Setting Sun, Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, USA
The setting sun illuminates the monumental canyon walls, and golden rays reflect off the deep, intensely blue bend of the Colorado River. The distinctive Horseshoe Bend rock formation creates a spectacular composition, where the warm hues of the red rocks contrast with the cool water. It’s one of Arizona’s most recognizable sites, captured at a […]
Morning Mist Over The Courtenay River Estuary, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Hiking the hills around the Comox Valley, I came across this view of the morning mist flowing through the valley below. I have hiked this area dozens of times. This was the first time I saw the morning mist covering the valley. As I had my camera gear with me, as I usually do, I […]
Amazing Mirrored Sunrise, La Plage De l’Est, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
On a night in November 2025, I consulted my weather application to ascertain the expected conditions for sunrise the following day. The probable forecasts indicated sunny weather with few clouds. In September and October 2025, using the Photographers Ephemeris App, I determined that the Plage de l’Est location was an ideal vantage point for capturing […]
In The Blausee Park, Bernese Oberland, Kandergrund, Bern, Switzerland
When visiting the Blausee Park last September in a beautiful late afternoon, I was particularly impressed by the mountain peaks in the background, some with snow on the tops. These contrasted with the imposing conifers that dominated the valley. A peaceful but energetic atmosphere emanated from the site. Four images, in portrait position, taken side-by-side, […]
Vancouver Island Lakes Viewed from Mt Menzie, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Driving up an old logging road to an old fire lookout location to capture this image was quite an adventure. The views from this Mt. Menzies location are outstanding. It took some time to pick the best spot, but I eventually settled on this composition. The view of the lakes below reminded me of many […]
Fearless In Cadini Di Misurina, Auronzo Di Cadore, Belluno, Italy
A solitary figure stands on a narrow ridge, dwarfed by towering alpine peaks that rise sharply on all sides. Light grazes the rock faces, revealing textures, scars of snow, and the immense scale of the landscape, while the human presence emphasizes both vulnerability and quiet determination within this vast mountain amphitheatre.
Clearing Storm At Monument Valley, Navajo County, Arizona, USA
On a photography trip to the Southwest U.S. in early 2025, I spent a couple of nights at Monument Valley, which straddles the Arizona-Utah border and is managed by the Navajo Nation. While there, a storm passed through, leaving a dusting of snow in the morning and epic cloud formations in the afternoon. I took […]
Lush Green Valley, Leh, Ladakh, India
When driving on a mountainous road at a considerable altitude, it is difficult to anticipate what will appear at the next lookout around the corner. This was one such instance during our drive when we were surprised to see a lush valley with a healthy human settlement in the midst of the wilderness surrounding us. […]
Beautiful Emmental Valley, Schallenberg Pass, Emmental-Oberaargau, Bern, Switzerland
When driving to the Schallenberg Pass (1168m), a mountain pass connecting Marbach and Steffisburg, I was captivated by a wonderful landscape before reaching the highest point: the Emmental valley. This area is a mosaic of extensive rolling pastures, meadows, typical Emmental farmhouses, and small coniferous forests. The region boasts excellent conditions for the dairy industry, […]
Castle In The Sky, Gruppo Di Fanis, Dolomites, Italy
In the heart of the Dolomites, the Gruppo di Fanis dal Lagazuoi gently floats in a near perfect white autumn sky ; hidden to the human-eye by a deep dense layer of fog… Located right along the front line during World War I battles between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Gruppo di Fanis is […]