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Nature’s Playground: Haleakala National Park Volcano

Nature’s Playground: Haleakala National Park Volcano

"Am I on another planet?" I thought to myself as I gazed at this vast, majestic mountainside that was arrayed with different colors. I wasn't dreaming, nor was I on another planet. This shot was taken from the top of Haleakala National Park, and the views are...

Lakeside Oasis: Serenity by the Lake

Lakeside Oasis: Serenity by the Lake

Serenity by the Lake at Dead Horse Ranch State Park Every once in a while, it does oneself good to get out of town, embrace nature, and reflect. Which is the theme of this perfectly shot photo from Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Arizona. I didn’t visit...

Misty Waterscapes: Fog on the Water

Misty Waterscapes: Fog on the Water

I woke up before the crack of dawn, eager to embark on my journey to capture the perfect photo of Lake Keowee. I looked outside and it was not just dark out, but it was also blanketed in a thick layer of heavy dense fog. It was a frigid late December morning. We had...

Golden Mysteries: Apache Junction

Golden Mysteries: Apache Junction

Deep in the heart of the American Southwest, towering over the desert landscape, lies a range of mountains shrouded in mystery and superstition. Known as the Superstition Mountains, this rugged terrain has captured the imaginations of adventurers and seekers for...

Peak Perspectives: Pinnacles National Park

Peak Perspectives: Pinnacles National Park

Visiting Pinnacles National Park is a hiker's paradise. Although this wonder of nature only became a park in 2013, it's history can be traced way, way back, about 23 million years ago. The beautiful rock formations that we enjoy viewing today are a result of lava that...

Sand Symphony: Great Sand Dunes National Park

Sand Symphony: Great Sand Dunes National Park

Trips to the magical State of Colorado are among the things I'm most excited about every year. This is because we always find ourselves surprised and pleased at the new amazing sites we discover every time we visit. Take this incredible photo of the Great Sand Dunes...

Whispers in the Mist: Foggy Morning

Whispers in the Mist: Foggy Morning

I woke up before the crack of dawn, eager to embark on my journey to capture the perfect photo of Lake Keowee. I looked outside and it was not just dark out, but it was also blanketed in a thick layer of heavy dense fog. It was a frigid late December morning. We had...

Navigating the Golden Sea: Sunset Sailing

Navigating the Golden Sea: Sunset Sailing

Sunsets in Florida's Key West are always a sight to behold. There's something magical about gazing into that orange/red-palette of a sky as the sun sets in the horizon. The view is made all the more tranquil by the silhouettes of the passing yachts and sailboats...

Beachside Bliss: Beach Day

Beachside Bliss: Beach Day

Oh, those blue chairs all lined up perfectly on the beach, giving you an amazing view of the gulf waters while sipping on your favorite beverage. If green is the color for forests, then blue is the hue for beaches! Can't you just imagine yourself in one of those...

The Crested Kingdom: Saguaro Cactus Sabino Canyon

The Crested Kingdom: Saguaro Cactus Sabino Canyon

When we see something or someone different from the rest of us, how do we normally react? Do we despise them because of their differences or “abnormalities”? Or do we embrace them in spite of these differences and appreciate them for what they are? Nestled in the...