Salt Grass Crescents, Near Tatio Geysers, Atacama Desert, Chile
There are several viewpoints along the road between San Pedro de Atacama and the Tatio Geysers. We stopped at this one the morning after the first early autumn snowfall (February 2026), hence the fresh dusting of white on the tops of the volcanoes in the Andes range that marks the border between Chile and Bolivia. […]
Desert Mosaic Monochrom, Negev Desert, Israel
This is the monochrome companion photo to the already published colour Desert Mosaic. The mosaic pattern in the photo is a result of ancient volcanic activity. I think the monochrome shot brings with it an interesting effect.
Cholla Paradise, Green Valley, Arizona, USA
I recently found this awesome area in the desert of Green Valley. It is surrounded by these cholla cacti. I have been eyeing this area for a while, but just never committed to photographing it. I finally decided to stop waiting and just go out there and try to find a composition. While out there, […]
Three Sisters, Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, USA
After a trip to the Utah Badlands for a slot canyon photography workshop, I spent my last evening at Goblin Valley State Park. I currently live in Oregon and have visited the Three Sisters—a trio of volcanic peaks in the central Cascades—so I was curious to see the rock formations in Goblin Valley that share […]
Atacama Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride, Chile
We began five days of exploring the high altitude Atacama desert with a hot air balloon ride from the town of San Pedro de Atacama. One of the two most surprising things about our float past the Salt Mountain range was the patches of green fields cultivated by the Atacameños (aka Licanantay), who have used […]
Storm Over Desert Butte, Utah, USA
I captured this moment in southern Utah as a storm rolled in quickly over the desert. The butte was still lit by warm light while dark clouds gathered behind it, creating a striking contrast. I took the shot on my iPhone, reacting fast before the light disappeared. It’s a reminder of how quickly conditions change […]
Suede Sand, Eureka Dunes, Death Valley, CA, USA
Gusts up to 40mph on my first hike up the dunes made for some unexpected photo opportunities. Sand and wind whipped me and the camera into submission. Shot this kneeling down at a high shutter speed to freeze the whirlwinds of sand. The sueded sand effect was unanticipated and pleasing. It’s remarkable what the wind […]
Cold Desert Landscape, Nubra Valley, Leh, India
Located about 150 kilometers north of Leh, Nubra Valley forms part of the northernmost region of Jammu & Kashmir. Known for its cold desert terrain, the stretch between Diskit and Hunder features sand dunes set against snow-capped mountains, with scattered patches of green within the rugged landscape. As daylight recedes, a long exposure records the […]
Arabian Desert Sunset, Oman
When I was traveling to Oman earlier this year, my goal was to take a good desert photo of the dunes. I went scouting for a good location during the day and returned at sunset. I really liked the tree in the distance, and including the dunes in the foreground with the golden light provided […]
Mountain Lines, Leh, India
Leh’s landscape appears stark and expansive in black and white, shaped by shifting light and cloud shadows. Narrow roads cut across the mountains, marking human presence within a largely barren terrain, while snow-capped peaks in the background contrast with the dry, desert-like foreground. Captured while crossing one of the world’s highest motorable passes, Khardung La, […]