My Thoughts, Ramblings and Ideas
I hesitate to call this section of my website a Blog, I feel that implies a purpose and a sense of direction. Really I find this section of my site as a space for the random thoughts and ideas that pop into my head and also a way to put more words with my images. We’ll call it a journal if you will, a place for me to put more words to my images and also to take my viewers along with me on my various journeys through this beautiful world.
The Quiet Between
Alone in the Ibex Dunes after 36 hours without seeing another soul, I wandered the winter desert without expectation—until a rising moon and two simple bushes quietly aligned to create something beautiful. This image is about stillness, subtlety, and the kind of silence that presses in like a presence.
Snow Day in San Diego
A heavy winter storm brought fresh snow to Mount Laguna, offering conditions most people would avoid—but for me, it provided a perfect day of clarity and creativity, embodied in this solitary Jeffrey Pine.
Last Looks in the Fading Light – A Yosemite Half Dome Perspective
After a steep descent from Yosemite Falls, I paused for one last look at Half Dome in the fading light. Framed by towering granite walls with a dusting of snow, this moment captured the essence of Yosemite’s beauty.
Remnants of the Rains
Sometimes the most compelling landscapes aren’t the vast vistas but the intricate details left behind by time and nature. During my solo winter trip to Death Valley, I discovered a hidden patch of fractured earth, shaped by water and erosion, revealing the quiet beauty of the desert’s ever-changing textures.
Tunnel View and the Unexpected Power of Connection
Not every photograph turns out the way we envision, but sometimes, it doesn’t have to. On a recent trip to Yosemite, I captured an image that didn’t meet my expectations—until my wife saw it and shared how deeply it resonated with her. This experience made me reflect on the role of art and how its meaning often lies in the viewer’s connection rather than the artist’s original intent. Read more about how this simple Yosemite image took on unexpected significance.