul.

It’s also good that with such photographs, these national parks are promoted. These wonders of nature need to be known to the rest of the world so that people will have a stake in the campaign to protect and preserve them.

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Also, national parks provide the healthiest environment, which is truly healthy for people. Away from the pollution of urban life, the freshest air can be breathed in national parks. Doing photography in such an environment is good for the photographer’s health, especially when they get to walk around and burn calories in their discovery.

National park photography is truly beneficial in so many ways for any photographer. There are so many across the country, and they are all just waiting to be conquered by the world’s camera artists.
Hi there, I’m Mike Briese. I am a photographer who specializes in nature photography. Read more about photography in this blog.

Photographing National Parks: Glacier National Park

There are certain places in the world that are so beautiful, they don’t seem real. One such place is the Glacier National Park found in Montana. The park is one of the most stunning places in the world, especially for photographers.

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I get a lot of questions where the best spots in Glacier to take pictures are, so here’s a list of them.

Lake McDonald

Oftentimes in Glacier, the views get better the longer you’re willing to hike, but Lake McDonald is an exception to that. You can drive right up to Lake McDonald and enjoy the pristine scenery. The dock in Apgar is one of the best spots to photograph the lake.

The Grinnell Glacier Trail

Hiking with your photography gear isn’t the easiest thing to do. That’s why the Grinnell Glacier Trail is a good spot for photographers, because you’ll get beautiful shots even if you only hike a portion of it.

Logan Pass

Logan Pass is the high point of the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. The pass is always busy but it’s worth a stop. There’s a lot of spots here if you want to get photos of Glacier in all it’s glory.

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I’m Mike Briese, a photographer from Milpitas, CA. I like to go hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Visit my LinkedIn profile to know more about me.