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Nocturne of the Oaks
Windows to Time
Secret Sunset
Daybreak in Swan Valley
Sagebrush Sunrise
Frozen in Retreat
Venice Abstract
Lambent Damnation
Mirror Mirror
Rocky Moonrays
Harvest's End
Polar Whorl
Granite Frame
The Deep End
Stars and Stones
Eruption
Emerald Skies
Milky Marsset
Ft. Bragg Sunset
Il Pescatore
Teton Spectacular
Valdemossa on Fire
Oaken Arms
Spyrock Sunset, Fall
Robson River Rapids
Cosmic Spray
Vibrant Heavens
Prismatic Haze
Thor's Anvil
Night Watchman
Perspective
Line of Reflection
Fisherman's Delight
Snake River Sunrise
Dreadnought (wide crop)
Dreadnought
Rockfish
Nocturne of the OaksIntense airglow adorns the sky during a one-night break between winter storms. Having hiked into this location, usually accessible by road, I dropped my pack and scouted around for a shot. I've always liked this lone stand of oaks, and though they were illuminated by overzealous outdoor lighting, they still stood as a dark contrast against the vibrantly lit thermosphere. This fantastical snowy hillside was captured in Humboldt County California.
Windows to TimeOur galaxy bears witness as time first buries then reveals our landscape. I captured this wondrous sky on a short foray into Utah between art shows in Arizona. Snow had fallen the week before, leaving traces of white scattered throughout the towering columns of clay. Though no more was coming down, it was still in the high teens when I captured this image, and I spent the better part of the night stomping back and forth trying to keep warm. These unmistakable red hoodoos are found in Bryce Canyon National Park. This is the highest 'step' in the Grand Staircase, an expose of geological time.
Secret SunsetA hidden treasure on the Oregon coast: Secret Beach. This unmarked location features a number of small islands and a beach punctuated by basalt outcroppings. The fog was rolling in as the sun went down but, just before the finale, a path cleared through the mist and illuminated the beach one last time.
Daybreak in Swan ValleyWhile working in the area I drove past this vantage point several mornings in a row, just after sunrise. Convinced it was worth it, when the week was over I decided to get up even earlier and catch the pre-dawn light as it crept over the mountains. To great effect! The clouds, though threatening to block the sunrise, did not disappoint and instead mirrored the contours of the land and lent a fantastic swath of color to the scene. This stunning sunrise was captured in the fertile Swan Valley in eastern Idaho.
Sagebrush SunriseWhile working in the area I drove past this vantage point several mornings in a row, just after sunrise. Convinced it was worth it, when the week was over I decided to get up even earlier and catch the pre-dawn light as it crept over the mountains. To great effect! The clouds, though threatening to block the sunrise, did not disappoint and instead mirrored the contours of the land and lent a fantastic swath of color to the scene. This stunning sunrise was captured in the fertile Swan Valley in eastern Idaho.
Frozen in RetreatThese natural wonders are disappearing fast. Jokulsarlon lagoon in the south of Iceland has quadrupled in size since the 1970s, due to glacial retreat caused by rising temperatures. The drifting chunks of ice provide a spectacularly unique backdrop.
Venice AbstractGetting weird in Venice Italy. This is the Campo Sant'Anzolo, one of many piazze found in this wonderful city. Shockingly deserted after midnight, I had the streets to myself as I took in the nighttime air.
Lambent DamnationThese beautiful rays were imbued with a rufescent glow by the myriad of fires burning in California and Oregon. This majestic redwood forest lies along the Damnation Creek trail in Northern California.
Mirror MirrorWhile driving the ring road in Iceland we found this perfect mirror on the Holtsós lagoon. I'm glad I ran down to the waters edge and started shooting quickly, as this fleeting visage only lasted a few minutes before the wind picked up and the mirror was gone.
Rocky MoonraysBeautiful moonrays shine over the Jumbo Rocks area of Joshua Tree National Park in this shot captured at the perfect coincidence of sunset and moonrise.
Harvest's EndThough the harvest may be over the colors still on display, both on the ground and in the sky. This picturesque vineyard is in Napa County in Northern California.
Polar WhorlIce and stone meet at the edge of the water in this 360* panorama taken at the popular Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon in Iceland.
Granite FrameA monolith surrounded by yet more stone. Yosemite's Half Dome takes center stage in this 'oculus' view of the famous landmark. This vantage point can only be obtained through a serious hike, followed by a steep climb. Though hard to reach, this point, "the Diving Board", is well known. This location was immortalized in Ansel Adams 1927 photograph "Monolith".
The Deep EndThe Diving Board is a spectacular prominence in Yosemite National Park. Perched precariously at the top of a cliff, it's quite a feat to reach this point! It's well off the beaten path and well worth the hike; one of the few places at this overcrowded national park where you can still find solitude. It also rewards the adventurous with an amazing view of Half Dome, as immortalized in Ansel Adams 1927 photograph "Monolith".
