290: Rich Rudow - Exploration of the Grand Canyon

<p>Dedication to a single area in your landscape photography can yield incredible results and keep you immersed and engaged as a photographer for a lifetime. </p> <p>This week on Episode 290 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with  landscape photographer and canyoner <a href='https://www.richrudow.com/'>Rich Rudow</a> about his adventures in the Grand Canyon in Arizona and how he has developed a life-long relationship with this spectacular place.</p> <p>On this week's episode, we discuss:</p> <ul><li>Rich's journey into nature photography,</li> <li>Why Rich has chosen to focus on the Grand Canyon.</li> <li>How Rich approaches photographing the Grand Canyon in a unique way.</li> <li>Keeping his gear lightweight for his adventures.</li> <li>Adventures gone wrong in the Grand Canyon.</li> <li>The human threats to the Grand Canyon Wilderness.</li> <li>Access issues for areas in the Grand Canyon including Tahatatso Point. </li> <li>Canyoneering adventures in the Grand Canyon.</li> <li>And a lot more!</li> </ul> <p>Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li>Support the podcast on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/into-the-grand-canyon/7K0CWJwrP7wd'>Into the Canyon</a> Documentary.</li> <li><a href='https://amzn.to/3BJv4Me'>Grand Canyoneering</a> Book.</li> <li>See our <a href='https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/gallery/exploration-of-the-grand-canyon/'>full show notes</a> to see Rich's images and more. </li> </ul> <p>Join us on <a href='https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/admin/Patreon'>Patreon</a> for our bonus conversation where Rich tells us about his experience traversing the Grand Canyon in 57 days.</p> <p>Here is who Rich recommended on the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://danransom.com/'>Dan Ransom</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://petemcbride.com/'>Pete McBride</a>.</li> </ul> <p>I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via <a href=