The Mystery of the Zooming Rocks: Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa
Discover the story behind Death Valley's famous sailing stones. Take a journey across the grueling road to Racetrack Playa and see how low-angle composition captured this desert phenomenon.
The Magic of Wizard Island: Exploring Crater Lake
Discover the volcanic history and dramatic light behind this classic shot of Wizard Island at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.
Capturing Burney Falls: Long Exposure Waterfall Photography
Discover the story behind capturing Northern California's famous 129-foot spring-fed waterfall, including technical long exposure camera settings and volcanic geology insights.
Crescent Moon and Earthshine Over the Gaviota Coast
Discover the atmospheric magic of earthshine over California's Gaviota Coast as a thin crescent moon sets over the Pacific Ocean along Highway 1.
Frozen Falls: Winter Magic in Zion National Park’s Narrows
Escape the summer heat with a journey into Zion National Park’s frigid winter canyon walls. Discover how water, frost, and Jurassic sandstone came together to create a frozen ice waterfall deep within The Narrows.
The Unpredictible Column: Capturing a Geyser Reflection in Yellowstone
When a geothermal eruption suddenly surges into the sky, quick thinking is everything. Discover how capturing a low-angle mineral reflection transformed a fleeting Yellowstone plume into a striking composition.
Capturing M20: The Trifid Nebula in Broadband Deep-Sky Imaging
Dive into Messier 20! Discover how two hours of broadband data captured with the Vespera Pro in my backyard, revealed the vivid pinks and blues of the Trifid Nebula. I also caught a few of the stars in the star cluster M 21.
Sunset Over Mount Foraker from Lake Marie Lodge, Alaska
When a backcountry Alaskan fishing trip yielded zero fish, a dramatic sunset over Mount Foraker proved that keeping a camera nearby turns any bad day into a photographic triumph. Read the full story behind capturing Alaska's second tallest peak from Lake Marie Lodge.
Sculpted Sandstone: Pastel Textures Along Bondi Beach
Discover the abstract beauty of Sydney’s coastal cliffs as eroded sandstone, soft pastel hues, and natural textures come together along the iconic Bondi walk.
Exploring Sidewinder Canyon in Death Valley National Park
Step off the main trails in Death Valley National Park as we explore the hidden slot, Sidewinder Canyon and capture a spotlight moment.
Daytime Moon Over Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks
Discover the stunning rock formations of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument under a daylight moon. Explore the story behind capturing this Northern New Mexico classic.
Sierra Crest Summer Thunderheads
Towering summer thunderheads boil over the granite peaks of Yosemite's High Sierra. Discover the story behind capturing this dramatic black and white mountain landscape.
Long Dong Silver: Finding Utah’s Hidden Desert Spire
Exploring the remote desert badlands of Hanksville, Utah to track down Long Dong Silver, a towering rock spire hidden among eroded clay ridges.
Simplifying Deep Sky Processing: The Lagoon Nebula with Astro Wizard
Discover how a new processing tool make bringing out deep-sky details from raw smart telescope data faster and easier than ever.
Golden Autumn at Mount Sneffels
Experience the peak of Colorado's fall foliage in the San Juan Mountains with this stunning view of Mount Sneffels framed by golden aspens and bright blue skies.