Minimalist Lines in Death Valley’ Sand Dunes
From ocean tides to desert winds: explore how high-contrast light and sweeping curves transform the sand dunes of Death Valley into a stark, minimalist masterpiece.
Intentional Camera Movement: Bodega Dunes Beach
Swap sharp lines for fluid motion in landscape photography. Discover how intentional camera movement captures the raw pulse of a California sunset at Bodega Dunes State Park.
Minimalist Desert Fine Art: Photographing Eureka Dunes
A minimalist black and white look at the wind-sculpted ridges and textures of Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park.
Death Valley Mud Cracks: Intimate Abstract Photography
Discover how quiet twilight light transforms dry mud tiles in Death Valley into a stunning abstract landscape of pastel ,complimentary tones and natural geometry.
Abstract Bristlecone Pine Textures: Nature's Intricate Sculptures
Look closer to the details: exploring how centuries of relentless severe weather transform ancient wood in the Bristlecone pine forest of California into intricate, fluid abstract art.
The Silent Sentinels of Joshua Tree
“It took only climbing up some boulders above camp to photograph this scene. It’s right in the campground!”
Mt. Shasta from Weed
“But here's the genius of it: the archway, designed to be seen from the road, does something incredible”
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.
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.
Van Life and landscape photography on the California coast in January
Returning to the California coast in my van, I’m filled with excitement to photograph it’s beauty and reconnect with my beloved camping beaches.