A Unique Environment

A Unique Environment

I used to live in Florida, very close to the Everglades. Life has taken me elsewhere but I hope to return soon.

I was making an early morning trip into the northern part of the Everglades when I made this image. I’ve made countless images of its beauty and drama but I think this one most expresses its true nature and the interdependence of some of the natural forces that maintain this wonderful environment.

Russian River in Fog

Russian River in Fog

This image is one of my favorites. I think it has a Zen quality in that it came to be only when I thought I had stopped shooting for the day. I was driving up the California coast from San Francisco with my good friend, Dave, looking for photo opportunities. It was...
Postcards From the Mind

Postcards From the Mind

When someone begins to get serious about nature photography, generally the first thing they shoot is a sunset. After all, they’re pretty, available to everyone, and happen every day — and usually the final image is disappointing. They’ll then take it into Photoshop,...
New Lens New Perspective

New Lens New Perspective

In my life and career I’ve gone through the usual phases. Newbie, equipment junkie, minimalist, and everything in between. Since I stopped shooting commercial work and started working for myself, I’ve been doing mostly landscapes with a single lens, a 16-85. It’s a...
Volcano Road

Volcano Road

This image was taken on the island of Ponta Delgada, in the Azores. The location is a dirt road that runs around the rim of a dormant volcano. The interesting thing is that, on the right was a beautiful slope down to a picturesque village on the sea. On the left was a...