The Folded Strata of Raplee Ridge
A compressed, abstract look at the intense zigzag patterns and vibrant geological layers of southern Utah's Raplee Ridge.
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.
Echoes of the Black Place
“It was a surreal moment to finally stand in the area where Georgia O’Keeffe once painted.”
Reflections on Bears Ears: Beauty, History, and a Changing Landscape
“They are a reminder that this desert was—and remains—a home, a place of survival, and a site of cultural identity.”
Midnight at Double Arch
“I remember standing beneath the Double Arch, feeling incredibly small under the weight of the moonlit sky.”
Angel Peak, New Mexico
“It is one of those places where the name perfectly captures the spirit of the topography”
Hidden Splendor of the Pleiades
“While we see the brilliant, hot stars that dominate the cluster, we remain blind to the breathtaking cosmic environment that surrounds them.”
Quietude in Capitol Reef: A Moment in the Fruita Valley
“There are places in the American West that seem to capture time itself,”
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!”
Morning Light at Cannon Beach: Capturing Oregon's Sea Stacks
A look back at a first visit to Cannon Beach, Oregon—where golden morning light and a perfectly placed seagull combined for a decisive coastal frame.
Mt. Shasta from Weed
“But here's the genius of it: the archway, designed to be seen from the road, does something incredible”
The Dramatic Beauty of a Tulip Past Its’ Prime
“There’s something about a flower just past its prime that feels a lot more honest. It’s got that "I just woke up and haven't had coffee" energy. “
Confessions from the End of the Jetty, Borlänge, Sweden
“I remember distinctly the crushing weight of the solitude. Not a sad solitude, but the kind where your brain momentarily glitches and thinks, "Am I the only thing left?" That’s the feeling I wanted to photograph.”
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.
A Portal to the Past
“I found this beauty tucked into the stone folds of the castle complex. Look at that ironwork! The blacksmith clearly had a thing for "S" curves…”