Landscapes

[ultimate_heading alignment=”left” el_class=”album-description” margin_design_tab_text=””]Photography is all about capturing a moment in time. When it comes to landscape photography, however, it’s not just any moment….it should be the most flattering moment possible for the scene in question. Whether that entails a thick layer of fog, a magnificent sunrise, or unusual weather, Mother Nature is the original artist. Our cameras are simply tools with which to capture these magical moments.[/ultimate_heading]

Signal Hill

Wrightson Peak

After a steep climb to the top of Mt Wrightson, a storm promptly rolled in, soaking our small group to the bone! Having just become acquainted soon after the trailhead, our soggy disposition cemented a life-long friendship.
Santa Rita Mountains, AZ. This image is not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

The Tucson Mountains

The Southwestern US is renowned for spectacular sunsets. Add in some cloud cover and higher humidity and the result is downright spellbinding! Tucson Mountains, AZ.

Mystical Morning

Everything in life is about perspective. Nothing is inherently good or bad (and neither could even exist with it's balancing counterpart), but simply a matter of the angle from which we view it. The death of a loved one invites us to transcend such menial concerns as money and prestige, in addition to offering reminder of the other beautiful relationships we have. A cancelled visit with a friend could motivate an entirely different activity, leading you to meet the love of your life.
Photography has helped a great deal in broadening my own perspective to see this inherent truth. From one angle, the filtered early-morning sunlight dances through the mist, creating stunning visual effects. From a different angle, the mist becomes invisible and all we see is gentle sunlight.

Fern Forest

Deep in the forest of Penn's Woods, the air is damp and earthy. The ground is soft. Ferns enrich these forests with their vibrant, lush beauty. Bald Eagle State Forest, PA.

Foggy Forest

Chiricahua Sunset

Nearing the last 1/3 of a 10 mile hike, I came upon a sign for "Inspiration Rock." Despite my knees' excruciating pain and with sunset quickly advancing, I suspected that something named "inspiration" on one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever traversed had to be worth a looksy. This was the best decision I've made in ages. Enjoying a nearly 360 degree view littered with hoodoos and other brilliant rock structures, completely alone in the Chiricahua wilderness was worth any bonus knee pain. This little-known national monument is a must-visit, not just for landscape lovers, but also a vast array of unique bird and reptile life.
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The Story of a Stag

What a life this majestic stag must have lead, meandering through this rugged landscape of the Sonoran Desert! What did him in? Perhaps drought, or even a lucky mountain lion? We will never know! This skull was definitely not photographed exactly as encountered, but left right where it was found and belongs, continuing it's return to the earth. Catalina Mountains, AZ.
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Big Sur

When cruising the Pacific Coastal Hwy, one can hardly help but periodically gasp in awe at the marvelous sights.
South of Big Sur, CA.
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Moonrise Kingdom

The moon rose in the distant horizon just before sunset, gracing me with the best of both worlds. Like so many of life's magical moments, the experience was short-lived! Chiricahua Mountains, AZ.

Wings at Willcox

Hundreds of american wigeon and their companions float across the water just as dawn greets the grasslands. Willcox, AZ.

Outer Mongolia

Primarily considered a rock-climbing area, the boulder piles of Outer Mongolia were scenically incredible! Following hours of climbing on these rock faces, partial cloudiness and interesting light further enhanced the fabulous photo-ops! Joshua Tree National Park, CA.
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Reclaimed Earth

All of our fancy inventions, our streets, our buildings, pale to the forces of Mother Nature. We can bulldoze the earth and cut down trees, but all will eventually return to the earth. Dos Brazos, Costa RIca.

The Old Corral

The rapidly-vanishing sunlight illuminates the memory of an old corral. Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ.

Sunset at Organ Pipe

A delightful sunset glowing upon the mountains of Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ.

Sonoran Snow

Every few years, the valleys surrounding Tucson will receive a gentle dusting of snow. Once in a blue moon, however, snow will actually accumulate, turning this normally hot/dry desert into a winter wonderland. I was extremely fortunate to witness this aberration within 2 months of living here. This photo even managed to capture a few falling snowflakes. Saguaro National Park West.
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The Grey

When a frozen river is confronted by an unprecedented 65-degree day, what's the result? Lots of fog! This shot features a railroad bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River, and was shot from the island between Northumberland and Sunbury, PA, USA.
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