Mt. Shasta from Weed
Photographing the California Coastline: The Magic of Battery Point Lighthouse
The sky, though. It was giving me "50 Shades of Grey's-about-to-rain" moodiness, but you know what? It worked. The dramatic clouds actually made the bright pink ground and the white lighthouse pop even more.
Capturing the Scale of Yosemite’s Grizzly Giant
Capturing this image required me to practically lay flat on the pine needles, much to the amusement, I’m sure, of the tourists passing by.
Finding the Magic in Yosemite Valley’s Morning Mist
Then, right on cue, Half Dome catches the light of the rising sun. It’s a weirdly bright, glowing contrast to the dark, damp, enshrouded trees below.
The Silent Sentinels of Joshua Tree
Last time I camped at Joshua Tree National Park, it took only climbing up some boulders above camp to photograph this scene. It’s right in the campground!
Big Sur Coast and the Rocky Creek Bridge
This shot captures the warm golden hour light hitting the parabolic arch, highlighting the architectural elegance that has defined the California Central Coast for nearly a century.
Mono Lake on a Quiet Morning
The Art Installations of Bombay Beach
After a week on the coast, leaving for home in Texas with a couple stops along the way. Tonight, the Fountain of Youth RV Resort on the Salton Sea.
Fountain of Youth
After an unhurried week soaking up coastal views, I'm headed back to Texas. Tonight, I’ll stay at the Fountain of Youth RV Resort by the Salton Sea, a charming spot in the Southern California desert for relaxation in the mineral baths and pools.