Capturing Northern California’s Bowling Ball Beach at Low Tide
Exploring the tricky cliff path down to Bowling Ball Beach in Northern California, the geology behind these sandstone spheres, and a lesson in coastal tide timing.
Capturing the High Sierra: A Granite Perch Over Tenaya Lake
Scrambling off the paved trail at Olmsted Point revealed a stunning, elevated view of Tenaya Lake framed by Yosemite's iconic granite domes. Click to read the full story and photography details!
Catching Smoke in a Bottle: Abstract Photography at Home
Step inside a quick indoor experiment where a burning stick of incense turns simple smoke tendrils into high-contrast abstract art.
Catching the Golden Glow of Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall Firefall
Experience the magical natural Firefall at Yosemite's Horsetail Fall as golden sunset light transforms the cascading water on El Capitan into liquid fire.
Mono Lake Beyond the Tufa Trails
A telephoto view of Mono Lake's ancient tufa towers during golden hour, highlighting scale, geology, and Eastern Sierra light.
Sunset View of Channel Islands National Park from Thornhill Broome
Watch the warm golden hour sunset unfold over Channel Islands National Park as seen from Thornhill Broome Beach along the Pacific coast.
Bird Prints on Mesquite Dunes: Morning Light in Death Valley
Discover the story behind a high-contrast black and white landscape photograph of bird tracks winding across morning sand ripples at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park.
Winter Refuge on the Pacific Flyway
Discover the story behind a winter wildlife portrait of a Sandhill Crane along California's Pacific Flyway at Merced Refuge.
Death Valley’s Sailing Stones
Journey 27 miles down a treacherous backcountry road into Death Valley National Park to discover the mystery of the sailing stones on Racetrack Playa. Explore the story behind capturing this striking black-and-white landscape image at golden hour.
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.
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.
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.
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.