The Virgin River is a prominent figure in the Southwest, winding through stunning landscapes from Zion National Park in Utah, cutting through the northwest corner of Arizona, and emptying into ...
https://annemckinnell.com/2024/04/23/virgin-river-canyon-a-quiet-refuge-for-photographers/
Nestled just outside the enchanting Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada lies a secret haven for adventurers and free spirits: the captivating landscape of Overton Ridge. While the park itself is ...
Getting started with star trail photography can seem daunting for beginners, but fear not! In my latest video tutorial, “Beginner’s Guide to Star Trail Photography – From Beginning to End,�...
https://annemckinnell.com/2024/02/22/beginners-guide-to-star-trail-photography/
In the heart of every traveler lies a quest for places untouched by the torrents of mainstream tourism, locations where the beauty and majesty of nature speak louder than words can capture. Cat...
https://annemckinnell.com/2024/02/01/cathedral-gorge-state-park-nevada/
Twenty years of love, adventures, and shared dreams led Ray and I to a day we'll forever cherish: our wedding day. We’ve journeyed together through life's twists and turns, from the close qu...
Picture this: you’ve embarked on the photo trip of a lifetime, armed with all your camera gear, ready to capture the beauty of a far away land. However, Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, and i...
https://annemckinnell.com/2023/11/24/how-to-replace-boring-skies-in-photoshop-or-luminar/
Hey there, fellow leaf-chasers! 🍂 Photographers’ favourite season is here – the enchanting days of fall. As the leaves begin their transformation, it’s time to try some creative approach...
https://annemckinnell.com/2023/09/27/fall-foliage-photography/
Imagine the awe and wonder that must have gripped early explorers as they stumbled upon Blind Channel, British Columbia, without the luxury of today’s navigational aids. Even modern mariners ...
https://annemckinnell.com/2023/09/03/discovering-blind-channel-a-hidden-gem-in-british-columbia/
The dream is finally here - I am back to boating in British Columbia! We purchased our new trawler, our new adventure home on the water, had a shake-down cruise to make sure everything was workin...
https://annemckinnell.com/2023/08/09/the-maiden-voyage-of-vestri/
Things are happening again. Not that things stopped happening, I just didn’t have enough energy to care about them very much let alone write about them. The past 4.5 years since I got sick have...