Chinook Summer, Mt Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA
“Chinook Summer – Mid-July brought monsoon moisture and the threat of lightning to the Pacific Northwest—the perfect excuse to head into Mount Rainier National Park to chase some sunset drama. By mid-summer, the park is fully awake. The trails are clear, and alpine wildflowers are beginning to peak. This year, the upper Tipsoo alpine basin […]
San Rafael Swell Sunrise, Emery County, Utah, USA
I was on a quick trip between the LA area of California and Moab, Utah. I had one night to find a place with dark skies so I could get a good Milky Way photo. But there was one problem. Monsoonal moisture had spread all over central and southern Utah, and when I stopped for […]
Juniper Silhouette, Cardedu, Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy
Among the beaches of Cardedu in southeastern Sardinia, the one I feel most attached to is Su Sirboni—a name that means the wild boar. Not only is the beach set in a stunning bay, but it also boasts seascapes framed by the coast’s red granite rocks—sights rarely found elsewhere. I have photographed it using every […]
Red Rocks At Sunrise, Arbatax, Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy
The Red Rocks (Rocce Rosse) in Arbatax are one of the town’s famous attractions, serving as the backdrop for a major annual music festival held right by the sea. As the last of the previous night’s revelers were leaving, I was setting up my tripod and camera. Amidst yawns and curious glances, I searched for […]
Sunset Light On Mount Baker, Skagit Wildlife Area, Edison, Washington, USA
During the winter months, when the days are short, I make trips to the Skagit Wildlife Area, located between BayView and Edison, to photograph owls and other raptors during golden hour. During a lull in the activity, just as the sun was setting, I stepped away from the tripod-mounted setup and noticed the light on […]
Big Hole Valley Rain Squall, Wisdom, Montana, USA
It was an early August morning, and it started the way many days begin this time of year: a cool morning breeze bringing a squall moving up the valley from the South. This system was most likely a weak cold front that originated from the Bitterroots, bringing some much-needed moisture. As the squall moved up […]
St Peter Dome From Piazzale Socrate, Rome, Italy
Although Rome is known as the City of Seven Hills, there are actually very few vantage points for capturing cityscapes. Until recently, these spots included a small area at Piazzale Socrate, on the slopes of Monte Mario, offering a view of St. Peter’s and a vast stretch of the city reaching all the way to […]
Sparks Lake Sunset, Deschutes County, OR, USA
As frequent storms off the coast of Oregon had been producing warm, humid, and unstable weather in Central Oregon this summer, I knew the atmospheric conditions were favorable for an exceptional sunset. Hoping nature would cooperate one more time, I packed my camera and headed for Sparks Lake. By late afternoon, I was hiking along […]
Last Rays, Dege Peak, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
This was my second attempt to capture the sunset over the Sunrise area of the park. On the first attempt, a fog bank rolled in five minutes before the sun was about to fall behind the distant peaks of the Olympic Mountain Range! Dege Peak is a short hike from either the Sunrise Visitor Center […]
Autumn Twilight, Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan, USA
This was long awaited, and I’ve missed out on many opportunities to experience this beauty in Michigan. In September 2024, I wanted to make this happen. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it in time to get to this location. In hindsight, it wasn’t meant to be. About two weeks later in October, I went for a […]