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Six Coastal Highlights of Redwood National Park

Posted on March 27, 2015, 8:05 am, by QT Luong, under Locations.
Because the star attraction of Redwood National Park are – what else ? – the redwood forests, it is easy to overlook the coastal part of the park. However, Redwood National Park is only one of two US National Parks where you can drive to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. You’ll find there a […]
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Three great hikes and a drive in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Posted on March 18, 2015, 11:00 am, by QT Luong, under Locations.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is less known than its southern neighbors. However, if you take the time to visit this park, you’ll find some of the most scenic redwood groves anywhere in a setting which feels wonderfully remote. In this post, I’ll highlight my three favorite trails in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Redwood […]
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Lights for Night Photography: What I Use and Why

Posted on March 12, 2015, 10:13 am, by QT Luong, under Gear.
Night photography requires the right tools, chief amongst them lights. After trying many, I’ve settled on a diverse arsenal of lights. The capabilities of some of them will surprise you. In this post, I will point out to a number of inexpensive high performance items that I use and can help enhance your long-exposure night […]
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Light Painting the Redwood Forest

Posted on March 5, 2015, 11:19 am, by QT Luong, under Locations, Techniques.
When you think about natural subjects for night photography, things like the rock formations or bristlecone pines of the southwest often come to mind, not the redwood forest. In old-growth groves, the dense canopy obscures most of the night sky. I made so many visits to Redwood National Park in the 1990s that I haven’t […]
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