2025-06-15

Nature Photography Day 2025

    Ansel Adams foliage shot
I was once a nature kind of guy. I would tromp around the local woodlands and all up and down the river in search of a little elevated heartbeat and sweat.

Today is Nature Photography Day held under the auspices of the North American Nature Photography Association since 2006.

It is observed on June 15 promote nature and enjoy capturing it at its very best over the summer.

Nature is ubiquitous and you enjoy it when you encounter it and record those moments for posterity.

Back in my photography days I used a GAF-LCS and a Yashica TL-ElectroX. These were film based SLR cameras. I recall the buying of film, the processing costs, and wondering just where I went wrong on the photographic front ... Nowadays, I am known to catch a sloppy digital photo every now and then with my cell. Nature Photography Day gives rise to memories of those times and places I used to prowl camera at the ready — as I approach the autumn of my years.

The North American Nature Photography Association created Nature Photography Day in 2006 to encourage people to learn about and enjoy capturing the beauty of nature.

You only go through once. Try to go for the gusto in everything you do.

Happy Nature Photography Day !