Laupahoehoe Explodes Again, Laupahoehoe Point, Hawaii, USA
I’ve taken countless photos of the intense and mesmerizing wave action at Laupahoehoe Point on the Big Island in Hawaii. Prevailing winds come from the east and bring waves that build as they hit the shallow waters of the point and explode against the east-facing lava towers that surround the point just offshore. Each big […]
Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
This photo captures Lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona, one of the most photogenic places in the world. Carved by water and wind through red sandstone, the narrow slot canyon captivates with its fluid, almost sculptural forms. Warm shades of red and orange contrast with the intense blue sky visible through the crevices overhead. Natural light […]
Jebel Shams Sunset, Oman
This photo was taken during a camping trip to the highest mountain in Oman, Jebel Shams. The name translates to Mountain of the Sun, as it is the first peak in the country to catch the first light of the day at sunrise. The landscape is dominated by the surrounding mountains and rocky plateaus, with […]
Inviting Sunrise, Ferryland, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
In June 2025, I spent three wonderful weeks with friends in Newfoundland, capturing its natural beauty, including whales, birds, icebergs, and stunning landscapes. As mentioned in previous posts, I like to plan my shots using the Photographer’s Ephemeris application and weather forecasts. This image is an exception! The first morning in Ferryland, I got up […]
Reeds And Curved Stream, Lake Skadar, Montenegro
The story of this monochrome picture of a curved path of reeds in Lake Skadar, Montenegro, is about how to get a good shot from a small motorboat while standing as the boat moves into the curve. I wanted this picture because the curved path of the reeds presented, at least to me, an opportunity […]
Mating Banded Demoiselles, Rhein River, Freiburg, Germany
This pair of banded demoiselles chose a reed leaf standing horizontally above the water for mating. The sun did its job, illuminating the dragonflies perfectly.
Pasture to Peak, Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado, USA
I awoke before sunrise on this summer morning, motivated to find a new perspective of the San Juan Mountains. I decided to drive up a back road I had heard about before, keeping an eye on locations where the compositions would accentuate the light hitting Wilson Peak at sunrise. I was drawn to the weathered […]
Setting Moon, Riviere Des Prairies, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I took this photograph on February 2, 2026, at 7:34. The result reflects two fundamental elements of photography: careful planning and familiarity with one’s gear. As mentioned in a previous publication, I used The Photographer’s Ephemeris to identify local vantage points that I could reach in less than twenty minutes. The weather forecast was favourable, […]
Tre Cime di Rila, Rila Mountain, Malyovitsa, Bulgaria
Tre Cime di Rila Mountain—that’s how I decided to name the reflection in the lowest Malyovitsa Lake of the three most famous Rila mountain peaks. The peaks, from left to right, are as follows: Orlovets (2,686 m), shrouded in clouds; Little Malyovitsa (2,620 m); and Big Malyovitsa (2,729 m). They are emblematic of the most […]
Black Forest Lake, Feldsee, South West Germany
I reached Feldsee Lake one spring afternoon. Suddenly, it began to rain lightly. The group of trees on the opposite shore and part of the water were still bathed in sunlight. The raindrops on the water looked like tiny silver dots. It was a mystical atmosphere.