The 2026 Alaska Wall Calendar features photographs by Lee Petersen, showcasing glaciers, aurora borealis, wildlife, and landscapes from across Alaska. Each month highlights a different scene, from Denali National Park...
Posted by | September 26, 2025
Late summer on the Gulkana Glacier reveals icefalls, moulins, meltwater streams, and the dramatic retreat of the Gabriel Icefall, with the sounds, textures, and shifting character of the ice captured...
Posted by | June 17, 2023
The Physics of Photography: An Integrated Approach is an introduction to the series and my philosophy behind it, how physics and photography inform each other.
Posted by | November 21, 2020
I've heard a few stories recently about disappointed "aurora tourists". Do the photos really look like what you see in social media? My article on honesty in aurora photography.
Posted by | August 6, 2020
The relation that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection combined with the observation that the normal direction, incident, and reflected rays lie in the same...
Posted by | July 16, 2020
SmugMug is an excellent photo service, whether you are just looking for an inexpensive cloud option for back-up or a seasoned pro photographer wanting to make a beautifully presented portfolio.
Posted by | June 6, 2020
As an avid hiker carrying a DSLR, I find this to be a necessity. I love it and have used it now for 5 years. It's durable, comfortable, and easy...
Posted by | May 3, 2020
The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens is an excellent, general purpose or walk-around, wide to standard zoom lens. It takes detailed images with minimal distortion.
Posted by | February 28, 2014
A detailed guide to aperture, shutter speed, and ISO camera settings specifically for aurora photography. How to take great photos of the northern lights!
Posted by | December 26, 2013
Aurora Photography Tutorials As I eagerly await the release of GIMP 2.10 that will support both 16 and 32 bit color depth, I figured it's a fine time to continue...
