Journal
Behind the Photograph
Here are stories behind the making of these photographs along with some technical details of each image.
Eureka Dunes in Death Valley – Another Look
The Eureka Dunes in Death Valley are so impressive they deserve another look.
Habitat for Humanity Build – TX
Spent a week working with some great students in Beaumont, TX on a Habitat Build. They gave up their Spring Break to help others...
Zion Cottonwoods – In Winter
Many people come to Zion National Park in the Fall to see the Cottonwoods along the Virgin river in full color. In the winter...
Towers of the Virgin Clearing Storm – Zion NP
The Towers of the Virgin in Zion National Park are an impressive view. Even more so when there’s a clearing winter storm.
The Sailing Stones of Death Valley (and how they actually move)
The Sailing Stones of Death Valley have intrigued people for years. Only recently have they figured out how they move.
Eureka Sand Dunes – Death Valley
The Eureka Sand Dunes in Death Valley are huge. Some up to 750′ tall. Getting there however requires 43 miles of bone shaking dirt...
Zabriskie Point Star Trails (And how to make them)
Star trails record the movement of the stars over the course of several hours. Blending that with a recognizable foreground like Zabriskie Point takes...
Badwater Mud Flats – Death Valley National Park
The Badwater Basin in Death Valley has a number of features. The salt flats are probably the most visited but not far away lies...
Zabriskie Point Sunset – Death Valley National Park
The view from Zabriskie Point in Death Valley is pretty nice and synonymous with the park. Sunsets from here can be pretty amazing too!
Sunrise on the Sierra Nevada (And the Alabama Hills Too!)
Winter sunrise on the Sierra Nevada Mountains with the Alabama Hills in the foreground. It’s quite a contrast of colors and textures.
Mt. Williamson – Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
Mount Williamson is one of the prominent peaks of the the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. It was also the subject of one of Ansel...
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (Plus how to shoot into the sun)
The Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Southwest Arizona can look pretty sparse at first but with the right combination of elements a pretty dramatic...
