CHASING WINTER CONDITIONS IN MOAB: THE THREE GOSSIPS
The Three Gossips in Arches National Park for a winter photo session. No snow, but incredible clouds and light started the trip to Moab, Utah.
Navigating the Tight Spaces of Antelope Canyon X
Explore the winding sandstone walls and optical illusion of light on sandstone in Antelope Canyon X in Arizona. Discover technical tips for handheld slot canyon photography without a tripod.
Caddo Lake Cormorants: Wildlife Photography in East Texas
Explore Caddo Lake wildlife photography with a capture of cormorants perched in a bald cypress tree, shot with an Olympus OM-1 and 100-400mm lens.
Reflections on Lake Manly: Full Moon Over Death Valley
Rare morning at Lake Manly, Death Valley: a full moon sets behind the snow-capped Panamint Range, mirrored in the lake's glassy water. Cool pre-dawn blues and pale rose wash the salt flats, creating a tranquil, otherworldly reflection that highlights the fleeting presence of water in this arid landscape."
Winter Sunrise Lighting Up Canyonlands National Park
Catch the drama of a winter sunrise in Canyonlands National Park as morning light ignites the sandstone towers of Moab, Utah.
Unlocking the Cosmos: Capturing the North America Nebula
Discover how I captured and processed the North America Nebula (NGC 7000) using a Vespera Pro smart telescope and Astro Wizard workflow.
Gaviota Coast Sunset and the Seagull Photobomb
Experience a quiet California coastal sunset on the Gaviota Coast, complete with a lucky bird photobomb captured while on a Sprinter van road trip.
Unlocking a Hidden Southwest Wonder
Discover the remote beauty of Arizona's Coal Mine Canyon. Read about camping on the rim, navigating rough two-track roads in my Sprinter van, and capturing dramatic desert storm light.
Welcome to West Texas: Exploring the Quirky Ruins of Terlingua Ghost Town
Explore the rugged history and quirky charm of Terlingua Ghost Town in West Texas, featuring local insights, travel tips, and desert photography.
Kodiak Island Grizzly Bear and Cub on the American River
Experience a tense and unforgettable wildlife encounter with a mother grizzly and her cub along Alaska's American River on Kodiak Island.
Mono Lake Sand Tufa Towers: A Morning on Navy Beach
Discover the delicate sand tufa towers of Navy Beach at Mono Lake. Explore Eastern Sierra landscape photography tips, local travel insights, and camera gear setups.
Twilight at the Alien Egg Hatchery
Deep in the remote Bisti Badlands lies a small, highly localized area known as the Alien Egg Hatchery, home to these whimsically eroded hoodoos found nowhere else on Earth. This single twilight image highlights the eerie, cracked textures of these bizarre formations under the soft blue hour light. Read the full story behind navigating this desert wilderness and the fascinating geology that created these surreal sandstone monoliths.
San Francisco Skyline and Crescent Moon at Twilight from Treasure Island
Catch the San Francisco skyline glowing at twilight from Treasure Island, featuring a rare fog-less evening with the crescent moon hanging over the city and the bay.
Golden Hour Light on Cedar Breaks Hoodoos
Discover the stunning geologic formations and evening light of Cedar Breaks National Monument at 11,000 feet in Utah's high country.
MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE: A QUICK ARIZONA ROADSIDE DISCOVERY
Read about visiting Montezuma's Castle near Sedona, Arizona, featuring a black and white photo of the ancient Sinagua cliff dwelling.