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Rude Photographers in the Parks

The outdoor world has been astir over the actions of vandals who — in the name of art — deface national parks. I want to speak of a different creature you find in the parks, the heedless photographer.

An article in ephotozine relates the whiny tale of one Jason Lanier who was stopped by a pair of National Park rangers for setting up a professional kit on the shores of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A video shows Jason being rather rude to a pair of rangers in the performance of their duties.

The ranger’s problem was that Jason had a fancy flash set up on a beach with a particularly splendid view of the Golden Gate. Jason is one of those photographers who isn’t satisfied with using a normal camera flash. He wants to bring in the big guns. So he drags all his gear down to the beach, sets himself up in the best spot, and takes over the scenery.

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Paths of Light

More site news: I am moving my photos over to a new blog called Paths of Light. I hope you will grace it with your visits as you do here!

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Dreaded Hill

Dreaded Hill, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, California, July 25, 2014

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Red Rock Canyon No. 3 - 8/7/2013

Red Rock Canyon, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, August 7, 2013

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Thimbleberry

Thimbleberry, Grand Teton National Park

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Oxbow Bend HDR

Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park

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The Top of the Bridge

Top of the Natural Bridge, Bryce Canyon National Park

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Sunset Point #5

Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon National Park

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Rocky Ridge with Bedford Peak in Background
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San Diego Gopher Snake
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