Author: Patrick Hertel

24 Feb

Hidden Valley Rail Jam and Wakeboard Demo

Hidden Valley Rail Jam and Wakeboard Demo

Hidden Valley Ski Area in Missouri hosted the first Scion Open Snowboard and Ski competition. The St. Louis Scion Open was a huge …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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22 Feb

Utah Skiing

Utah Skiing

I’ve heard rumors about life changing days of skiing. Never had one, until a cold snowy day at Alta. Andrew and Natalie Reich …

 
By Patrick Hertel
Filed under: blog, digital, film, Holga, Personal Work, snow
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26 Jan

Phonograph

Phonograph

Saw a great band named phonograph at a small venue in Columbia, MO. The venue was questionable, but the band (traveling as a duo …

 
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19 Nov

Fall wakeboarding, Saint louis

Fall wakeboarding, Saint louis

Gabe Fowler and Kirby Lesiman sessioned the meramec river just outside of St. Louis. Always trying something new, I rode on the back of …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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17 Nov

Night Hiking Makes Blurred photographs

Night Hiking Makes Blurred photographs

I’ve hooked up with an energetic group of outdoor junkies at the STL Mtn Bike, Hike & Adventure Group. Be prepared to see a …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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09 Nov

Gabe Fowler and Kirby Leismann @ Lake of the ozarks

Gabe Fowler and Kirby Leismann @ Lake of the ozarks

I spent another weekend chasing the wakeboarders. Spent an entire day in a tube, but I think I’m getting better at it. I’ve …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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25 Oct

Canyonlands, UT Backpacking

Canyonlands, UT Backpacking

I headed south for Salt Lake City after the week long wokshop in Jackson, WY.  Picked up Jacci, and headed to Moab, UT. Moab is a …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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22 Oct

National Geographic Adventure Photo workshop 2

National Geographic Adventure Photo workshop 2

My previous post for the National Geographic Adventure Photography Worksop. The workshop flies through 3 days of shooting, critique, discussion, and a few beers. …

 
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20 Oct

Magic arm new toy

Magic arm new toy

I should be writing about the National Geographic workshop, but I’m too pumped about a new toy. It’s called a Magic Arm – basically …

 
By Patrick Hertel
Filed under: commercial, photo
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17 Oct

National Geographic Adventure Photography Workshop entry #1

National Geographic Adventure Photography Workshop entry #1

About 10 years ago, some friends and I set out towards colorado for a ski trip.  No reservations, no schedule, and as it turns out, …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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28 Aug

Gabe Fowler and Kirby Liesmann 08 12 2007

Gabe Fowler and Kirby Liesmann 08 12 2007

Not my best, but it was a crazy night, so I have to post something. Kirby landing a 900. from the front of a pontoon …

 
By Patrick Hertel
Filed under: digital, photo, wake, water
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22 Aug

New Toy (literally) Holga

New Toy (literally) Holga

The polar opposite of the super megapixel fancy pants digital SLR is the Holga. Built in China, it’s an all plastic toy camera that …

 
By Patrick Hertel
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