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Adventures, Travel, Tips & Tricks, Gear Reviews, Hiking, Backpacking and Exploring all through the lens of a camera. Looking for Tips & Tricks or the best locations for Landscape, or Wildlife photography. Look no further, sometimes getting those great shots may require some hiking or back country backpacking to get them. Our goal at Shutter Bison is to provide you with as much information or details to improve your photography skills or to just have more fun in the great outdoors.

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Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS)

The Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1904 with the aim of promoting the conservation of birds

Don't be a Trail Idiot: You Get to Decide

It's hard to decide who truly is the Trail Idiot here. The people who break the rules or the ones who should be enforcing the rules.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

A sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care

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Birds are Amazing: The American Kestrel

The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America

A Field Guide to Flowers of the World

The flowers of the world are diverse, beautiful, and fascinating

Hiking the John Muir Trail

The JMT is a 211-mile long trail that winds through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney

Do Trekking Poles actually help when hiking?

Trekking poles are often seen as a luxury item for hikers and backpackers, but they are actually an essential piece of gear

Mastering Depth of Field: A Guide to Creating Stunning Photos

Depth of field is a term commonly used in photography, and refers to the range of distance in a scene that appears acceptably sharp in an im

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens

If you're a wildlife photographer or a sports photographer, having a long-range telephoto lens is essential

Birds are Amazing: The Turkey Vulture

The Turkey Vulture, also known as the turkey buzzard, is a fascinating bird of prey found in North and South America

Birdwatching at Hansen Dam Nature Preserve

Hanson Dam Nature Preserve, located at the base of the Angeles Crest Mountains of Southern California, is a beautiful and diverse ecosystem

Which Bear-Resistant Container is Best for You?

Planning a backpacking trip in bear country, it's essential to take precautions to keep your food and scented items safe from bears.

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens

The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens is a high-quality lens designed specifically for Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Demystifying Bokeh: Understanding the Art of Blurred Backgrounds in Photography

In photography, bokeh is not just about creating a blurred background. It is also about creating a mood and conveying emotions.

Insects are Amazing: Bark Scorpion

The Scorpion is a prehistoric insect that has been around for over 400 million years and will be around to the end of time

5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Big Impact on Earth Day and Every Day

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to promote environmental protection and raise awareness about our planet.

Polarpro Circular Polarizer Filter

A circular polarizer filter is a landscape photographer's most sought-after camera accessory as it helps bring contrast and vivid, natural saturation to a photograph. Normally, a CP is used for landscape compositions featuring water, snow, ice, blue skies, and foliage as it can help darken the sky, remove reflections, and reduce unwanted glare from the scene.