A Smile of Clouds, First Water Trail, Arizona, USA
It’s not often in the very hot summer months of the American Southwest that clouds make their way into the Valley of the Sun in Arizona. But when they do, the colors are spectacular. When a group of afternoon clouds begins to move beyond the Superstition Mountains, westward into the valley, there’s a pretty good […]
Misty Lake Wahapo, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand
Lake Wahapo is a small glacial lake within Westland Tai Poutini National Park, about 20 minutes north of the town of Franz Josef Glacier. Whilst its original geography dates back some 12,000 years to the last Ice Age, more recently the characteristics of the lake have been changed dramatically by the natural diversion and avulsion […]
Foggy Curved Pier And Roker Lighthouse, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
An image captured in the North East at Sunderland features the uniquely shaped pier leading to Roker Lighthouse. During this trip, we encountered what could only be described as ‘bleak’ conditions at best. However, such conditions actually enhance this type of image by keeping it highly minimal. This was only the second time I had […]
Lentil Bloom, Castelluccio di Norcia, Italy
The lentil bloom in Castelluccio di Norcia is a photographic event worth seeing at least once in your life. True, it’s no longer the bloom it once was, but with the right light and patience in finding the right vantage point, you can take some interesting pictures.
Three Trees, Hapuna Beach, Hawaii, USA
Hiking along the Ala Kahakai Trail during a day at the beach doesn’t require much more than some comfortable sandals. So, a leisurely walk with a camera can be a welcome diversion from the bustle of Hapuna Beach.
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 […]