Dunmore Head Sunset, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
I have led photographic tours and workshops to Ireland’s West Coast for many years, and before this last one I went out to the end of the Dingle Peninsula to scout some new locations, since it had been a few years since I had last been there. After carefully looking at Google Earth, I decided […]
First Light Over Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Not the tallest mountain peak on the planet, but still very impressive in third place, with an elevation of 28,169 feet (8,586 metres). The view is from the Tiger Hills lookout point, located in India, facing directly toward the peak just as the sun was coming up in the east. There is a very deep […]
Winter Sunset In Almograve, Alentejo, Portugal
This photo was taken in Almograve, one of the many wonderful beaches that are part of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park in Portugal. This is still a well-preserved stretch of coast that starts in Sines and goes all the way to Lagos. Despite the ongoing pressures from increased tourism and associated development, […]
Twin Suns, Plage de l’Est, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I took this photograph last May at 5:42 a.m. in Montreal, at Plage de l’Est. Montreal is a big city. However, I found many places free of visual distractions that are ideal for capturing sunrises and sunsets. I should call this location “My Sunrise Paradise” because I can capture sunrises there all year long! Before […]
The Old Pier, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
This is an old pier located 10 minutes from my house. During the summer, it’s usually completely covered with boards to make it easier for swimmers to access the water. In the winter, only the skeleton remains.
Sunset View Among Joshua Trees, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Joshua Tree National Park offers a myriad of opportunities from dawn to twilight, as well as night skies for astrophotography. Finding a composition, however, can be challenging at times! I was searching for the right spot when I spotted this fallen Yucca tree. It provided the perfect frame for the setting sun. I was post-processing […]
California Sunset, Pacific Coast, Carlsbad, CA, USA
End of day. Gloaming. In the car, heading home, I was struck by the tranquil California moonrise over the Pacific. Nothing all that unusual, except it was kind of perfect, and I found a place to stop on the busy road in Carlsbad.
Echoes Of A Tuscan Morning, Pienza, Tuscany, Italy
A morning glimpse of Val d’Orcia from the ancient walls of Pienza — a hilltop town that embodies the quiet charm of Tuscany. Just after sunrise, soft light spills across the rolling hills as drifting clouds glide over cypress-lined roads and scattered farmhouses—some centuries old, others added in later years—gently revealing themselves through the delicate […]
Pink And Purple Sunset At White Pocket, Marble Canyon, Arizona-Utah Border, USA
After two guided visits to White Pocket, I finally decided to rent a 4WD vehicle and attempt the drive myself so I could be there for sunset and sunrise. I was rewarded with a spectacular sunset, which turned the white, puffy rocks deep pink and purple for a good 10 minutes. If only there had […]
Foggy Sunset At The Venice Beach Pier, Florida, USA
I was excited to get some sunset pier shots at the Venice Beach Pier once I discovered it was there, and on the night I was going to get some shots, a thick fog was out over the water. That fog added a really nice mood to the lighting that I was not expecting.