Training yourself to be objective When taking notes in the field, it’s imperative to put aside personal theories, guesses, and wild speculation. By doing so, you can see what is in front of you more objectively. This training translates to examining all aspects...
Gathering Notes for a Nature Journal I recently shared how to get the most of using photos in your field journals. While photos are wonderful, sometimes you want to capture action or behavioral observations. This is when writing plays a crucial part in making your...
A Day at Steamboat Geyser Last Friday, I headed into Yellowstone intending to spend the day at Steamboat Geyser in hopes of catching the 100th eruption since this activity started in 2018. I’ve typed up my observations here in preparation to add these to my...
Around here mid-June 2020 I thought this Friday I’d share some of the various news items related to Yellowstone and the surrounding areas. This post is brought to you by the photography arm of my business, SnowMoon Photography. Purchases made help to keep this website...
Stressed? Try this to take it down a notch. Life is stressful. With 2020 not letting up, it’s high time to find ways to relax and find ease. You can zone out with video games, binge TV, or food/drink. But that only numbs, it doesn’t refresh. Observing...
Using photos in your field journal Most advice you get on keeping a field journal encourages you to sketch instead of just taking photos. It’s a valid argument that I also generally agree with, but honestly, I do not practice. In this post, I want to share with...
