Giant’s Causeway Basalt Columns, Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Giant's causeway basalt columns, bushmills, northern ireland

This photograph, taken at dusk, captures the hypnotic landscape of the famous Giant’s Causeway basalt columns in Northern Ireland. A long exposure smooths the sea’s surface, while heavy clouds add a raw, almost mystical atmosphere. The cool, monochromatic tones emphasise the dramatic mood and the geological power of nature.

The Curved Valley, Strathcarron, Scotland

The curved valley strathcarron scotland

September of 2014 was my first trip to the Scottish Highlands. We went principally for the hiking, but photography was a secondary and important trip objective. One day, I was scouting images on the Applecross Pass. I parked the car on the side of the road and set up my tripod and camera. I was […]

Twin Moons, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Twin moons, montreal, quebec, canada

I took this shot in April 2025. Once again, this lovely result is based on planning and familiarity with gear, two fundamental photographic elements. On April 13th, a full moon was predicted. So, I checked on the Photo Ephemeris app to find when and where the moon would rise. It showed that the lit jewel […]

Colorado River Reflections, Moab, Utah, USA

Colorado river reflections, moab, utah, usa

Colorado River reflections peak near Moab in early June. Spring runoff from the nearby La Sal Mountain Range, caused by melting snow, raises the water level significantly. On a day with no wind, it can seem like a mirror. Mid-afternoon is a nice time to visit Potash Road, located just west of town. The road […]

Mussel Poles, Cote d’Opale, Hauts de France, France

Mussel poles, cote d'opale, hauts de france, france

Behind the Image – A Moment Between the Tides It was early morning on the Côte d’Opale. The tide had receded, revealing a landscape that felt both timeless and fleeting. As I walked along the shoreline, I stopped in my tracks. There they were—rows of weathered mussel poles, rising from the wet sand like a […]

Clusters of Wildflowers, Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Clusters of wildflowers, cliffs of moher, ireland

The photo captures a spectacular view of the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, taken at sunset. The warm evening light highlights the majesty of the vertical rock walls dropping straight into the calm Atlantic Ocean. In the foreground, clusters of wildflowers add a delicate contrast to the rugged landscape. The composition blends the […]