PERSONAL FAVORITES
Desert Gold
Silver Award, Landscape Portfolio, 2021 360° PhotoAwards
My personal favorite image for 2021.
Sentinels
Shortlisted image, Top Ten, Cityscapes, Inaugural Landscape Photography World Awards.
One of my favorite images for 2022, I had a good feeling this image was destined to be a monochrome. It did not disappoint.
It did take a bit of a "photo-dance", moving around until all the images lined up as I had envisioned it, but eventually, it all fell into place. I could not have asked for a more perfect cloud either!
Genesis
As the sun was setting, the final rays of the day caressed the outlines of the dunes, making for a magic moment in time.
BEACON OF LIGHT
Silver award, 2022, 360° PhotoAwards
Some of my work speaks to me on a deep level. Such is the case with this image. After spending an unforgettable month in Iceland, luck made it possible for me to experience a flight over the famous "braided rivers" in the very last day it was possible to fly before I embarked on my homeward journey.
It was one of those unforgettable experiences, one I will not soon forget.
This image is one of my very first attempts at aerial photography.
Mountain reflections
On a recent trip To Iceland, we stumbled upon this incredible scene. While most in the group were photographing the bigger picture, I zeroed in on this wonderful scene. This colourful outlet, gently reaching into the lake, surrounded by these incredible reflections of the mountains above. Nature at it's most impressive!
Twin Peaks
Volcanic Twins
The slope of a Cinder Cone Volcano made for a dramatic backdrop for these stunningly illuminated trees.
From Personal Favorites
Enlightened
Silver award, 2022 EPSON International Pano Awards.
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, 2021, Finalist, Top 101
Silver Award, Landscape Portfolio, 2021, 360° Photo Awards.
Here, I will let the image speak for itself.....From Personal Favorites
BACKWATER STORY
Another magic moment in Caddo Lake, Texas.
Braided Dunes
FIELDS OF DREAMS
Nature never ceases to amaze!
While foraging for wild mushrooms in the Arizona White Mountains, I came across this spectacularly colored mushroom, the hues and tones on its underside creating this wonderful palette .
SILVER LINING
A magical day, with incredible weather conditions moving over and though the Grand Canyon over the span of the entire day.
It never went above freezing that day, and although ill equipped for the temperature, I spent over twelve hours photographing and enjoying this magical spectacle put on by mother nature.
JOURNEY
Magical mud cracks in Paria Canyon on the Arizona/Utah border.
LIGHT IN THE CANYON
A magical day, with incredible weather conditions moving over and though the Grand Canyon over the span of the entire day.
It never went above freezing that day, and although ill equipped for the temperature, I spent over twelve hours photographing and enjoying this magical spectacle put on by mother nature.
Yin and Yang
INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, 2021, Finalist, Top 101 images.
Published in the annual ILPOTY Awards Book, 2021.
Silver Award, Landscape Portfolio, 2021 360° PhotoAwards.
Sometimes, it all comes together: the right time and light of day creates the most beautiful shapes and patterns in the dunes, a gentle wind kicks up just enough sand to bring the finishing touch to an already dramatic scene .
Into the mist
Embarking on a morning canoe ride in the magical cypress swamps of Caddo Lake, we had passed this cypress "tunnel", and on a whim decided to back paddle to it. As we started to row down this waterway, this magnificent scene unfolded in front of us, the lazily rising fog being illuminated by the morning sun, the hanging moss perfectly backlit, and this majestic great blue heron claiming ownership of his territory. As beautiful as this experience was, it was sobering to learn that this otherworldly echo system faces many threats to it's existence, from chemical pollution, including herbicides used in the battle against invasive water plants such as Giant Salvinia, that threaten the natural equilibrium of the lake, to chemical runoffs, poultry and wastewater treatment plants that add dangerous levels of harmful bacteria, and of course the threats brought on by climate change. Even though tourism to a certain degree contributes to some of these negative factors, it also aids in raising awareness to the challenges faced by this natural treasure.
A Child of the World
The more I worked on this image, the deeper it went, the more emotions it evoked. Maybe because I remember that moment so well: this young boy running out of the woods onto the dirt road we were traveling on.
Maybe it is the many stories being told by his face, his handmade helmet, his clothing. Maybe it is the fear, the hope, the curiosity, the shear innocence that is being run over by the harsh realities of daily life.
It is moments like this that make me so very grateful for the life I have been so lucky to live. And it is moments like this that remind me I, we all, can do better. We all can do so much more to change this world to be a better place...... Uganda
Mooney Mist
Havasu Canyon probably displays some of the most striking landscapes in Arizona.
This particular scene is highlighted in the background by the mist at the base of Mooney Falls.
Final Bow
Dune Patterns
Embrace
Silver Award; Second runner up in "Wildlife", 2021 360° PhotoAwards.
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From Africa
Serenity
All Legs
Silver Award, Creative Category, 2021 360° PhotoAwards.
A particularly bright , intense blue sky made for some intriguing reflections while visiting the Salt River Wild Horses, the beautiful river rocks perfectly visible in parts of the reflections.
StarPower
ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) fireworks, 4th of July, La Jolla, California
Piñata
Magical clouds add to an already unforgettable night of Auroras.
Reaching (Palm)
One does not have to travel to find intriguing light to work with.
Backyard, Phoenix
After the Fall
Bare trees showing of their naked beauty in the final light of day.
Smoke Tulip
One of my earliest creative images, this is a closeup of smoke, photographed under controlled conditions.
Lonesome Pine
Heading back to my car, which was home for four days on that particular trip, this incredible scene unfolded after the sun had already set. The very dramatic clouds made for a fantastic background.
Volcanic Sunset
Trying to capture this magnificent sunset, I was anxiously waiting for this hiker to move out of the composition. As he was not moving, I went ahead ant took the photo. In the end, the person in the image is what gives this landscape scale.
Gentle Giant
To witness these incredible beings in their natural habitat is something that cannot be described with mere words and/or photos, their undeniable strength almost belying their gentle disposition.
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From Africa
Stargazer
The Southwest Desert In the US never ceases to amaze. Slot canyons at night are at best described as hauntingly beautiful.
