Life Through Lynsey's Lens

A blog about travel, photography, and all the life in between

From the Mountains to the Rainforest to the Sea

My journey across Olympic National Park in a day (and a half).

Transition, Turbulence, and Triumph

A candid reflection on major life changes, struggles with mental health, and making it through to the other side.

African Adventure II: Masai Mara

Three incredible days on the African savannah.

The Road to Healthy

One year into my journey to lose nearly half my body weight.

Women of Weather

Highlighting a few of Tucson’s awesome female storm chasers.

African Adventure Part I: The Journey

Preparing for the trip of a lifetime.

Five Photo Accessories I Can’t Live Without

The best gear to put on your Christmas List this year.

Home is Where You Hang Your Hat

Remembering a close friend lost too soon.

Chasing the Midnight Sun

An arctic adventure on the Summer Solstice.

A Race to Say Goodbye

Remembering Quasar, his battle with cancer, and my dash across the globe to be with him at the end.

Milky Way 201: Post-Processing

How to make your Milky Way photos look pretty

Sun, Sea, Sand, and Tequila

Soaking up the sunshine south of the border in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.

Smithsonian Magazine Contest Finals!

I’ve been selected as a finalist in the 18th annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest!

Sonoran Desert Snow Day

Enjoying an unlikely visit from Jack Frost here in Southern Arizona.

Milky Way 101

How to photograph our home galaxy from here on Earth

New Year, New Blog!

Hello… is this thing on?