Bison Mothers Guiding Calves Across the Firehole River
A mother bison acts as a natural breakwater to guide her calves safely across Yellowstone's Firehole River. Read the full story behind this magical wildlife encounter.
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.
How a Simple Window Frame Created a Special Memory in Northern Thailand
See how a simple window framed with palm trees created a cool perspective of a golden Buddha in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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.
The Twisted Trees of Fort Mason
Step into the foggy atmosphere of Fort Mason in San Francisco with this 2011 photograph showcasing a uniquely twisted, wind-sculpted tree along the bay.
Views From Highway 84: Exploring Rural Montana
Join me on a detour from the busy Madison River rafters and tubers west of Bozeman, Montana! Discover two charming, weathered log barns captured during a sunny afternoon drive on highway 84 from Bozeman.
Relics of the Chisos Mining Company: Inside Terlingua's Best-Preserved Stone Ruins
Step back in time to the Chisos Mining Company era in Terlingua, Texas. Explore the architecture of this remarkably intact dry-stacked sandstone structure.
Desert Survivor: Meeting a Death Valley Coyote
Stumbled upon a curious coyote while photographing the green rock outcroppings along Highway 190 in Death Valley. Read the story behind the shot.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes in Morning Blue Hour
Explore Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park during the morning blue hour. Discover the geology of star dunes and landscape photography tips for southern Utah.
Redwood Forest Creek and Ferns
Discover the quiet beauty of a hidden northern California redwood creek, captured with an OM-1 camera amidst lush ferns and mossy boulders.
Caddo Lake Bald Cypress Reflection Photography
Discover why returning to the same location year after year transforms your landscape photography, featuring a unique water reflection shot from Caddo Lake, Texas.
Wildflower Carpets of Carrizo Plain Superbloom
Discover the vibrant colors of the Carrizo Plain National Monument superbloom. Learn why timing and research matter for landscape photography in this remote California gem.
CHASING WINTER CONDITIONS IN MOAB: THE THREE GOSSIPS
The Three Gossips in Arches National Park for a winter photo session. No snow, but incredible clouds and light started the trip to Moab, Utah.