Alyce BenderNov 27, 202113 minLate Summer Birding in FloridaLate summer is not an ideal time to visit this area but sometimes we, as photographers, are limited to traveling during less than ideal time
Alyce BenderOct 6, 20215 minPhotographing Autumn in UtahWith as many times in the last several years I have visited Salt Lake City, it never occurred to me that this might be a good location for a
Alyce BenderAug 30, 202111 minScouting Wildlife in the High Plains of TexasThe high plains of Texas have a rich biodiversity where they have been allowed to flourish and where efforts are being made to reestablish
Alyce BenderJul 29, 20213 minSummer Photography in the Texas Hill CountryA synopsis of local nature photography opportunities in and around San Antonio and Texas Hill Country.
Alyce BenderJul 7, 202117 minOf Pronghorn and Pika: Photographing Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in JuneAn in-depth article on my latest trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park covering the challenges and highlights of the trip.
Alyce BenderMay 28, 20219 minWhirlwind Southwest Photography TripLets start with the numbers: five states (four that I actually photographed in during the trip), 12 days, and roughly 55 hours behind the wh
Alyce BenderMar 1, 20219 minScouting for Photography in TexasThis month saw me putting in a lot of miles, both in the car and on the trail, with few actual images to show for it. But that brings up an
Alyce BenderNov 29, 20206 minPhotographing the Central Californian CoastAs I prepare to move to Texas, I wanted to share with you the multitude of photographic opportunities that I have found along the central Ca
Alyce BenderOct 31, 20206 minFall in the Northern HemisphereAutumn. Fall. A time when a nippy chill in the air returns and leaves of deciduous trees all over the northern hemisphere put on a brilliant
Alyce BenderSep 30, 202017 minNorth To Alaska!August always seems to be THE time for large photographic trips. So many photographers I know either run or attend workshops and/or tours in
Alyce BenderJul 4, 20206 minLesson Learned (the Hard Way)This month has been one of many highs and a few lows. As the new normal continues to level out and we move our lives even more so online,...
Alyce BenderMar 3, 20195 minMonthly Review: February 2019Wow! What a short month February turned out to be! So much went on that it seemed before I could blink or catch my breath, March was already
Alyce BenderJan 31, 20195 minMonthly Review: January 2019January seemed to fly by while I was on the road. It's interesting that with all the travel I have been doing, I always seem to know wha
Alyce BenderDec 28, 20189 min2018: Year in the Rear ViewAs photography is a creative pursuit, every photographer's personal life does impact them in their craft somehow. For me, my personal li
Alyce BenderDec 6, 20186 minA Glimpse of ScotlandSurrounding my last visit to the Faroe Islands, I had the chance to explore several distinct areas of the Scottish Highlands. Arriving in Ed
Alyce BenderNov 2, 20183 minMonthly Review: October 2018What a month! It started out with me traveling through Nevada in the RV with my pups, transitioned into an adventure in the Scottish Highlan
Alyce BenderOct 31, 201810 minDiscovering the Faroe IslandsAs a whole, the Faroe Islands are stark and harsh environment for shooting and exploring. However, with a bit of prep work, the proper gear,
Alyce BenderSep 30, 20188 minIceland: A Traveler's ParadoxIceland, so many photographers and travelers have already been but yet there is so much to see that it keeps them coming back. That being...
Alyce BenderSep 29, 20183 minMonthly Review: September 2018Wow! What a month. First month I have been traveling full time and it did not disappoint. The month started out with me landing in...
Alyce BenderJul 17, 20189 minA Farewell to JapanI would like to introduce my readers to the Japanese traditional calendar which breaks the year into 24 seasonal divisions and 72 micro-seas