Great Smoky Mountain Photo Tours and Workshops. This article was written by professional nature photographer and tour leader John Slonina. He leads tours in the Great Smoky Mountains every year in April and October. He has photographed there for several years.
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John Slonina is a professional nature photographers. His company Slonina Nature Photography leads instructional photo tours and workshops throughout the United States. His photo tours visits several national parks which include Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Mt Rainier, Olympic, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Mt Rainier, Olympic, Arches, Canyonlands, Everglades, Big Cypress, Katmai and Lake Clark.
the best time of year to photograph and visit Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons National Park.
What is the best time to visit and photograph Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This article was written by professional nature photographer and tour leader John Slonina. He leads tours in the Yellowstone and Grand Teton Park every year in May, June and September. He has been photographing and leading trips there for several years.
Read MoreWinter Photography Dressing Tips (Boots)
This photo of the Bald Eagles was taken around 20 below zero
Boots
Getting cold feet? Not only is it unpleasant, it puts your feet at risk for frostbite. Start on the inside with plush liner socks designed to wick moisture and stay warm when wet, made from materials like wool and nylon. (Never wear cotton socks in cold, wet conditions!)
On the outside, be sure you have snow boots that are waterproof or water-resistant, depending on how wet the conditions are. Winter boots should be lined with Thinsulate® insulation for somewhat cold temps, or thick, removable synthetic liners for frigid temps. Boots with removable felt or foam liners make it easy to dry the liner when you get back.
The coldest-weather boots are usually temperature-rated. I own two pair on that is more generic for warmer winter days shoveling the driveway etc. I also own a pair that is rated at 30 below zero.
Winter Photography Dress Tips (Head Gear)
The human body loses the most head from the hand, feet, and head.
Here are some accessories for winter travel that I recommend
Head
In cold weather, you lose much of your heat through your head and neck - 30% or more! Why not preserve warmth by simply donning a winter hat?
Your hat needs to insulate and breathe well, to let excess heat and perspiration escape. Synthetic hat materials like Windstopper® polyester and acrylic knits stay warm when wet, as does natural wool. Also, look for itchless materials or linings, since a hat can really become uncomfortable without them.
A neck gaiter is a sleeve that fits over your head and covers the neck area like a scarf; however, it is better than a scarf since it has no loose ends and is snug. It can also be pulled up to cover the chin and the mouth when it is windy.
A fleece-lined facemask with breathing holes for the mouth and nose. This minimizes condensation which is bad on your skin.
