Risky Solitude in Big Sur
Take a look inside a not-so-stealth overnight stop along Highway 1 in Big Sur, where dramatic coastal views met a calculated risk high above the Pacific Ocean.
Catching the Super Blue Blood Moon
Discover the story and technical settings behind photographing the rare 2018 Super Blue Blood Moon lunar eclipse over Danville, California.
Midday Black and White Photography at Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park
Skip the 3:00 AM crowds and see Mesa Arch in a new light. Discover how your ultra-wide lens and black-and-white processing transform high midday sun into a striking, high-contrast desert study.
The June Lake Loop | Eastern Sierra Fall Colors
Discover the autumn foliage of California's Eastern Sierra along the June Lake Loop, where golden quaking aspens blanket the glacial canyons.
Winter Sunset at Mosquito Lake
Discover the story behind capturing a frozen Mosquito Lake at sunset off California's Highway 4, featuring golden light, fresh snow, and the iconic lakeside cabin.
Escaping Winter Cold to the Beaches of Baha
Escape the winter chill with a vibrant sunset captured over the quiet beaches and thatched palapas of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur.
My Never-Ending Fascination with Death Valley
Explore the fascinating geology and fine art composition behind Death Valley’s cracked mud flats and glowing salt crusts north of Furnace Creek.
A Practicle Guide to Caddo Lake Fall Colors Photography
When we pack for landscape photography, the instinct is often to grab the widest lens possible. For Caddo Lake, I highly recommend leaving the ultra-wide angle lens at home. Learn why in my Ultimate Guite to Landscape Photograpght at Calldo Lake in East Texas.
Passing Through Time: The Historic David Glass House
After passing it for years on I-680, commuting from Danville to Pleasanton, I finally pulled off the freeway to photograph the historic 1877 David Glass House in dramatic black and white.
Solitude Near Rhyolite: A Vanlife Refuge Just Outside Death Valley
Discover a peaceful, free boondocking spot near Death Valley with dark skies, stunning mountain views, full cell service, no neighbors and the ghost town of Rhyolite resting in the distance. Everything van lifers love!
Bison Mothers Guiding Calves Across the Firehole River
A mother bison acts as a natural breakwater to guide her calves safely across Yellowstone's Firehole River. Read the full story behind this magical wildlife encounter.
20 Mule Team Road in Black and White
Discover the rich history and dramatic shadows of 20 Mule Team Road in Death Valley. Learn how black and white photography brings out the ancient textures of this legendary desert drive.
How a Simple Window Frame Created a Special Memory in Northern Thailand
See how a simple window framed with palm trees created a cool perspective of a golden Buddha in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The Black Place: In the Footsteps of Georgia O’Keeffe
Explore the stark, abstract monochrome geology of the Black Place in the Lybrook Badlands, a remote New Mexico landscape made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe.
SANDSTORM AT MESQUITE FLAT DUNES
Standing inside a Death Valley haboob during golden hour turns the desert into a glowing, sandblasted furnace. Here is the story behind capturing the storm at Mesquite Flat Dunes.