Having the opportunity to witness the evolution of thought, and of practice, over a period of time, is a truly magnificent thing. To watch as someone grows and learns from past experiences. To see how their thinking changes as they encounter new challenges. That is, at the very core of it, what we are discussing in this week’s episode. As usual, I hope there is something beneficial within these ramblings for you all. LINKS Ben’s 2023 Print PortfolioBen’s 2023 ZineDan WhiteIterations by Jeffery SaddorrisDavid KinghamCody’s Instagram / ThreadsSnippets by Cody SchultzFocus Stacking 8x10 FilmBen’s Fun Comment SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membershipUse offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne CONNECT WITH BEN Website: https://www.benhorne.comTwitter: @benhorneInstagram: @benhorneYouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: https://www.codyschultz.comEmail: [email protected]: @iamcodyschultzThreads: @iamcodyschultz MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.

Remember how I mentioned about a surprise of sorts two episodes back and then swiftly ignored it? Well, in this episode, it is finally revealed. And it brings plenty of discussion to the table on what it means for the future of my art. LINKSMatt PayneBrooks Jensen - KokoroSarah MarinoDavid Kingham SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membershipUse offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz CONNECT WITH BEN Website: https://www.benhorne.comTwitter: @benhorneInstagram: @benhorneYouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: https://codyschultz.comEmail: [email protected] MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.

While I continue to ramble on about summer doldrums and my lack of direction in life, Ben brings to the table an interesting discussion on the connection between barefoot running and large format photography. We speak on his fears of being forced to digital - perhaps an inevitable fate, in time - and why these fears exist in the first place. Will he decide to venture to the dark side of digital, or will he sooner give up photography? Of course, this is all hypothetical. Or so we hope. LINKS Born to Run by Christopher McDougallNature Vision MagazineAnthony Trollope SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membershipUse offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne CONNECT WITH BEN Website: https://www.benhorne.comTwitter: @benhorneInstagram: @benhorneYouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: https://codyschultz.comEmail: [email protected] MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.

After a month-long break, Ben and I are back in action, ready to discuss all things creativity, nature, and whatever else comes to mind. Given it’s the primary excuse for our absence, in this episode we are discussing my trip to Colorado and the power of proximity. We talk about the photographic struggles I was met with, the potential of a return visit, and we continue our conversation on maintaining a greater awareness of nature, a running theme in our weekly talks. LINKSDavid KinghamJennifer RenwickSarah MarinoMatt PayneNature Vision MagazineThe Road by Cormac McCarthyFeast of Love by Charles BaxterLiberation Day by George SaundersMonkey Wrench Gang by Edward AbbeyBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membershipUse offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz CONNECT WITH BEN Website: https://www.benhorne.comTwitter: @benhorneInstagram: @benhorneYouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: https://codyschultz.comEmail: [email protected] MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.

Due to my trip to Colorado, this is going to be the last episode for a few weeks. We’re talking about physical, mental, and emotional health, starting with Ben’s recent blueberry fiasco, which transitions us into talking about the mind-body connection. From there, we discuss stress and human evolution, wrapping everything up nicely with a bit about better connecting with nature. Truly no better way to start off my trip than thinking about all this. LINKS Born to Run by Christopher McDougallInside (movie) James Webb Celebratory ImageBarefoot Running MovementBlack Mirror - Beyond the Sea SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membershipUse offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne CONNECT WITH BEN Website: https://www.benhorne.comTwitter: @benhorneInstagram: @benhorneYouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: https://codyschultz.comEmail: [email protected] MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.