Fresh Snow on the Red Rock Cliffs of Zion National Park
An unexpected overnight snowfall in Zion National Park transformed red sandstone cliffs into a high-contrast winter wonderland. See how timing and composition captured this vista.
Mistakes and Magenta Skies: Sunset over Arches National Park
An unexpected winter sunset erupted into a blaze of magenta and gold over Arches National Park. Here is the story of a roadside capture over ancient petrified dunes.
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.
Midday Black and White Photography at Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park
Skip the 3:00 AM crowds and see Mesa Arch in a new light. Discover how your ultra-wide lens and black-and-white processing transform high midday sun into a striking, high-contrast desert study.
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.
Escaping Winter Cold to the Beaches of Baha
Escape the winter chill with a vibrant sunset captured over the quiet beaches and thatched palapas of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur.
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.
A Practicle Guide to Caddo Lake Fall Colors Photography
When we pack for landscape photography, the instinct is often to grab the widest lens possible. For Caddo Lake, I highly recommend leaving the ultra-wide angle lens at home. Learn why in my Ultimate Guite to Landscape Photograpght at Calldo Lake in East Texas.
Solitude Near Rhyolite: A Vanlife Refuge Just Outside Death Valley
Discover a peaceful, free boondocking spot near Death Valley with dark skies, stunning mountain views, full cell service, no neighbors and the ghost town of Rhyolite resting in the distance. Everything van lifers love!
20 Mule Team Road in Black and White
Discover the rich history and dramatic shadows of 20 Mule Team Road in Death Valley. Learn how black and white photography brings out the ancient textures of this legendary desert drive.
The Black Place: In the Footsteps of Georgia O’Keeffe
Explore the stark, abstract monochrome geology of the Black Place in the Lybrook Badlands, a remote New Mexico landscape made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe.
SANDSTORM AT MESQUITE FLAT DUNES
Standing inside a Death Valley haboob during golden hour turns the desert into a glowing, sandblasted furnace. Here is the story behind capturing the storm at Mesquite Flat Dunes.
Winter Quiet Over Canyonlands National Park
When bad weather chases the crowds away from Canyonlands, the real drama begins. Explore how flat winter light and a distant 1950s mining road reveal the massive scale of the White Rim bench.