Originally living in Las Vegas, Nevada and Northern New Mexico, I grew up hiking and camping in some great outdoor environments. Out east, especially in the South, there isn’t as much “grand” scenery, but like most places, you can find a hiking trail with vistas. Just north of where I live is Sawnee mountain. Although...
During the summer months hundreds of hikers use this trail in Ruby Falls State Park (up near Helen, Georgia). But in the fall, once the leaves start falling and the temperature drops, the trail is not as frequented. And with the mist from the falls, the leave covering is slick. I took this photo just...
I’ve Got New Gear Santa was very generous this Christmas and I received a couple new photography related items. My loving wife got me a copy of Trey Ratcliff’s new book, A World in HDR, which besides providing insight into some of the processes Trey uses to publish his incredible images also keeps my creative...
The railroad in the background was the initial focal point for this picture. While traveling across the bridge where I took this, I didn’t even see the fishermen on the inlet. As I was backtracking to the bridge, I came across their pickup truck and tent. Only when I got onto the bridge did I...
Some of the unexpected shots I get normally start with a full ABS power break 20 to 200 feet after something catches my eye. And if I’m on the interstate, that also means taking the next exit, otherwise balancing the urge to go back versus moving on. This viewpoint was in the dark heading out...
