Spires of Gold: A Bandon Beach Sunset
Explore the otherworldly sea stacks of Bandon Beach, Oregon as golden sunset light transforms the Wizard's Hat into a legendary tower of stone and surf.
Night Photography in Gamla Stan | Stockholm Old Town
Take a late-night stroll through Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s historic Old Town. Discover how warm street lanterns, neon signs, and ancient cobblestone alleys combine for a memorable night photograph.
Crazy Clouds over Mono Lake at Sunset
When a Sierra sunset failed to develop, strange swirling evening clouds saved the shoot near Mono Lake's south tufa area.
Amazon River Sunrise: Reflections on a Peruvian Expedition
Travel deep into the Peruvian Amazon rainforest with photographer Keith Cuddeback as he captures a breathtaking glassy river reflection at dawn following a two-week stay with a remote Shipibo community. Discover the story behind this serene morning shot.
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!
Swept Away by the Witch's Broom Nebula
Step into the enchanted depths of Cygnus as we capture the glowing tendrils of the Witch's Broom Nebula using the Vespera Pro smart telescope.
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.