Capitol Reef National Park Aerial
I love exploring the Southwest from a plane. The colors and patterns offer a way different view than from on land. It took me a while to realize exactly where Continue Reading →
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Emerging From The Winds
Patagonia sure doesn’t mess around with the wind. The clouds over the mountains were in constant motion give different glimpses of their peaks minute by minute.
Andean Condor Soaring
We are fresh back from a trip to Patagonia that has been on my mind for decades. Back then I wasn’t as into birding as I am these days, but Continue Reading →
Fall Foliage In The Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
I’m just back from two days attempting to climb Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 United States. It’s an odd distinction, for sure, but it’s also a Continue Reading →
Small Start Amongst Giants
A small fern nestles against the base of a towering tree.
Into The Sequoia Forest
It’s hard to find a Giant Sequoia without some kind of burn scar. Something we think of as a negative is just a way of life for a tree that Continue Reading →
The Most Beautiful Of Days in White Sands National Park
It’s that time of year/season/computer getting full when I go through an clean out folders. You might see more of this past year’s trips for the next couple of weeks. Continue Reading →
Same Arch, Different Angle
Same as yesterday’s Gateway Arch photo, but from a few minutes later and lower.
Gloom And The Gateway Arch
This is part of what I love about photography: bending reality. This day at the Gateway Arch National Park in the Spring was actually a nice day. But a set Continue Reading →
Kearsarge Lakes Before The Kearsarge Pinnacles
The nest time I camp at this little set of lakes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I’m picking a location close to this spot. Just a little bit of outflow Continue Reading →
Giant Cone, Little Cone; Which Is From A Sequoia?
Next to a fallen sugar pine tree in Sequoia National Park is this huge sugar pine cone. In the foreground is the cone for the park’s namesake, the Sequoia.
The Bright Dead Tree In The Forest
Weathering has taken a toll on this tree. High up the Sierra Nevada mounts, by a hidden lake called Pinto.
Looking For A Path
I think we went off to the right side and then back again to the left? Wayfinding in the High Sierra can be a challenge but often there are cairns, Continue Reading →
Kearsarge Pinnacles Tower Over The Lakes
Admittedly, these lakes would just be some other cute alpine lakes without the tower Kearsarge Pinnacles looming behind them.
That Alpine Lake Strangely Shaped As A Hexagon
The title says most of what I want to say. Big Pothole Lake in the Inyo National Forest, Muir Wilderness in California. The satellite image has it more round than Continue Reading →
Kearsarge Lakes And Pinnacles
I’ve found a favorite place in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. There will probably be more as this is only my third serious hike into the backcountry of the range adn Continue Reading →
Sawtooth Peak From The Edge Of Columbine Lake
I’ll admit that sometimes it’s way easier to get the photo you want from a phone when you have a 35lb pack and are balanced over a stream. This photos Continue Reading →
Morning Frost At Little Five Lakes
Even when the temps in California’s valleys reach 90°+, high up the Sierra overnight temps get below freezing. I’m still adjusting to California’s mountains but have been really happy with Continue Reading →
Evening Cloud Show Timelapse
By the third night of our four day hike through Sequoia National Park we ended up just shy of Columbine Lake. Opting to stay 500′ lower and thus, amongst some Continue Reading →
Morning Glass
After a bit of wind the night before that sent me to bed a little early to escape the cold bite, the next morning at Little Five Lakes in Sequoia Continue Reading →
High Sierra Black And White
More from Sequoia National Park last week.
Sawtooth Sunrise
Taken during a glorious 28 mile, four day hike through Sequoia National Park’s backcountry this month. Sawtooth juts up 12,343 feet above sea level.
Capturing Moments: My Role In Mission: Impossible
In a first for me, I’m happy to announce footage I filmed made its way into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. This is definitely a high point in my Continue Reading →
Sand Wave
It’s not an actual sand wave, but it is a sand dune growing off the hardpacked earth in the foreground.
Land Waves
More from White Sands National Park, which won’t likely be a National Park if the Administration’s budget request goes through. 38% cut in federal funding for the Park Service and Continue Reading →
A Closer Look At Those Low Spots
As mentioned yesterday, the hard-pan between the dunes in White Sands National Park is like a crust. Chalky and crunchy under foot.
In Between The Dunes
Because of the relatively high water table in White Sands National Park, there are many areas of a hardened sand between the taller dunes. This is where the grasses grow Continue Reading →
The Other Room In That Cabin
The log cabin I featured yesterday wasn’t that big. Just two rooms, but they both had windows!
Peeking Inside A Cabin
A cabin dating back more than 100 years sits along peaceful trails at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. It was locked tight, but the view in the window Continue Reading →
Now Is A Great Time To Look At Birds
My life list on eBird says that I’ve seen this bird before. Evidently on August 5th, 2018 in the Sepulveda Basin in Los Angeles. I love technology. Yesterday I spotted Continue Reading →