Trip and hiking trail summaries with photos by Brian Kerls Photography
Every winter for many years I get together for a week of skiing with five long-time friends who are spread out in different parts of the country. This year, our trip was in Utah and I decided to drive out from Colorado and stop over in Moab to explore some of the amazing photography opportunities …
Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, King Lake is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered by avid hikers, landscape photographers, and nature enthusiasts. At 11,340’ the lake lies just east of the Continental Divide in a deep cirque at the head of a spectacular alpine valley full of streams, ponds, and …
Hiking to King Lake – Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado Read More »
Our national parks are some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places on earth. They offer a chance to connect with nature, take in breathtaking views, and explore the hidden gems that make each park unique. In this post, we will explore some tips on getting the most out of your national park photography trip. …
“Photographing Our National Parks: Making the Most of Your Visit” Read More »
Hey there, fellow landscape photography and nature enthusiasts! Today, I want to take you on an exciting journey through Staunton State Park in Colorado, where I embarked on a long hike to capture the breathtaking beauty of Elk Creek Falls. Picture this: a cloudy and overcast morning with the threat of imminent rain, damp and …
A Rainy Adventure Photographing Elk Creek Falls in Staunton State Park, Colorado Read More »
Last weekend I was able to get away for a quick ski weekend with an old friend in Taos, New Mexico. In addition to some excellent spring skiing I was able to chase some good light and capture a few great mountain and sunset landscapes that back up New Mexico’s title of “land of enchantment”. …
To cap off my photo hikes for 2020 I decided to explore an area I was less familiar with. In November I decided to hike to Native Lake in the Mt. Massive Wilderness near Leadville, Colorado. I got a really early start on a cold autumn morning hoping to catch some mountain photos of a …
Anyone traveling to Summit County, Colorado will have seen Buffalo Mountain – the rounded peak that towers over Silverthorne and I-70. I have spent considerable time hiking, photographing, and skiing throughout Summit County and have always wanted to venture to the summit of Buffalo Mountain and take in the panoramic views. On the spur of …
I hadn’t been out shooting for a while, and definitely hadn’t taken any recent architecture or cityscape photos, so I headed downtown to Denver’s Union Station. It was early on a Sunday morning so pedestrian traffic was pretty minimal, but the clouds and the light cooperated for some intriguing skies. Placing the camera on a …
Each autumn the fall colors at Kenosha Pass in the Colorado mountains put on a breathtaking display of natural beauty. The aspen forest is filled with gorgeous yellow, orange, and sometimes red leaves. The Colorado Trail crosses the summit of 10,000′ Kenosha Pass in central Colorado and is a great spot to catch the spectacular fall …
Recently I wrote an article for Outdoor Photographer Magazine’s Behind The Shot segment. The article is about my experience photographing the Grand Canyon during a late autumn snow storm. It is a behind the scenes look at how I created “Clouds Part Over the Canyon”, an Arizona landscape photograph of the dramatic afternoon sky over …
