My Thoughts, Ramblings and Ideas

Welcome to the journal — not quite a blog, not quite a notebook. Just a quiet space where I can put words to the images I create and share stories from the road. Sometimes it's a reflection, sometimes a glimpse behind the scenes, and sometimes it's just the thoughts that surface after a long hike, a quiet camp, or time spent off the beaten path.
Think of it as a place to wander — through landscapes, ideas, and whatever else the journey stirs up.

Nature First, Photography Second
Andrew Hertel Photography Andrew Hertel Photography

Nature First, Photography Second

I was a lover of nature way before I ever picked up a camera. I will always put the well being of the natural world over any picture.

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