Grand Geyser Angel
Our friend Connie noticed that the steam formed the shape of an angel above the rainbow.
God beams, Oxbow Bend
Moments like these last for mere seconds.
Blood Moon Rising
The eclipse was just beginning as the moon rose over this ridge.
Broken Dreams
Someone gave up on a dream cabin near Mono Lake, CA.
Driftwood with Coquille Lighthouse
Powerful winter waves pile huge pieces of driftwood on the beaches of Oregon.
Teton Sunrise
The first rays of the sun light up the higher peaks of the Tetons while the lower slopes remain shadowed, creating this contrast between brilliant color and muted hues.
Moon with Palms
Just before sunset, as we drove into our Tucson community, I noticed the full moon rising between these palms. I jumped out of the car and snapped this.
Eastern Sierra Sunrise with Full Moon
Taken near Bishop, from Butterfield Road.
Stetson
I had just bought this hat and thought it looked appropriate on the fencepost with the Tetons in the background.
Horseshoe Bend, Early Light
It's a little scary getting close to the edge of the cliff, but I made sure I was back far enough to be safe.
Surreal Landscape
Steam and calcium deposits from Mammoth Hot Springs overtake trees and rocks, causing pastel colors and unusual shapes to envelop a forest.
Mystery Canyon
These slot canyons are so unique that it's hard to take a really bad picture. The colors really come alive during processing.
Teardrop Arch with Rainbow
The hike to this arch was a little longer and steeper than my usual walks, but just as I came over a small rise the rainbow appeared as if to say, "I'm going to give you a special treat for your effort."
Mittens at First Light
Another one of those photogenic places where it's really easy to get a pretty shot.
Lightning Storm Over Mittens
About 2 AM an intense storm woke Ann. She woke me and we spent two hours trying to get a lightning shot. It was an amazing and memorable experience.
Mount Whitney as Seen Through Laser Arch
Laser Arch is just in front of the more popular Moibus Arch. It's smaller, and flatter, but if you squat down it makes a fine "window" scene,
Old Faithful with Full Moon
As I was shooting this in the dark, Ann was scanning the area with a flashlight for bison that might be coming too close to us for safety. The bison were roaming all around us.
Pinnacle at Last Light
I was hoping I'd see California Condors, which return from foraging along the Pacific to the Pinnacles to roost at night. Still, the rocks were lovely in the warm sunlight.
Snake River Overlook, Autumn
The famous viewpoint of Ansel Adams, 75 years later. The trees in the foreground were not there when Adams made his iconic image.
Schwabacher Landing, Blue Hour
Taken about 10 minutes before sunrise.
The View from Shane Cabin
This cabin was used in the popular western "Shane", and has fallen into disrepair since the 1950's.
Schwabacher Landing, Golden Hour
Taken about 3 minutes after the first rays of sunlight illuminated the peaks.
Sabino Canyon Snow
Tucson had a surprise snowstorm early New Year's morning, 2015. By 11 AM most of this snow was gone.
Sonoran Sunset
These colors appeared just moments after the sun dropped below the horizon. Can you spot the hawk?
Tulip Fields Under Mount Hood, Early Dawn
Not Photoshopped! I did, however, enhance the color to define the tulips.
Wind Generators, Altamont Pass
I always thought that these wind generators were a blight on the landscape, but this photo goes to show that in good light even industrial equipment can make an interesting scene.
Monument Valley Panorama
Taken from the popular "John Ford Point". This panorama was stitched from 10 shots to provide detail.
A Bolt From the Blue
This lightning bolt was very near to our cabin and produced a very loud thunderclap.
Badwater, Death Valley (lowest point in North America)
People love to walk out to this area and say they've stood at the lowest point in North America. On a clear day you can see the highest point in the 48 contiguous states from here (Mt. Whitney).
