Buttermere Autumn Tranquility, Keswick, Cumbria, England
This morning, there were no significant clouds to catch the rising light, but the way the light illuminated the fells and Derwent Isle was simply superb. With a very light wind and a calm lake, I found myself leaning towards a symmetrical image rather than a ‘big sky’ perspective. It took several attempts to capture […]
Spider Rock Sunrise, Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ, USA
Canyon De Chelly National Monument is rich in Native American history, featuring deep canyon gorges, vibrant colors, diverse textures, and ancient dwellings. We visited during the fall of 2024 and were thrilled with all the experiences of exploring one of our nation’s iconic sites for the first time. One of the experiences I treasured the […]
Passing Peaks and Prairies by Train, Near Jasper, Alberta, Canada
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel by train across the Western five provinces of Canada’s expansive land. From my window of that moving train, the world seemed to compress into a sequence of framed images. Between the steady clickety-click of steel wheels and the slow hush of air, the vast landscape […]
Dead Horse Point, Utah, USA
The sunrise view from Dead Horse Point reveals the extraordinary palette of colours in Utah’s red canyons. The first rays of dawn delicately illuminate the Colorado River winding below, highlighting the depth and structure of the monumental rock walls. The soft light imbues the landscape with warmth and tranquillity, creating an almost painterly atmosphere. It’s […]
An Arctic View, Senja Island, Norway
A trip to Norway in February offered a magical experience at Tungeneset Beach, where small lagoons and puddles reflected the stunning mountains and the breathtaking Arctic sky. My friends were preparing to take photos, which helped capture the scale of this incredible environment. We enjoyed several days filled with beautiful daylight and enchanted nights featuring […]
Red Sands Dawn, Wahiba Sands Desert, Oman
The Wahiba Sands are a popular desert destination in Oman. Located in the eastern part of the country, they border the Arabian Sea and are just a convenient 2-hour drive from Muscat. While there are many tourist accommodations in the area, I prefer to camp. It’s best to avoid the summer months when temperatures can […]
The Morning Eye, Plage de l’Est, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
On a night in October 2025, I checked my weather application to see what conditions to expect for sunrise the following day. The forecast suggested sunny weather with some clouds. In September, I used the Photographers Ephemeris App to identify “Plage de l’Est” as an ideal location for capturing the sunrise. You can refer to […]
Mount McDowell Reflection, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
I dropped my camera on a brick walkway in the morning, and this was taken. By some stroke of luck, it landed on the lens cap. The lens also had a screw-on ND filter. I think those two together mitigated the potential disaster. I was expecting the worst. But, there seems to be absolutely no […]
Lake On The Edge, Great Salt Lake, Syracuse, Davis, Utah, USA
The east side of the Great Salt Lake is struggling for its life. A combination of a 15-year drought, population growth, related development, and increasing water demands from farmers has put this ancient icon on the brink of crisis. Much of the lake bed remains dry for much of the year, making it an intriguing […]
January Sunrise in the Cascades, Heybrook Lookout, Index, Washington, USA
Last year, a friend and I decided to hike up to Heybrook Lookout every Friday for sunrise during the winter, as long as the weather was decent. This particular day turned out to be the most memorable of them all. It was a crisp January morning, with clouds passing quickly across the dark sky. Suddenly, […]