Storm Light at Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland
This was probably the best weather day I’ve ever experienced at Elgol on the Isle of Skye. A storm named ‘Storm Dennis’ had passed through for several hours, bringing fog, clouds, strong winds, squalls, and just about everything except snow. Later in the day, I witnessed the very tail end of the storm, with incredible […]
Reflection Lake Sunset Hues, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
During the winter months, Reflection Lake freezes over and remains ice-bound until late spring, and sometimes even early summer. As the ice begins to thaw, leads (cracks) develop in the surface, gradually revealing the reflection of Mount Rainier (Mount Tahoma), which attracts many visitors to this beautiful spot. On this particular evening, a glorious sunset […]
Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, Scotland
I took advantage of the break between Christmas and New Year’s Day to explore the Highlands, particularly the Isle of Skye. At this time of year in the Highlands, the sun rises around 9:00 AM, providing full daylight by 10:15 AM and setting at 4:00 PM. This gives about six hours of daylight to take […]
Misty Woodland Sunrise, Fletchers Wood, Elterwater, Cumbria, England
This morning, I had been photographing at Rydal because the forecast predicted decent fog conditions. I captured some good pictures there, and afterwards, I decided to venture further into the Langdales to see what else I could find before the fog dissipated. As I was passing Elterwater, I noticed a high-level section of woodland that […]
Sunset on Cypress Avenue, Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
This is one of my most iconic photos. One of the first attempts involved planning the sun’s position to illuminate Bolgheri’s famous Cypress Avenue. I remember going there for three days straight and almost giving up hope, since the sun only appears briefly in that part of the sky. On the last day, I was […]
Morning Fog, St Hilarion, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada
In October 2024, I spent a wonderful week in the Charlevoix region with friends, all of us eager to capture the beauty of autumn with our cameras. Each day began with fog, leading to the big question: how could I capture an interesting landscape in these foggy conditions? One night, I decided to plan my […]
Frost and Floating Summits, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC/TN, USA
I had driven four hours to the Great Smoky Mountains with my then-new Nikon Z5 mirrorless camera. A winter hike in one of my favorite places felt like the perfect way to break in my upgraded system. When I arrived at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, I set up to capture the elk bugling, only to […]
Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mosca, Saguache and Alamosa, USA
It was a crowded day at Great Sand Dunes National Park, not exactly the ideal situation for a photographer. Suddenly, a massive storm rolled in and cleared the park, giving me the solitude I needed to capture the beauty of this area.
Mt Cook in Spring, Southern Alps, New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most iconic subjects for photography is Mount Cook, our tallest mountain. Discovering new perspectives of this mountain involves a lot of driving and stopping, followed by a walk along a little-known, barely visible track. However, this effort can lead to remarkable finds. It’s refreshing to see Mount Cook surrounded by foliage, […]
Foggy Killarney Lake, Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada
Blue hour walk around Killarney Lake on Bowen Island in British Columbia, Canada. The island is part of the Pacific Northwest’s temperate rainforest, one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth — cool, wet, and alive with cedar, hemlock, ferns, and mosses. You can walk the entire lake on a relatively easy circular trail, featuring occasional […]