I had the opportunity to work with a new model earlier this week. It’s always a little nerve-wracking to work with a new collaborative model. It’s not like hiring someone for a commercial shoot where the outcomes are clearly identified prior to showing up. It’s more of a, “show up and see if we have... Continue Reading →
We hit 70º last Wednesday, so I decided to throw the dog and the cameras in the truck and run up to Willow Creek for the night. 100% worth it. The sunsets have been lacking lately, so it was a gamble. It paid off, though. There’s nothing better than sitting by the camp fire with... Continue Reading →
I got my first DJI drone back in 2016—a Phantom 3 Standard—and it was the perfect starter drone. I flew it all over the Coast Range in Oregon, random spots in Montana, and a few neighborhoods. In 2017, I upgraded to a Mavic, and I’m still flying it eight years later. I don’t use it... Continue Reading →
It took me a bit to get this one done. 2025 started out busy, but I finally have some time to crunch the numbers. I don’t think more than three people read these year in photos posts, but I like to have them for myself to look back on. I skipped the 52 Portraits project... Continue Reading →
Puppies! Lily came up to visit last weekend and brought her two puppies. Sally and Sam are a blast, and Diego loved playing with them for about a day. Then he realized he's no longer a puppy. His legs are just getting old, so he grumped around for the rest of their visit. He did... Continue Reading →
I’m not always a fan of Pantone’s choice for Color of the Year, but I’m kinda digging this year’s Mocha Mousse. Maybe it’s because I’m a fan of both mocha and mousse, but the whole color just feels calm and inviting. As always, there's a handful of wallpapers you can download on the Pantone site.... Continue Reading →
I had heard about the Northern Lights. I had seen pictures from various sources. But I never realized I'd be able to see them myself. When I moved back to Montana, my buddy Steve pointed out that we can actually see them from Montana. He'd always give me a heads up when there was a... Continue Reading →
The water situation at my house is unique due to well usage restrictions and the recent closure of the water delivery company. I now haul water using a 350-gallon tank on a trailer. This opens up options for gardening but presents challenges in winter. I aim to collect rainwater and supplement with city water. A video of my first water hauling trip is on YouTube.
Great little thunderstorm last night to start the spring weather. The dog was less than impressed by the thunder. It brought a bit of rain with it, but we’re going to need a lot more to make it through summer without burning up. It sounds strange to say I love the rain when the rain... Continue Reading →
When I first moved into this house, I noticed a bull snake living underneath my front steps. He was pretty cool--kept mainly to himself and decimated the rodent population. After a few years, he disappeared. This year, it's rabbits. There were three--mama and two babies--but we seem to be down to just one baby now.... Continue Reading →
I didn't quite nail the timing this year. Got up to Freezout too late to catch the birds leaving in the morning, and couldn't stay long due to work. I'll get 'em next year. I think I just need to take a day off work and hang out up there when the numbers are high.... Continue Reading →
Playing a little catch up with the winter weather we’ve been having. Finally got to go skiing--might be the only time this year, so we made the most of it. As I'm writing this, it's 50ºF outside, so that might be the end of winter. This is Montana, though, so we could get an epic... Continue Reading →
Daniel Hedrick 