Stars and StonesA sight to behold: Half Dome under the stars. The light pollution from California's central valley attenuates the stars only slightly, and adds a colorful haze on the horizon. This vantage point can only be obtained through a serious hike, followed by a steep climb. Though hard to reach, this point, "the Diving Board", is well known. This location was immortalized in Ansel Adams 1927 photograph "Monolith".
EruptionThe stars pour forth from Twin Rocks, a local landmark in Mendocino County California.
Emerald SkiesThe most technically complex picture I'd taken up to this point. This magnificent scene required a star-tracker to shoot 90-second exposures without star trails. The Milky Way arches across the sky above Mendocino County California.
Milky MarssetMars sets on the eastern horizon as the Milky Way arcs across the sky in this shot from the inland hills of Mendocino County California.
Ft. Bragg SunsetThis beautiful walking path traverses the cliff's edge as it meanders past the many coves and beaches of Fort Bragg in coastal Mendocino County California.
Il PescatoreA lone fisherman prepares his bait as he readys himself for some night fishing. This was captured in Riomaggiore Italy, one of the 'five lands' of Cinque Terre.
Teton SpectacularIt's hard to know what to expect from the sky. Standing in the cold, listening to a nocturne of coyote calls, I was surprised to find the aurora glowing red on the northern horizon! The Milky Way rises over the Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming.
Valdemossa on FireRight place, right time, wrong reason. While catching a bus back to Palma from the picturesque village of Valldemossa our bus engine ignited the insulation around it and filled the cabin with smoke. After some fast thinking from the driver we were back on the road half an hour later, richer for having witnessed the sunset from this perspective where there is nomally no place to stop.
Oaken ArmsThere were wildfires around Northern California this summer sending their smoke to Mendocino County. Though generally a nuisance, the smoke makes for some epic sunbeams! These stretched from one horizon to the other. In order to adequately capture the scene, I had to set my tripod up in a tree.
Spyrock Sunset, FallI'll never get over this view. The inland hills of Northern California are some of the most beautiful in the world. Here, we display our fall colors in the sky.
Robson River RapidsWe went on a three-day backpacking trip in early October in the mountains northwest of Jasper. Although it was freezing cold the scenery was well worth the hike!
Cosmic SprayThe stars pour forth from Twin Rocks, a local landmark in Mendocino County California.
Vibrant HeavensBands of atmospheric airglow combined with some hydrogen-alpha emisions from deep space objects combine to create a wondrous view. This beautiful spectacle was captured over the inland hills of Mendocino County in Northern California.
Prismatic HazeOne of the most spectacular features at Yellowstone National Park, this spring is one of many hundreds of similar thermal pools. What makes the Grand Prismatic Spring stand out is its vibrant array of colors. The steam coming off the top of the pool catches some of the color from the pool below and seems to hold a rainbow.
Thor's AnvilIceland's many landscapes are on display as you drive the ring road, perpetually bathed in amazing light, as the sun remains low on the horizon for most of the day. This lone mesa is just one of many geological wonders you'll encounter along the southern coast.
Night WatchmanPeering into the night between long exposures, searching for mythical beasts in the sky. Headlamp on, of course, only for dramatic effect. This whimsical self portrait was captured in the inland hills of Mendocino County.
PerspectiveThe island of Vestmannaeyjar can be seen in the distance. behind the Holtsós lagoon in southern Iceland. I'm glad I ran down to the waters edge and started shooting quickly, as this fleeting visage only lasted a few minutes before the wind picked up and the mirror was gone.
Line of ReflectionWhile driving the ring road in Iceland we found this perfect mirror on the Holtsós lagoon. I'm glad I ran down to the waters edge and started shooting quickly, as this fleeting visage only lasted a few minutes before the wind picked up and the mirror was gone.
Fisherman's DelightA fisherman stands triumphantly on his boat as he returns to harbor. This was a case of right place right time, having been sitting on the jetty killing time until the city lights came on. This was captured in Riomaggiore, part of Cinque Terre region in Italy.
Snake River SunriseWhile working in the area I drove past this vantage point several mornings in a row, just after sunrise. Convinced it was worth it, when the week was over I decided to get up even earlier and catch the pre-dawn light as it crept over the mountains. To great effect! The clouds, though threatening to block the sunrise, did not disappoint and instead mirrored the contours of the land and lent a fantastic swath of color to the scene. This stunning sunrise was captured in the fertile Swan Valley in eastern Idaho.
Dreadnought (wide crop)Deep in the Superstitions, Battleship Mountain floats on a rocky berth ready to face any foe. Even here the Milky Way is partly obscured by light pollution from the nearby city of Phoenix. Our influence, unintentionally, reaches further than we might imagine.
DreadnoughtDeep in the Superstitions, Battleship Mountain floats on a rocky berth ready to face any foe. Even here the Milky Way is partly obscured by light pollution from the nearby city of Phoenix. Our influence, unintentionally, reaches further than we might imagine.
RockfishBryce Canyon's ancient residents are alive and well in this rather abstract view of the national park.
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