Rocks In A mountain Pond, Mt Washington, Courtenay, BC, Canada
Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island is well known as a ski resort in the wintertime. However, I much enjoy exploring all the logging and maintenance roads that wrap around the mountain. The backside of the ski hill has many small ponds. What a great place to find numerous photo opportunities. On this fine day, I […]
Winter Dawn On The Plain, Castelluccio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy
When the Castelluccio di Norcia plain is covered in snow, the landscape appears enchanted.
Sweeping View Of Rocky Mountain Range, Denver, Colorado, USA
We took this road trip some years ago on our visit to Denver to attend a conference. Trail Ridge Road is one of the most spectacular drives in the US, taking you to an elevation of 12183 feet (at the Alpine visitor center) where the Rocky Mountain range stretches out into the distance. It is […]
Underworld Val Maor, Villa di Villa, Belluno, Italy
Shot deep inside a remote canyon, this photograph captures the quiet tension between shadow and flowing light. Reached only after a long and hidden path, the place revealed itself as a raw and untouched underworld of stone, carved by centuries of water.
Montignoso Memories, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
An old dock used to load marble onto ships, quarried in blocks from the quarries of Carrara, Pietrasanta, and the entire Apuan Alps. It’s like reliving times gone by—we’re talking about 100 years ago now—the marble is now loaded and transported using modern means to the port of Carrara.
An Unexpected Gift, Death Valley National Park, California, USA
For several consecutive years, sufficient rainfall during the winter months has flooded the salt pan playas of Death Valley. The view from Bad Water Basin, which is the lowest point in the valley at 282 feet below sea level, typically features formations of salt patterns that extend for more than a mile. Therefore, witnessing the […]
Striking Polynesian Landscape, Moorea Island, French Polynesia
In 2010, we spent three wonderful weeks in the French Polynesian Islands. Each day, I was amazed by the stunning mountains formed through volcanic activity. We dedicated an entire week to Moorea Island. The bay is visible on the right side; our lodge was situated directly in front of the distant large boat. We canoed […]
Mountain Alpine Ponds, Mt Washington, Courtenay, BC, Canada
This is only one of the many ponds on Mt. Washington. It’s the composition of the log leading my views into the pond that first attracted me. I walked around till I found locate this position, set up my tripod, attached my camera and took this image. I was quite pleased when I opened it […]
Machu Pichu Citadel, Machupicchu District of Urubamba, Peru
In August 2018, we embarked on a journey to Peru and Bolivia as part of an organized tour. One day, our guide led us to an extraordinary citadel nestled within a breathtaking landscape where the Peruvian Andes meet the Amazon Basin. This remarkable site is situated at an elevation of 2,400 meters above sea level. […]
Lago Pellaud, Rhemes Notre Dame, Valle D’Aosta, Italy
Nestled within a serene forest, this picturesque lake features inviting benches and picnic tables for visitors to enjoy. The historic Pellaud mill, initially constructed for grain milling, underwent a transformation in 1921, becoming a power station that supplied electricity to nearby villages. This photograph captures the enchanting autumn hues, enhancing the light during the early […]