Behind the Shot: Stories from Wild Adventures
Behind every wild moment is an unexpected story. From accidentally discovering my best-selling "Austin Glow" while learning camera settings, to tracking wolves in Yellowstone after recovering from Bell's palsy - these are the real adventures behind the shots.
Exploring from Austin, Texas, I share the unplanned discoveries, technical challenges, and transformative moments that happen when you embrace the unexpected. Join me for honest stories about the journey from Alabama indoor preferences to unexpected adventures around the world - including the failures, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped every frame.
Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you're not even looking for them.
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Carved by Time: A 150-Foot Rappel Into Southern...
John DavisSometimes the best photos come from the moments you almost talked yourself out of. "Carved by Time" is one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. It's also one I...
Carved by Time: A 150-Foot Rappel Into Southern...
John DavisSometimes the best photos come from the moments you almost talked yourself out of. "Carved by Time" is one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. It's also one I...
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Awakened by Song: Finding Iceland's Cultural He...
John DavisAt 3 AM on my first night in Iceland, I woke to the entire campground singing. Upbeat Icelandic songs echoed through the valley as locals sat outside their campers under...
Awakened by Song: Finding Iceland's Cultural He...
John DavisAt 3 AM on my first night in Iceland, I woke to the entire campground singing. Upbeat Icelandic songs echoed through the valley as locals sat outside their campers under...
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10 Days Around Iceland's Ring Road: My Solo Roo...
John DavisAfter years of dreaming about Iceland from Austin, I finally pulled the trigger on a 10-day Ring Road adventure with a rooftop tent and one mission: photograph puffins. What I...
10 Days Around Iceland's Ring Road: My Solo Roo...
John DavisAfter years of dreaming about Iceland from Austin, I finally pulled the trigger on a 10-day Ring Road adventure with a rooftop tent and one mission: photograph puffins. What I...