In Episode 12 of Shutter Nonsense, the hosts Michael and Jeffrey discuss their favorite apps for nature photographers to help with everything from pre-trip planning to campsite discovery and field navigation. 

Michael and Jeffrey provide insights on essential apps such as OnX Offroad, Google Earth, Gaia GPS, Windy, and more. They also share personal experiences and tips for maximizing the use of these apps to streamline photography trips. 

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Highlights Include:

• Pre-trip planning applications


• Using Google Earth for Scouting


• OnX and GaiaGPS


• Photo Pills and Other Planning Tools


• Garmin Devices for Safety


• Batteries and Power Management


• Camping and Public Land Access Apps


• Weather Apps


• First Aid and Wilderness Tools


• Packing Lists and Trip Planning


• Hidden Gems

Related Links

• onX Off-Road: https://rstr.co/onxmaps/9982 (MR’s affiliate link)


• onX Backcountry: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/app 


• Gaia GPS: https://www.gaiagps.com/ 


• Photopills: https://www.photopills.com/ 


• SunQuest: https://sunquest.app/ 


• AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/ 


• PeakFinder: https://www.peakfinder.com/mobile/ 


• PeakVisor: https://peakvisor.com/ 


• Garmin Explorer: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/614327/ 


• iOverlander: https://ioverlander.com/ 


• Campendium: https://www.campendium.com/ 


• The Dyrt: https://thedyrt.com/ 


• National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/digital/nps-apps.htm 


• Love’s Truck Stop: https://www.loves.com/my-love-rewards/loves-connect-app 


• Windy: https://windy.app/ 


• Weather Underground: https://www.wunderground.com/download 


• Carrot Weather: https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/ 


• Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps


• Seek by iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app 


• Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/ 

• Anker phone vent mount: https://amzn.to/3V2qPpg (MR’s affiliate link)


• Josh Cripps’ solar eclipse video: https://www.photopills.com/videos/annular-solar-eclipse-photography-masterclass-joshua-cripps 

Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.com

Learn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com