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Explore Landscapes #111: Photographing the UK’s only member of Europe’s Association of Twisted Spires, that has the greatest lean and twist of the 72…
More than just numbers ...
Explore Landscapes #110: A mini-project from yesteryear (May 2012) saw me photographing house numbers along a single street in Blankenese, Germany.
Reframing my photography identity
Explore Landscapes #109: I was, and still think of myself as, a landscape photography workshop instructor. But I’m not. Because I stopped doing that 3…
Experimenting with Kodak TMax 100 B&W Film, Polarizing, and Color Filters
Explore Landscapes #108: Nerding out on learning all I can about black and white medium format film photography - and enjoying every minute of it!
"Half the park is after dark" ... as long as you photograph it from the parking lot!
Explore Landscapes #107: New NPS restrictions are so onerous that no photographer is going to want to attend a workshop, and potentially, the public…
2025 (12 Months - 12 Pictures)
Explore Landscapes #106: How hard can it be to post a single image each month? Well, as it turns out, harder than you’d think. I’ve filled in the blanks…
Taking a fresh approach to reviewing my 2025
Explore Landscapes #105: How I'm 'parking' this year and focusing on the year ahead, to hopefully start the new year with less emotional baggage, and…
What's in my backpack? ...
Explore Landscapes #104: I don’t ‘do’ gear reviews, but this post mentions a few items that I rate and that have made a real difference to my…
Amboy Crater - National Natural Landmark
Explore Landscapes #103: Amboy Crater, formed of ash and cinders, is 250 feet high and 1,500 feet in diameter. It is situated in one of the youngest…
My First Roll of 120 ...
Explore Landscapes #102: It's been a long time since I shot black and white negative film, and back then it was 35mm. Forty (plus) years later, I shot…
October 2025 (One Month - One Picture)
Explore Landscapes #101: In the Mojave desert, early morning tends to bring a calm stillness, it’s quiet, and it puts me into a contemplative…
My First 100 Posts on Substack ... and what I've learnt (so far!)
Explore Landscapes #100: A look back at my 10 favorite posts from the first 100 ... and what I've learnt along the way.
Preparing for a Landscape Photography Trip: From Research to Ready‑for‑Anything Gear
Explore Landscapes #99: In this article I outline what I believe are the three pillars for a successful photography trip: location research, gear…
Expanding Your Horizons - Shooting Panoramas
Explore Landscapes #98: I love the wide-open vistas of Joshua Tree with the plains covered in trees, shrubs, and rock formations. Panoramas let you…
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Hello! I’m Jon Norris, a professional landscape photographer and hiking/backpacking guide. I share essential landscape photography tips, plus my images, thoughts, and musings. I look forward to helping you improve your photography!
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