I Find I Still Believe in Mental Toughness

Outdoor photography isn’t just about deep pockets and an arms race over lenses

You do not see Collared Towhee, if you think you see Collared Towhee, you have a great imagination because you do not see Collared Towhee / Photo by the author

A few years ago, I was on a tour with a wealthy man in his seventies who was trying to take up the sport of photographing birds in flight. At first glance, he had everything he needed. Money for the best equipment and guides. The time and health to travel…