Ozark Mountains
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Rejuvenating Winter
I haven’t written anything in almost a year or covered a single one of my photo adventures aside from posting to social media once in awhile. The cause, I believe, is covid pandemic fatigue which has caused me to go into a non-creative stasis. I’ve questioned my relevance in a world full of “photographers” where…
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Ozarks Exploration
Ozark travels by Jake Trost Photography.
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In the Shadows of the Night: A Chilling Ozark Campfire Story
I’ve spent a lot of time in the outdoors in my life. Both of my parents had me camping and traveling since day one. On a camping trip in late fall in Minnesota, it snowed and I peed my snowsuit—I’ve always thought that this is what made me love winter so much, nothing quite like…
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Spring Has Sprung: Hawn State Park 3/17/2019
Just a collection of images from Hawn State Park yesterday! Enjoy! —Jake
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways 3/10-3/11/2019
Last Saturday’s rains made for the perfect opportunity to get out and explore the Ozarks. The days following provided fast-flowing streams and endless amounts of waterfalls and cascades. The waterfalls in Missouri are based on wet weather and that makes it a bit more challenging. One can’t just expect to walk up to a waterfall…
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Bell Mountain Wilderness 2/25/2019
Monday night was a perfect getaway. The first time I’ve been out on a photography overnight in four months—a 4.5 mile trek to the summit of Bell Mountain during sunset and into dusk, setting up camp under the clear night sky. The temps dipped allowing for a beautiful moondog and a half moon allowed for…
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*Event* ‘The Backpacking Photographer’ @ Alpine Shop’s March Expo 2019
On March 3, 2019 I will be holding a FREE class during Alpine Shop Kirkwood’s Outdoor Expo. Come join me as I will be sharing my tips of being a backpacking photographer. Reaching those prime landscape photography locations doesn’t have to be entirely miserable. I will be covering what I typically use including backpacks, stoves,…
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Chasing Ice At Hawn State Park 2/9/2019
Cascades, winter views, and lots of ice. Last week’s rain prior to subfreezing temperatures gifted us with the best ice I’ve found this winter season here in the Ozarks—so far. Pickle Creek was rushing with cascades and small waterfalls while icicles formed on the banks and cliffs. It was generally right around 30ºF for the…
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Ozark Winter: Ice Exploration 1/27/2019
There are so many little canyons, shut-ins, waterfalls, cliffs and bluffs in the Ozarks. This time of year the Ozarks really put on a show. They are easier to explore. The views are better. And ice forms on the bluffs and cliffs of this old mountain range’s hidden canyons. The water is crystal clear and…
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Pickle Springs: Snow & Ice 1/21/2019
Cabin fever was setting in. I went on a mission to cure that via a snowy trek and some hopes for great photographic opportunities. A quick drive down to Pickle Springs near Sainte Genevieve is where I ended up. Arriving to a great dusting of snow and some absolutely incredible ice formations on the cliffs…
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