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Lessons from the Field: 2024 Photographic Review
Looking back over all this last year has thrown at me and the things I voluntarily took on, here are my top lessons from the field.
Alyce Bender
Dec 24, 202410 min read
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Nature Photography in Nome, Alaska: A Midnight Sun Adventure
Ok, we all know I'm not ever going to be a song writer but the long hours, cruising along the roads that connect Nome to the three other vil
Alyce Bender
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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12 Lessons in Nature Photography: 2023 Review
Reviewing what I have learned over the last year, here are twelve of the lessons in Nature photography that I was reminded of...
Alyce Bender
Dec 28, 202320 min read
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Summer Bird Photography in the Faroe Islands
Summer is an amazing time to visit the Faroe Islands, not just for the epic landscapes, but for the millions of nesting seabirds as well.
Alyce Bender
Sep 22, 202312 min read
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The Nature (Photography) Around Nome, Alaska
A few days before the summer solstice, there is enough light to photograph 24/7, making nature photography in Nome, Alaska, very rewarding.
Alyce Bender
Aug 23, 202310 min read
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Photographing Fall in the Rockies: Tetons and Wasatch Ranges
For most, the Rocky Mountains are a stretch of mountains in Colorado and when you talk about photographing the Rockies, this is what first..
Alyce Bender
Feb 25, 20236 min read
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Review of 2022: Top Images
A review of 2022 including images that have been commended and awarded throughout the year.
Alyce Bender
Dec 26, 20223 min read
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Autumn in Alaska - Part 2: Landscapes
Even as months have passed now, the Alaskan landscape still looms large in my memory. Having arrived in Alaska early mid-August and staying
Alyce Bender
Dec 26, 20226 min read
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Trip Report: Spring 2022 Wild Monterey Photo Adventure
Mid-May in Monterey. This spring, I had an amazing group of adventurous photographers who were open to exploring and learning, both in photo
Alyce Bender
Jun 30, 20226 min read
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Texas Wildflower Photography: Spring 2022
Photographing wildflowers in Texas can take a bit of hunting and a need to track rain patterns. This article shares locations and photo tips
Alyce Bender
May 5, 20224 min read


Yellowstone In Winter*: A Trip Report
Getting back to the trip at hand, I had been invited last year to be part of a week-long group trip in January to Yellowstone. Things being
Alyce Bender
Feb 23, 202215 min read
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Double Dose Trip Report: November Wildlife and Wildscapes
Rolling back the clock a bit, November of 2021 was a busy time for me as I jumped between Arizona and Texas, hosting a photo adventure, and
Alyce Bender
Jan 28, 20225 min read
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Year in Review: 12 images of 2021
It is that time of year again where I review my extensive catalog of images from this year and try to narrow it down to my favorite twelve.
Alyce Bender
Dec 19, 202116 min read
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Photographing Autumn in Utah
With 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 Bender
Oct 6, 20215 min read
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Of Pronghorn and Pika: Photographing Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in June
An in-depth article on my latest trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park covering the challenges and highlights of the trip.
Alyce Bender
Jul 7, 202117 min read
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Whirlwind Southwest Photography Trip
Lets 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 Bender
May 28, 20219 min read
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Texas Wildflowers: Hunting that Perfect Bluebonnet Photo
Without a doubt the bluebonnet is probably one of the most iconic symbols of Texas - I mean it is the state flower after all.
Alyce Bender
Apr 28, 20217 min read
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Scouting for Photography in Texas
This 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 Bender
Feb 28, 20219 min read
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Twelve Images of 2020
"Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop." ~ Ansel Adams
Thinking back to the start of 2020, I don't think anyone expe
Alyce Bender
Dec 31, 202010 min read
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Fall in the Northern Hemisphere
Autumn. 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 Bender
Oct 31, 20206 min read
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