Fall’s Rushing Veil, Aberfeldy, Scotland
Taken in mid-October, this photograph was an exercise in balancing tricky contrast and capturing motion. The vibrant autumn colors were at their absolute peak, but the dappled light filtering through the heavy canopy presented a dynamic range challenge. Shooting with my Fujifilm X-Series system, I wanted to ensure that the rich textures of the moss-covered […]
Purakaunui Falls, Purakaunui River, The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand
The Pūrākaunui Falls are a cascading three-tiered waterfall on the Pūrākaunui River in The Catlins, on the southern South Island of New Zealand. As one of very few South Island waterfalls away from the alpine region, it has long been a popular destination and photographic subject. The falls are an iconic image of The Catlins […]
Among The San Juan Aspens, Last Dollar Mountain, Sawpit, Colorado, USA
Driving on the deep forest roads of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, I came upon this isolated grove of aspens, the canopy of which seemed very inviting to “come in” and explore photographic opportunities. There was a mix of sun and clouds, which provided changing lighting conditions from moment to moment. Eventually, the right series of […]
Amongst The Angels, White Mountains, CA, USA
Bristlecone Pines (*Pinus longaeva*) are the oldest non-cloning organic organisms on planet Earth. They live at high altitudes (9,500–11,500 feet) along the crests of a few dozen locations in the western United States, with the oldest being nearly 4,000 years old. I view my trips there as a “pilgrimage to visit the elders.” I usually […]
Forest Flowers, Asir Region, Al-Soudah National Park, Saudi Arabia
This photo is from Al-Souda National Park in southwestern Saudi Arabia. I love forests, camping, and exploring them, especially in the area where I live, which is abundant with juniper forests. One day, I found these flowers growing profusely at the base of a juniper tree trunk. What amazed me even more was the trunk […]
Leaning Forest Giant, County Clare, Ireland
I have led photographic tours and workshops to Ireland’s West Coast for many years, and on this last one we had a simply spectacular trip with greatly variable weather. We were based for several days in the town of Westport, where day trips in many directions led to many wonderfully photographic opportunities. Whenever I am […]
Autumn In The Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA
Chasing fall colors is my favorite photography pursuit. One of my favorite places to see and photograph fall colors is Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This river area was a fantastic place to photograph during the day when other areas were too bright. I loved the colors and the moodiness of the forest. Slowing the […]
Balma Forest, Piedmont, Italy
The name “Balma” is mainly linked to the Cervo Valley, a beautiful Alpine valley characterized by its many forests and historic stone quarries. Here, you will find both fantastic hiking trails and routes that offer different types of landscape photography opportunities. I took this image last March. For me, it represents the grandeur of nature.
Last Stand, Willamette National Forest, Oregon, USA
Along Highway 58 in Central Oregon, you will find numerous places to explore natural treasures, and you do not have to go far off the beaten path. Some of my favorite forest scenes I have ever experienced were along Highway 58, between Eugene and Willamette Pass. This spot has beautiful natural light in all seasons, […]
The Old Tree, Brecon Beacons, Wales
While hiking up one of the many beautiful hills surrounding the Brecon Beacons, I came across this craggy old tree, perfectly situated at the edge of a forest, creating negative space and complementary colors between the forest’s green and the sky’s blue. The tree stood out from the rest of the forest as if it […]