Nubble View

What I remember- After the previous years aborted shoot due to heavy fog. It was so thick you couldn't see the edge of the rock that's in this image. Not to be discouraged we were in place this year to capture some amazing light. It’s mornings like this that make all the effort worth it.

Stand out in a crowd

What I remember- there are amazing views everywhere in Colorado but as we were driving into the valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, I saw these yellow Aspen trees among the pines. I asked to be dropped off and that I would catch up with everyone in a bit. To this day this is one of my favorite images.

Rock Pile sunset

What I remember- One of my favorite places to shoot. I’ve been here multiple times and came away with OK shots. Researching my previous mediocre shots I made it a mission to find a simple but strong foreground to create depth and texture. Mission accomplished.

Ausable Fog

What I remember- we chased this fog from Connery Pond to the Ausable river. Such beautiful conditions that morning.

Majestic

Isle of Skye, Scotland

Baxter View

What I remember- we were not alone. We shared the mountain with a photo tour group. I located a quiet spot with views of the valley. With mixed clouds and sun it was just a matter of waiting for the light to do its thing.

Naked tree

What I remember-I was heavily influenced by a British landscape photographer, Thomas Heaton. He shared a video on YouTube of a tree he shot in Chile. As I was leaving, the texture, colors and contrast of the tree to the dark background caught my eye.

Magical

What I remember - under normal conditions there is very little water flowing in this stream unless you go after a nor’easter rolls through. The curve of the stream sets the composition and the misty fog adds to the ambiance. To this day one of my favorites from Harriman.

Hidden View

What I remember- local photographers were surprised when we rolled into this spot. Not a lot of angles to shoot but the few available are stunning.

Looking good in Blue

What I remember- it was in the 70’s in the valley on our way to the top. Not long after being there it started to snow. A family from Florida were all excited because it’s the first time they’ve seen snow. They also saw a bear. They were happier than a clam at high tide. By the way the views are outstanding.

Fin

Isle of Skye,Scotland

Ocean of Texture

What I remember- I think and still do think this is one of the hardest environments to shoot. Walking in the dark to the fields and begin climbing the dunes is an amazing experience but finding a shot can be challenging. I opted for a closeup of the textures and curves.

Fall Falls

What I remember- I was way overdressed and underestimated the length of the hike. Ended up at this waterfall a sweaty mess….but all worth it.

Finally....

What I remember - Heavy dense fog the entire morning made for a beautiful and magical hike back down the mountain. I always see these beautiful forest shots in the fog and in the past when I shoot them they're no very good. I finally got one I liked.

love this waterfall

What I remember- I’ve shot these falls every which way over the years. They’re so beautiful. Trying for something different I worked my way out into the water to get a sweeping head in view. It puts the falls in context with the environment.

Ribbed sand

What I remember- My camera wasn't even pointed in this direction. Here is a lesson I learned years ago..... always look behind you. Sometimes its better shot.

Dead trees

Adirondacks,NY

Layers and light and mountains

What I remember- a drive up a mountain on a road slightly larger than the width of a jeep to a remote and rarely photographed part of Death Valley. I was so nervous about driving down in the dark, I drove back down to a lower level and parked. This shot was taken on my way back to the top. I’m a sucker for layered mountains.

Into the woods

What I remember- I love hiking to waterfalls and hearing them as you approach. Then as the water rushing gets louder you see the waterfalls through the trees.

Golden Waters

What I remember- the colors reflecting into the water were so intense that it looks like liquid gold. Finding a simple composition was the challenge. I've always liked this image.

Triangle...bearclaw?

Ricketts Glenn State Park, Pa

Early On

What I remember- This is one of the first shots from my very first trip to the dunes in Death Valley. What caught my eye was the plant and the way the light wrapped around and back.