LAND

DANCING SPIRIT

Page, AZ

I could spend hours capturing the beauty within the Antelope Canyons. In fact, I did spend a couple hours with my Navajo guide to find just the right light ... and I may have caught a dancing spirit. A half second shutter was all that I needed to get the effect of a ghostly apparition as the sand and dust fell in the sunlight piercing the canyon walls.

DANCING SPIRIT
DANCING SPIRIT
RESOLVE

Grand Canyon North Rim, AZ

I’ve always been amazed at the power and near determination of nature. The Grand Canyon is an amazing feat of such power. Yet, what really caught me was how life continues to thrive – and do so for so long. At the North Rim of the Grand Canyon perched atop the cliff was this aged tree without a trace of soil to be found and yet it found the will and determination to grow regardless of the situation.

RESOLVE
RESOLVE
MOUNT FUJI
MOUNT FUJI
MT. FUJI

Hakone, Japan

ART OF TIME
ART OF TIME
ART OF TIME

Page, AZ

We are truly the benefactors of the work time and erosion have upon the slot canyons in the Navajo Reservation known as The Antelope Canyon. The sun slowly changed the mood of this scene by enhancing the contrast of the contours within the sandstone. I was fortunate to see such a spectacle as these canyons are famous not only for their beauty but also the flash floods that take part in reshaping the rock formations over the generations.

GENESEE FALLS

Portageville, NY

Full fall colors at the legendary Genesee Falls in upstate New York.

GENESEE FALLS
GENESEE FALLS
BETTING ON THE PONY

Charles Town, VA

My interest in photography started many years ago as a child. I loved the ability to seize a moment in time, forever. I once borrowed my father's old Pentax SLR and bought a roll of monochrome film and shot anything I could find. I found the subjects’ true depth and definition in the old standard, black and white. Spending time at the horse races I thought I would reminisce on those ideas and capture the pure strength of an athlete.

BETTING ON THE PONY
BETTING ON THE PONY
ETERNAL HEART

Grand Canyon North Rim, AZ

I’ve always been amazed at the power and near determination of nature. The Grand Canyon is an amazing feat of such power. Yet, what really caught me was how life continues to thrive – and do so for so long. At the North Rim of the Grand Canyon perched atop the cliff was this aged tree without a trace of soil to be found and yet it found the will and determination to grow regardless of the situation.

ETERNAL HEART
ETERNAL HEART
HONOR ON THE COURSE

Leesburg, VA

I spent Memorial Day morning shooting the local golf courses at Lansdowne Resort. It took a while but I found some patriotic spirit on the 18th hole.

HONOR ON THE COURSE
HONOR ON THE COURSE
TIMELESS

Page, AZ

At high noon one has the chance to witness the spectacle of light pierce through the rock and illuminate the true colors throughout the area. It was at this time that I had the chance to take in all the vibrant colors on display as the light brought them to life.

TIMELESS
TIMELESS
BEAR'S DEN

Bluemont, VA

Hiking up the hill side of Bears Den proves rewarding when reaching the summit. The kids always love playing in the large cracks of the granite rocks. I love the view.

BEAR'S DEN
BEAR'S DEN
PARC SOLEIL

Orlando, FL

Florida is one of my favorite venues for photography. The weather can change at an instant and his night was no different. Storms were predicted within the hour and my chance to shoot this spot was dwindling. I could feel the air cool quickly as the wind picked up from behind. I looked around for the brewing storm and saw the sun just begin to set and paint the sky one last time for the day. Just in time before the sun gave way to the storm.

PARC SOLEIL
PARC SOLEIL
SUMMERS FLOWERS
SUMMERS FLOWERS
SUMMERS FLOWERS

Wheatland Spring Farm, Waterford, VA

SKYLIGHT

Page, AZ

Time seems to cease when wandering these caves and yet I cannot forget that it is time that has sculpted such beautiful formations. Known to frequently flood these caverns show the awesome effect water has with the ever changing power of erosion.

SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT
TRAIL UNDONE

Hamilton, VA

As an avid cyclist I often frequent the Washington & Old Dominion bike trail (W&OD). This spot is one of my favorite locations all along the 45-mile stretch. The tree canopy is reminiscent of an old church cathedral.

TRAIL UNDONE
TRAIL UNDONE
BLACK FOREST SERENITY
BLACK FOREST SERENITY
BLACK FOREST SERENITY

Black Forest, GERMANY

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE

Bavaria, GERMANY

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
ANCIENT JERESH
ANCIENT JERESH
ANCIENT JERASH

Jerash, JORDAN

SUNRISE OVER HORSESHOE

Page, AZ

This is one of my favorite spots to view the Colorado River. Another of nature’s demonstration of the powerful effect water has on the most formidable terrains. I spent many days and nights to witness the various scenes come about as the sunlight paints new colors throughout the day. No other time than first sun rise brought out the best colors across the landscape and I was more than happy to get up early to take it in.

