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Adam Thompson

Denver, Colorado

Adam Thompson is a Colorado photographer and backcountry explorer documenting remote landscapes, natural arches, waterfalls, and forgotten towns while sharing outdoor skills and history from more than a decade on the trail.

The sunset from Auxier Ridge, Red River Gorge, Kentucky.

A Few Recent Images From Auxier Ridge In The Red River Gorge

Over the past few months, I have spent a fair bit of time out on Auxier Ridge in the Red River Gorge portion of Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest. Here are some of the images I've captured.

The Milky Way over Halfmoon Rock - Red River Gorge, Kentucky.

How I Plan A Milky Way Shoot

There’s a lot of work that goes into getting a successful Milky Way image, not the least of which is planning. Here's a guide on how I plan for my Milky Way shoots.

An abandoned house in Northern Kentucky.

A Few Abandoned Places In Northern Kentucky

I recently took a drive down some backroads in Northern Kentucky to hunt for some abandoned places to photograph. Here's what I found along the way!

Nickle & Dime Falls - Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Best Resources For A Waterfall Hunter In Kentucky

Fall at Natural Arch - Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

4 Tips For Shooting Natural Arches

It’s no secret that I love natural arches. If we’re going to be honest, though, they can be a challenging subject to shoot. Today, I’d like to share 4 of my top tips for shooting natural arches.

An old science classroom inside an abandoned school in rural Kentucky.

Exploring An Abandoned High School

Something I haven’t done a whole lot of is exploring and photographing abandoned buildings. It’s a subject that has always interested me, I just haven’t had much chance to practice it myself. As such, I jumped on board when I was invited to go explore an abandoned high school with some friends.

Ash Cave - Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

Photographing Ohio’s Waterfalls

Lately, I've been spending a lot of time photographing some of the many beautiful waterfalls in Ohio. Come along and take a look at some of my recent waterfall photography in the Buckeye state!