THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE
Coastal Charm: Isle au Haut Lighthouse
It's always a delight to visit a place that is rich in history and adventure. Such is the lighthouse of Isle au Haut, a classic Victorian structure that was stationed in 1907. From the time it was built, Isle au Haut lighthouse has saved thousands of fishermen and...
Nature’s Fury Unleashed: Stormy Afternoon
It was a cool Autumn Day at Yosemite National Park. Storms overnight added snow to the top of El Capitan and Half Dome. The storm clouds kept rolling in and out all day causing us to have to duck in out of rain showers. As we were getting ready to leave the park for...
Mirror of Tranquility: Grand Teton
Going out in nature and just taking the time to reflect is something that we should be doing from time to time. Especially if the view is similar to the one that I took a photo of while taking it all in at Grand Teton National Park. Just looking at the greenery is...
Heights of Wonder: Half Dome
I always dreamed of visiting Yosemite National Park and capturing its beauty through my lens and Half Dome, in particular, was something I wanted to make a photo of. This magnificent granite wonder rising 5,000 feet above the Yosemite Valley, with its unique shape and...
Big Daddy: King of the Badlands
I am a traveling photographer specializing in landscapes and wildlife. In mid-May, we found ourselves in Badlands National Park with all its dramatic views and animal inhabitants. I was already familiar with this park from visiting many times in the past. My goal was...
Seaside Escapade: Blue Umbrella Beach
Oh, those blue chairs situated perfectly on the beach, giving you an incredible view of the ocean 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 chairs,...
Veiled Tranquility: Avalanche Lake
I am always on the hunt for the perfect opportunity to take great landscape photographs. During a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana, I was hiking and exploring the beautiful outdoors and I wanted to capture the breathtaking scenery of this magical place on...
Scenic Thrills: Beartooth Highway
Driving along Beartooth Highway is an incredible experience that I never find boring no matter how many times Brett and I have done it in the past. Everytime we drive along the highway and view Beartooth Pass, there's always something new about this place that I'll...
Forest Cathedral: Redwood Giants Wall
The California Redwood. An icon of strength, stability and sturdiness. Known as the tallest trees in the world, the Redwoods in California's Redwood National Park tower over a vast woodland that contains prairies, wild rivers, and 40 miles of rugged coastline. Hikers...
The Lahaina Banyan Tree: Hawaii’s Historical 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...