by Alan Stenback | Jan 24, 2026 | Tutorials
Seeing and photographing the aurora from home in Colorado still feels a little surreal. Twice recently, strong geomagnetic storms pushed the northern lights far enough south to become visible from high elevation here in the Rockies. Subtle at first to the naked eye,...
by Alan Stenback | Sep 21, 2025 | Travel
If you’ve ever tried to perfectly time the peak autumn colors in the Rocky Mountains, you know each year is a gamble. With luck on my side and perfect weather in the forecast on a mid-September weekend, I made a snap decision to travel south to the San Juan Mountains...
by Alan Stenback | Jul 17, 2025 | Travel
Belize and Central America, in general, are home to numerous spectacular waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. On my frequent trips to the region, I try to chalk another off the list. In Belize alone, I’ve photographed over a dozen. One place I keep returning to is the...
by Alan Stenback | Jul 15, 2025 | Travel
Perched at the westernmost edge of Puerto Rico, Faro de Punta Higüero – or simply the Rincón Lighthouse – has stood watch since 1892. Nestled between two legendary surf breaks, Domes Beach to the north and María’s Beach to the south, this lighthouse...
by Alan Stenback | Jun 12, 2025 | Travel
Atlas Obscura recently spotlighted some of Colorado’s top stargazing spots – but there’s more to the story. Up here in Fairplay, we’ve got incredibly dark skies, surrounded by towering peaks, quiet valleys and high-altitude air that makes for seriously crisp...
by Alan Stenback | Jun 12, 2025 | Travel
“Shooting here feels like stepping into another time. The stillness, the altitude, the way the stars wrap around you ~ it’s humbling. And when you see that frame in your viewfinder, everything clicks” Let us tell you a little something about the land that kept...
by Alan Stenback | Apr 16, 2025 | Travel, Tutorials
Returning to Taos After nearly a decade, we returned to Taos – where the art scene, adobe architecture and mountain light still hit just right. Taos remains a vibrant mix of old and new. The historic Taos Plaza is surrounded by colorful art galleries, indie...
by Alan Stenback | Apr 1, 2025 | Travel, Tutorials
On March 20th, my 52nd trip around the sun, I spent the day exploring new-to-me areas of southern Colorado, photographing the Sandhill Crane migration in Monte Vista, listening to Mexican radio out of Taos and discovering the oldest town in Colorado: San Luis. San...
by Alan Stenback | Mar 6, 2025 | Tutorials
Super Flower Blood Moon from San Pedro, Belize, Central America Lunar eclipses are an incredible opportunity to capture the moon in a unique and dramatic way. If you’re a fan of night sky photography like me, you don’t want to miss the upcoming total lunar eclipse on...
by Alan Stenback | Dec 15, 2024 | National Parks, Travel
First Light on Cleveland Peak Our recent excursion through the San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes sparked a new black-and-white project! After a quick overnight in Alamosa, indulging in locally brewed beer and giant slices of NY-style pizza (see the snapshot at the...