I shot the book Outdoor Survival Skills for Larry as well as working as an instructor on the survival programs. I caught and sold rattlesnakes to zoos and for part of the money for school at BYU during this time. The Bay area of California was very nice, with Point Reyes National Seashore just a few minutes from our house. Point Reyes, Yosemite and Mono Lake all provided locations for workshops in wildlife, scenic and backpacking photography sponsored by schools, Humane Society groups and City Rec programs. All fun and keeping me outdoors.
Gear is simple.
Lenses as appropriate and always looking for a better one, the 'magic answer' to better photos. But I try to get the most out of what I have by learning to use it and combine that with solid technique. Particular thanks are due to both Dave Muench and Bill Ratcliffe, who have given freely with info and encouragement through the years and whose work I particularly admire. As people they are even better than their images, helping a young opinionated character just out of the U.S. Army. So I try to do the same and help others as I can.