Link in bio! "Are you stuck and looking to inspire yourself to make more night photography? Well, Matt Hill was. And he pulled himself up out of the rut that he believed was 2020’s fault. (Hint: it wasn’t.) ⠀ Join Matt to help you navigate creative roadblocks with the goal of establishing a habit to make night photography regularly. Explore motivations and perceptions that will help you unlock greater potential as a night photographer. Matt will share stories and examples from his own struggle with creative demons, and how he often found a way to slay them. ⠀ You’re likely to leave this presentation feeling confident about a few things: ⠀ • the possibility to choose to make night photography more often • how to develop your own good habits • how to look at any situation and say “yes” ⠀ At National Parks at Night we have a philosophy: It’s always possible to make a photograph. No matter the weather, temperature or whatever excuse you may have. You can always make a photograph. And Matt hopes to pass that same flame of hope and confidence on to you." ⠀ @nightphotosummit @nationalparksatnight ⠀ #NightPhotoSummit #positivemindset #quotestagram #instaart #positivethinking #believe #inspire #nightphotography

#CatskillNights No. 18 CALM Standing in the silt Left behind by the flood Observing the calm, still creek It’s possible to appreciate other things Amidst present problems Just turn your head a bit...

#CatskillNights No. 17 CHATTERING AND GRUMBLING We were observing the creek From the Marina below And if you weren't there You'd never hear the loud conversations The icy creek was having with the shoreline But we did And we're not telling

BIG NEWS! Announcing the #nightphotosummit February 12-14, 2021. 28 Speakers in 6 Categories will present 40+ talks over three days. Our goal: "Inspiring night photographers across the galaxy." ⠀ Registration is open NOW. Check my link in bio or visit https://2021.nightphotosummit.com/ ⠀ All sessions will be live. Attendees get access to the Summit for a whole year, too, streaming on the website. ⠀ This is a dream come true. My partners at National Parks at Night and I have been working on this idea for a few years. In a pivot caused by current affairs, we chose to make the very first Summit a virtual one. And wow, this is going to be great. ⠀ We invited many of the people we know and admire from our community, including photographers, scientists, authors, rangers and more. There will be education, inspiration, discussion, image reviews and some virtual partying. ⠀ We have some amazing sponsors including B&H, Adobe, Coast, Acratech, PhotoPills, Valleret, Bay Photo, Irix, TetherTools and X-Rite. Both the sponsors and the speakers are offering some cool giveaways to attendees. We'll share more of that next week. ⠀ I am over the moon. Pun fully intended. What an honor to work not only with my partners and friends from NPAN on this, but so many of the people and brands I love. It's gonna be amazing. ⠀ @nationalparksatnight @nightphotosummit

#CatskillNights No. 16 NAVIGATING THIS MESS When it's really hard To find your way It's comforting to finally See that beacon

#CatskillNights No. 15 LAYERS AND COLORS Low or high Warm or cool Snug at night In their homes Stacked and sorted

#CatskillNights No. 14 SLOW, FROZEN MOMENTS As the creek develops an icy skin The texture of the reflections And the noisy chattering Of the growing pains Sing to my lens

#CatskillNights No. 13 EVERY ROAD GOES SOMEWHERE Standing still, it's easy to believe it's nowhere But when you are moving, it's always in a direction And you'll be somewhere else

#CatskillNights No. 12 HOPE My mind likes shiny things. Fear can be shiny. It's certainly demanding, like a squalling baby. But hope can be shiny, too. Even literally. Like this beautiful beacon.

#CatskillNights No. 11 SNOW FALLS ON THE CREEK I love the sound of snow. Walking in it. Hearing it softly come to rest on the ground. The softness warms what I hear. Dulling the edges of the harshness of concrete, asphalt and other works of mankind.