SUNRISE OVER HORSESHOE
SUNRISE OVER HORSESHOE
THEATER JERASH

Jerash, JORDAN

HIDDEN PATH
HIDDEN PATH
HIDDEN PATH

Anaheim, CA

EVENING IN THE GARDEN
EVENING IN THE GARDEN
EVENING IN THE GARDEN

Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco, CA

Japanese gardens have always captured my attention. Their brilliance amazes as they calm the soul. The Japanese Tea Garden is just inside the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. It was an exceptional pleasure to escape the hurried lifestyle of the inner city within this garden of tranquility.

CARDO MAXIMUS

Jerash, JORDAN

CARDO MAXIMUS
CARDO MAXIMUS
AMMAN NIGHTS
AMMAN NIGHTS
AMMAN NIGHTS

Amman, JORDAN

ELEMENTS OF TIME

Page, AZ

Time is fleeting and yet one can only imagine the forces at play within the ever changing walls around me. I walk through the cavernous walls and wonder how many years have had to pass to form such a wondrous structure.

ELEMENTS OF TIME
ELEMENTS OF TIME
HERCULES TEMPLE
HERCULES TEMPLE
HERCULES TEMPLE

Amman, JORDAN

BLACK FOREST FALLS
BLACK FOREST FALLS
BLACK FOREST FALLS

Black Forest, GERMANY

TORII GATES

Kyoto, JAPAN

TORII GATES
TORII GATES
THE NARROWS

Zion Canyon, UT

It's easy to get lost in the natural beauty of Zion Canyon in southwestern Utah. There are miles of hiking trails to take in the scenery but my goal was up in the Narrows by the Temple of Sinawava that can only be reached by wading in waist deep creeks for what felt like miles. The rushing cool river requires my immediate attention so as not to lose my footing along the trek. It was not until this oasis amongst the chasm that I slowed long enough to capture the pure beauty nature has created over the milenia.

THE NARROWS
THE NARROWS
ENCHANTED

Page, AZ

Shortly before noon the sun casts it's rays just right and the caverns come alive as sand falls in the light.

ENCHANTED
ENCHANTED
PETRA NIGHTS

Petra, JORDAN

PETRA NIGHTS
PETRA NIGHTS
SOLACE

Page, AZ

The sound of sand trickling down the sandstone echoing against the walls sent a sense of calm and solace. Even with the intense heat I could still find peace in such a venue.

SOLACE
SOLACE
BLACK FOREST PATH

Black Forest, GERMANY

BLACK FOREST PATH
BLACK FOREST PATH
MATSUMOTO CASTLE

Nagano, JAPAN

MATSUMOTO CASTLE
MATSUMOTO CASTLE
CARDO MAXIMUS II

Jerash, JORDAN

CARDO MAXIMUS II
CARDO MAXIMUS II
THRIVE
Pahoa, HAWAII

It is usually quite easy to imagine the destruction brought on by volcanic eruptions. However, life can always find a way to thrive.

THRIVE
THRIVE
CARDO MAXIMUS

Jerash, JORDAN

CARDO MAXIMUS
CARDO MAXIMUS
TRANQUILITY

Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco, CA

Japanese gardens have always captured my attention. Their brilliance amazes as they calm the soul. The Japanese Tea Garden is just inside the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. It was an exceptional pleasure to escape the hurried lifestyle of the inner city within this garden of tranquility.

TRANQUILITY
TRANQUILITY
BRYCE AMPHITHEATER

Bryce Canyon, UT

Bryce Canyon, well known for crimson-colored hoodoos, is truly a spectacle to see. I was worried as I ventured up the mountain, there there was a vast wild fire miles up wind that cast a shadow as far as the eye could see. When I made it to the optimal venue the smoke helped to accent the sunset, almost as if the fire set to the sky as well.

BRYCE AMPHITHEATER
BRYCE AMPHITHEATER
JERASH MARKET

Jerash, JORDAN

JERASH MARKET
JERASH MARKET
CROW CASTLE

Nagano, JAPAN

CROW CASTLE
CROW CASTLE
DAYDREAM

Kona, HAWAII

I traversed the Big Island of Hawaii several times and found myself drawn into a deep forest packed with massive trees all peacefully swaying in the summer breeze. Getting through I had to push away grasses up to my shoulders but looking up I was again amazed at all the sights to behold.

DAYDREAM
DAYDREAM

Yoyogi

Harajuku, JAPAN