The shadows of Giants

Recently I spent a day near the Giant Redwoods along the coast of Northern California. Early morning fog is the norm for the coast and can make it a bit tough to create a great photograph. But the dense canopy can transport your imagination into a Grimm's fairy tale. The light at the end of trail just might save you from the lurking beast.

Sculptures in the Woods

I just returned from a nice trip to the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. I wanted to check in on the fall colors and get one last warm trip in before the cold weather settles in. As usual it was beautiful and my secluded spot was empty. But I brought something different with me this time. Good friend and incredible sculptor Benjamin Lavender lent me two of his pieces to photograph. It wasn’t the first time I’ve taken his work out to photograph but it was the first time I brought his work to the Sierras.

Lone Pine California

I took a little drive up to the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine California today to play around with my new mountain bike. This was break in the bike trip but I had to bring my camera gear just in case, after all its the Sierras. The bike was great the rider (thats me) was well how would I say it nicely without hurting my feelings? "You didn't fall off!" While I sat taking a break from riding I watched the clouds come up over Mount Whitney disappear reform and move on. Nature usually puts on the best magic shows. The entire sky was perfect!

Success Without Completion

It had been awhile since I headed out into the backcountry for more then just a long day. Since my achilles tendon surgery I have kept it to car camping. But this last week I finally strapped that heavy pack on my back and ventured out with fellow photographer Brett Holman in search of Mount Sill. I’ll spare you the long details and cut to the chase. I made it up over Bishop Pass and decided the best thing for me was to make camp just below in Dusy Basin. Although we didn’t make it to Mount Sill it was still worth the pain of the hike. With the entire basin to ourselves we accomplished just what we wanted, to get away. I hope you enjoy the photos. Oh and Mount Sill you aren’t off the hook yet I’ll be back soon enough!

A perfect spot!

I was out on location again with Center of the Universe productions (Michael Delano) and KBB to shoot a Car Review on the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG. What a beautiful car!

Its been awhile

Seems like a very long time since I posted and it has been. I have been busy. But I have a moment and an image from one of my favorite places Lundy Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Please enjoy and I'll do better at keeping everyone up to date. Be well.

Camping Near Zion

I travel alone quite a bit so when I have a fellow travel with me I enjoy the company. On this trip Juliet Hawk (my girl friend) came along and brought her wonderful voice and guitar. The night was perfect with a campfire blazing, good food, not a soul for miles and the little flies even disappeared with the sunset. After dinner I lit the campfire and stared up at the battle between the stars and the moon. As they competed to outshine each other Juliet sat down with her guitar and the night sky had another opponent. The night sky quickly faded to an afterthought and victory was claimed. Juliet paused for a moment grinned and shook her head as I snapped a photo to capture the moment. Company can be good but good company is great.