THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE
Portal to Paradise: Tunnel View
I am thrilled to share with you the story of my visit to the iconic Yosemite National Park. Nestled in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, this breathtaking park is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike. Arriving at Yosemite, I could feel...
Front Street, Lahaina: Maui Hawaii
I celebrated my 50th birthday in Maui, which is why it holds a place in my heart like no other. The stunning landscapes, the warmth of its people, and the vibrant culture always make me feel at home. I vividly remember the times I visited Lahainaluna, a charming town...
Whispers of Time: Banyan Tree Artwork
Visiting Maui, Hawaii, for my 50th birthday was a journey that etched itself into my memory, the way a photograph captures a fleeting moment in time. Little did I know that the very place I had explored with my camera would be consumed by the merciless flames of the...
Roots of Lahaina: Banyan Tree
Visiting Maui, Hawaii, for my 50th birthday was a journey that etched itself into my memory, the way a photograph captures a fleeting moment in time. Little did I know that the very place I had explored with my camera would be consumed by the merciless flames of the...
Another World: Haleakala National Park
"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 in another planet. This shot was taken from the top of Haleakala National Park, and the views are...
Nature’s Palette: Blue Mesa Desert Hills of Arizona
One of the greatest things about places that are untouched by man is that they retain the beauty bestowed upon them by thousands of years of natural transformation. Such are the colorful, unique and beautiful hills of the Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National...
Legends Unveiled: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak
As a photographer, I have had the privilege of visiting some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. But there was one place that left a particularly strong impression on me: the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. I remember arriving at the Garden...
Gentle Guardian: Mourning Dove
This Mourning Dove is sitting peacefully on a cactus on a warm, summer day. The sky is blue and there are very few clouds that cover the heavens. This Mourning Dove enjoys bathing in the sunlight, taking in the warmth of the summer sun as it rests peacefully among...
Dreaming Duck: Animal Bird Photography
Do ducks dream? On a warm summer day in the late afternoon, I decided to go on a photography adventure in search of some interesting subjects. As I wandered around the nearby pond, I stumbled upon a duck sleeping on the water's surface, barely moving in the warm...
Sunset Spectacle: Buck O’Neil Bridge
Arch-style bridges are beautiful forms of architecture to look at especially during the sunset. One of these types is the Buck O'Neil Bridge in Kansas City, which spans over the great Missouri River. This bridge, which was opened for traffic back in September 1956,...