Abstract Geology at Yellowstone's Mammoth Hot Springs
Discover the intricate mineral geometry and vivid colors of Yellowstone's Mammoth Hot Springs terraces in this intimate abstract landscape study.
Blue Mesa Landscape in Black and White: Revealing Texture
Step into the ancient badlands of Arizona’s Petrified Forest, where stripping away color reveals a hidden world of dramatic light, deep textures, and timeless geological form.
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.
Sedona Sunset: Soft Light & Moonrise Over Red Rock Country
A serene twilight view of Sedona's red rock formations under the Belt of Venus, captured from the Airport Vortex before searching for the full moon rise.
Whispering Gypsum: Wind and Shadow at White Sands
Getting inside White Sands National Park before dawn or staying past sunset requires special permits, but the payoff is the possibility of extraordinary light. Read how a workshop access pass made catching this wild dust devil possible.
Rainbow Over Mitre Peak from Skyline Drive
Discover the story behind capturing a sudden rainbow over Mitre Peak from Skyline Drive in West Texas before a night of deep-sky astrophotography.
The Unexpected Beauty of a Southern Utah Hidden Canyon
When a navigation pin failed in Southern Utah, a unexpected turn revealed this stunning compressed view of ancient rock strata near Mexican Hat. Read the story behind the shot!
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.
Painted in Stone: Abstract Sandstone Bands at Valley of Fire
While hiking near the Fire Wave in Valley of Fire State Park, a striking display of colorful sandstone bands stopped us in our tracks. Read the story behind this desert abstract photograph.
Photographing the Historic San Francisco de Asis Adobe Church in Taos
Explore my first black-and-white photo study of the iconic San Francisco de Asis Adobe Church in Taos, New Mexico, inspired by Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe.
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.
Capturing and Processing the Eagle Nebula with Astro Wizard
See how 10.4 hours of exposure time from a suburban Texas backyard revealed the iconic Pillars of Creation inside the Eagle Nebula using the Vespera Pro.
Texas Panhandle Landscape Photography: The Open Horizon
Explore how extreme negative space and historic oil pumpjacks capture the quiet, expansive beauty of the Texas Panhandle high plains.
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.