The Best Travel Camera To Explore Your World

When GoPro released its Max 2 360 camera this fall, I paid close attention to the early reviews. Nearly every article and YouTube video raved about its capabilities, and PC Magazine even named it an Editors’ Choice as the top action camera on the market. That sealed my decision. I’m deeply rooted in the GoPro…

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Acadia National Park: Starry, Starry Nights!

I played with the stars over Acadia National Park not knowing what the results would be. Boy, was I ever pleasantly surprised. Our rented cottage in the small village of Bernard, Maine is by the water in an area called Duck Cove. Light pollution is virtually nil at night so it’s a good environment not…

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Italy In Motion: Observing Life One Frame At A Time

Whenever I visit a place with stunning landscapes and cityscapes, I feel compelled to capture them in timelapse video. My camera of choice is the compact and easy-to-pack GoPro Hero. While widely known as an action camera for adventure sports, the GoPro is an incredibly versatile travel companion. Instead of lugging around a backpack full…

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Spring Time Wonder: How Butterflies Are Made

I’m awestruck watching life transform. The incredible metamorphosis from a six-legged monarch caterpillar into a two-winged butterfly is simply extraordinary, and its beauty is mesmerizing. I set up my own backyard kit to document this process with my GoPro camera. First, I placed two caterpillars and cuttings from a milkweed plant, their favorite food, inside…

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Capturing the Magic: Sunset To Sunrise Timelapses By The Seashore

On a summer trip to Maine a few years ago, my main mission, other than consuming mass quantities of lobster, was to capture sunset to sunrise timelapse videos. The magical transition from setting sun to rising moon always fascinated me, and I was determined to capture the dramatic and compelling beauty. My wife and I…

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