Views From Highway 84: Exploring Rural Montana
Join me on a detour from the busy Madison River rafters and tubers west of Bozeman, Montana! Discover two charming, weathered log barns captured during a sunny afternoon drive on highway 84 from Bozeman.
Relics of the Chisos Mining Company: Inside Terlingua's Best-Preserved Stone Ruins
Step back in time to the Chisos Mining Company era in Terlingua, Texas. Explore the architecture of this remarkably intact dry-stacked sandstone structure.
Desert Survivor: Meeting a Death Valley Coyote
Stumbled upon a curious coyote while photographing the green rock outcroppings along Highway 190 in Death Valley. Read the story behind the shot.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes in Morning Blue Hour
Explore Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park during the morning blue hour. Discover the geology of star dunes and landscape photography tips for southern Utah.
Redwood Forest Creek and Ferns
Discover the quiet beauty of a hidden northern California redwood creek, captured with an OM-1 camera amidst lush ferns and mossy boulders.
Caddo Lake Bald Cypress Reflection Photography
Discover why returning to the same location year after year transforms your landscape photography, featuring a unique water reflection shot from Caddo Lake, Texas.
Wildflower Carpets of Carrizo Plain Superbloom
Discover the vibrant colors of the Carrizo Plain National Monument superbloom. Learn why timing and research matter for landscape photography in this remote California gem.
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.