Dyrholaey Cliffs, Towards Vik, Iceland
Having climbed up onto Dyrholaey Cliffs with the wind gusting and dark clouds overhead, the early photographs on this afternoon in February portrayed a forbidding ocean with much drama. As the afternoon wore on, the clouds receded, and the sun’s rays coming over my right shoulder started to bathe the bay below in soft light. […]
Ross Errilly Friary, Headford, County Galway, Ireland
The photo shows Ross Errilly Friary in Ireland, one of the best-preserved medieval Franciscan monastic sites in the country. The ruins rise majestically from a green meadow, and a dramatic sky spreads over them in warm sunset hues that fade to cooler purple-blue hues. The stone walls and distinctive tower of the friary emphasise the […]
Towards Vik From Dyrholaey Cliffs, Iceland
On a windy February afternoon, it was a struggle to protect the camera on its tripod as the wind gusted from the southwest. Having climbed up to the clifftop, it seemed prudent to stay in that area, shooting towards the east rather than exploring the southwest side. The clouds were heavy at the beginning of […]
Tahquamenon Falls At Sunset, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan, USA
I ventured to many areas in one day and ended the day by making my last run to Tahquamenon Falls. As I parked my car, I made haste to the waterfalls, wondering where it was, and soon after, I heard it from a distance. Following the much-needed directional signs, I got closer to the sounds, […]
Portrait Of An Old Tree, Falkenhagener Lake, Falkensee, Germany
During a visit to my father, who lives near Berlin, I took an extensive stroll around the Falkenhagener lake, which is located near the town of Falkensee, west of Berlin. The lake has some interesting shoreline to offer, and a little bit away from that shoreline, quite old trees can be found. This area has […]
Underground Wonder Fall, Gljufrabui, South Iceland
I must confess that I have always had claustrophobia and a fear of darkness. To capture a proper image of the fall in Gljufrabui, one must be comfortable in these conditions. I found myself standing in ice water, enveloped in a thick frozen mist, while trying to get close enough to balance the difficult lighting […]
Fall Colors, Pine Lake State Park, Iowa, USA
It was a calm and hot June evening. The sky was cloudless and colorless. I had just arrived at Pine Lake. I stood at the lookout point overlooking the spillway. I decided to walk the trails. I turned to my right, and what I saw was, again, the water like a mirror. The grand reflection […]
Giant’s Causeway Basalt Columns, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
This photograph, taken at dusk, captures the hypnotic landscape of the famous Giant’s Causeway basalt columns in Northern Ireland. A long exposure smooths the sea’s surface, while heavy clouds add a raw, almost mystical atmosphere. The cool, monochromatic tones emphasise the dramatic mood and the geological power of nature.
The Curved Valley, Strathcarron, Scotland
September of 2014 was my first trip to the Scottish Highlands. We went principally for the hiking, but photography was a secondary and important trip objective. One day, I was scouting images on the Applecross Pass. I parked the car on the side of the road and set up my tripod and camera. I was […]
Twin Moons, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I took this shot in April 2025. Once again, this lovely result is based on planning and familiarity with gear, two fundamental photographic elements. On April 13th, a full moon was predicted. So, I checked on the Photo Ephemeris app to find when and where the moon would rise. It showed that the lit jewel […]