Before and after: remote areas of Redwood Creek, 50+ years after its conservation
onActivist and photographer Dave Van de Mark returned to remote areas of Redwood Creek to photograph changes its changes more than 50 years after its conservation.
War stories from the 1960s redwoods conservation movement
onPhotographer and activist Dave Van de Mark helped to establish Redwood National Park by documenting the story of the forest. 50 years later, he is photographing the same places he helped to protect, in a stunning reflection on 50 years of transformation in the forest.
Behind the Lens: Max Forster Protects the Redwoods and Finds Healing Through Photography
onCapturing the grandeur of our coast redwood and giant sequoia forests is no easy task. Many of the League’s most epic shots are courtesy of Max Forster, who, by our standards, is the ultimate redwoods enthusiast. Forster has been shooting nature photography for 10 years. His favorite subject: the coast redwood.
6 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Photos of Giant Sequoia and Coast Redwoods
onWe tapped Victoria Reeder’s expertise to learn a few simple tricks, from the basics of iPhone shooting to tinkering with camera lenses. Ready to get your best redwood shots ever? Here are some pro tips.
How to Take Great Photos in the Redwoods
onThe first rule of nature photography is to take in the scenery before you begin snapping shots willy-nilly. This will give you a feel for the scenes you want to capture. Once you have an idea of a few photos you’d like to get, set up for them and take your time with each one. The intention behind your images will show through when you get home to view them.
The Power of Photography: Connection and Conservation
onFor almost a hundred years, Save the Redwoods League has been protecting and restoring redwood forests and enabling people to connect with their peace and beauty. Photographers and painters began connecting people to redwoods decades earlier, beginning with Carleton Watkins’ …
Nature Photography: Pretty Pictures or So Much More?
onPhotography can be a powerful tool for change. It can inspire and inform us and broaden our horizons. A photo can tell a story or impart an emotion in ways words simply cannot. Ansel Adams elevated the art form of …
Redwoods Photos: View & Vote!
on“The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always. No one has ever successfully painted or photographed a redwood tree. The feeling they produce is not transferable. From them comes silence and awe. It’s not …
