San Francisco Skyline and Crescent Moon at Twilight from Treasure Island
Catch the San Francisco skyline glowing at twilight from Treasure Island, featuring a rare fog-less evening with the crescent moon hanging over the city and the bay.
Golden Hour Light on Cedar Breaks Hoodoos
Discover the stunning geologic formations and evening light of Cedar Breaks National Monument at 11,000 feet in Utah's high country.
MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE: A QUICK ARIZONA ROADSIDE DISCOVERY
Read about visiting Montezuma's Castle near Sedona, Arizona, featuring a black and white photo of the ancient Sinagua cliff dwelling.
The Ultimate Attention-Grabbing Sign in Hoi An, Vietnam
Discover a hilarious translation loop on a rooftop stairwell in Hoi An, Vietnam, featuring recursive signs and glowing lanterns.
Boot Arch: Twilight and Textures in the Alabama Hills
Explore the scenic beauty of Boot Arch in California's Alabama Hills. Discover local history, composition tips, and twilight photography from Lone Pine.
Sunset Over the Boulder Flatirons from Chautauqua Park
Experience the magic of a fiery Colorado sunset over the iconic Flatirons at Chautauqua Park in Boulder. The story, geology, and fine art landscape photography behind this unforgettable Front Range vista.
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.