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Shining Sentinel: Bug Light Park Portland Maine Lighthouse

Shining Sentinel: Bug Light Park Portland Maine Lighthouse

Clouds gather from afar, and a slow darkness sets in. Brought by the winds, the clouds carry with it water, which will pour down as droplets of rain. But before that happens, the calm waters will slowly change their demeanor, and waves will start to form, crashing...

Historic Courthouse: Old Lahaina Courthouse

Historic Courthouse: Old Lahaina Courthouse

I've been fortunate enough to travel to breathtaking places around the world, capturing the beauty of each destination through my lens. One such place that holds a special place in my heart is Maui, Hawaii. The time I spent there on my 50th birthday was a memory I'll...

Seaside Renewal: Wrightsville Beach

Seaside Renewal: Wrightsville Beach

Originally known as the Atlantic View Pier, Johnnie Mercer’s Fishing Pier emerged from the hands of Julian Morton in the 1930s. Later, a man named Johnnie Mercer, an ardent fisherman with a passion for the sea, took ownership in 1939. He left an indelible mark by...

Mystique of Stone Stairs: Saguaro National Park, Tucson Arizona

Mystique of Stone Stairs: Saguaro National Park, Tucson Arizona

My recent visit to Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, was a dream come true. On a magical evening, I found myself in front of the Mystique of Stone Stairs, a mesmerizing formation. The setting sun splattered fiery orange hues across the sky, casting a warm glow...

Cactus Kingdom: Giant Cactus Sabino Canyon

Cactus Kingdom: Giant Cactus Sabino Canyon

The Saguaro Sentinels stand guard as the sun sets in the southwest. As a photographer who lives in Arizona, Sabino Canyon has a special place in my heart. Let me take you back to that incredible day when I visited and captured an extraordinary shot of two of the...

Frozen Giants: Snowfall on Saguaro

Frozen Giants: Snowfall on Saguaro

As I woke up on March 2, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, I had no idea what I was about to embark on. It was just another ordinary day until I looked outside and saw something extraordinary. The Sonoran Desert was covered in a blanket of snow, something that rarely happens...

Reflections of Connection: Roosevelt Lake Bridge

Reflections of Connection: Roosevelt Lake Bridge

Let me share with you the wonderful experience I had capturing the beauty of the Roosevelt Lake Bridge in Arizona. It was a crisp and magical evening when I decided to embark on this photography adventure. The weather had been quite cloudy all day on that late...

Rise Above Waters: Roosevelt Lake Bridge

Rise Above Waters: Roosevelt Lake Bridge

So, picture this: I had heard so much about the Roosevelt Lake Bridge before I even set foot there. This architectural marvel spans across the majestic Roosevelt Lake, connecting two sides with an engineering prowess that left me in awe. This bridge is no lightweight...

Bridging Time: Mackinac Bridge, Michigan

Bridging Time: Mackinac Bridge, Michigan

The MacKinac Bridge in Michigan is a modern marvel that is a true wonder to look at. This bridge, with a length of almost five miles, connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of the state. Man's ability to imagine and overcome obstacles through that imagination has...