Magic Moonrise, Bellerive Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I took this photograph on March 4, 2026, at 19:33. The result reflects two fundamental elements of photography: careful planning and familiarity with one’s gear. As mentioned in a previous publication, I used The Photographer’s Ephemeris to identify local vantage points that I could reach in less than twenty minutes. The weather forecast was favourable, […]
Dream Desert, Ayaviri, Peru
In August 2018, we travelled to Peru and Bolivia as members of an organised trip. Peru features a 1,555-mile (2,500 km) long, narrow desert strip along its Pacific coast, making up about 10% of the country and acting as one of the driest places on Earth. For that trip, I carried two identical Olympus cameras, […]
Lake Skadar Vegetation Monochrome, Montenegro
I took this photo because it presented the full beauty of the lake. What you can view here is the water with its paths in correlation with the vegetation, and the raised terrain hovering in the background above it all. This is Lake Skadar, in monochrome.
Leaning Joshua, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Desert, California, USA
Over the last few years, my wife and I have spent our winter months in the Palm Springs area. As an avid photographer, I have visited this park many times and collected many images. On this day, while going for a walk, I spotted the leaning Joshua Tree. I knew it would make a fine […]
Lake Skadar Vegetation, Montenegro
I took this photo because it presented the full beauty of the lake. What you can view here is the water with its paths in correlation with the vegetation, and the raised terrain hovering in the background above it all. This is Lake Skadar.
Spring Time At Thelwood Creek, Strathcona Park, Campbell River, Vancouver Island, Canada
Thelwood Creek flows into Buttle Lake about a two-hour drive from Campbell River. This area of Strathcona Park is full of photo opportunities. Driving along the shoreline of Buttle Lake in the springtime, you will find many dogwood trees in full blossom—trails leading to waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. On this day, May 23rd, I went […]
Ross Bay Beach, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Living on Vancouver Island, I often drive the beautiful Victoria waterfront. Whenever I drive to Victoria, I always take my photo gear. On this bright, sunny day I started my trip in the downtown harbor, taking pictures of the Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. I then proceeded out to the breakwater and took shots […]
Cathedral Rock Reflection, Sedona, Coconino National Forest, Arizona, USA
Sedona has become one of my absolute favorite places to go for hiking and photography, and every time I get the chance to go, I always try to visit the Secret Slick Rock Trail, which is basically a mesa above a valley with Cathedral Rock across it. Anytime it rains, there are usually 4–5 water […]
Morning Dunes, White Sands, New Mexico, USA
This is a medium format film (Fuji Velvia 100) photograph from 2007; I traveled to New Mexico for photography work in December–January. The previous day there was a storm, and on the morning of this photograph the desert had a special feeling, a muted glow. I hiked for some time to think about a composition, […]
Not A Single Blade Of Grass, Ladakh, India
Ladakh has harsh environmental conditions, characterized by high elevation, extreme temperatures, and limited precipitation, which create an inhospitable environment for vegetation growth. The region’s arid climate and rugged terrain contribute to sparse vegetation and make it very difficult for ecosystems to thrive. The title of this picture has been used by others to describe this […]