From a brief, unplanned emergency trip last year to Phoenix, Arizona, these black and white snapshots taken with my phone camera are full of the details and drama that I find so interesting when visiting this desert metropolis. Seeing the improbable elements of modern civilization […]
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Photography & Artistic Meaning in the Age of AI
My love of photography is driven by the desire to document moments I find interesting. The expressive side of my craft allows me to create images for ideas and feelings that are difficult to pin down with words. My artistic taste leans toward the surreal […]
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Encountering an Eternal Cycle | The Great Bear Rain Forest, British Columbia
Thoughts and photographs from aboard a tiny tugboat in the immense Great Bear Rain Forest of British Columbia; watching grizzly bears in the rain, passing beneath misty mountains, following wolf tracks across sandy beaches, and ruminating on the slow swimming of a spawned salmon towards infinity.
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Lessons in Vulnerability on the Stormy Oregon Coast | Personal Work
Vulnerability enhances courage and purpose, reflecting our fear and disconnection. The author’s coastal experiences evoke clarity, fostering appreciation for relationships and solitude amidst nature’s beauty and challenges.
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Wapusk National Park From Above | Travel Photography
Manitoba features diverse landscapes, from prairie farmland to the Hudson Plains ecozone in Wapusk National Park, vital for polar bears. The park, recognized for its archaeological significance and ecological importance, reflects the fragility of its ecosystems amid climate change’s impacts.
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Salmon Bay, British Columbia | Adventure Travel Photography
On a crisp autumn morning at Salmon Bay, British Columbia, I embarked on a guided walk through the lush Great Bear Rainforest. Our guide emphasized the importance of being present in nature. The serene landscape, evidence of wildlife, and the influence of salmon migration highlighted the ecosystem’s richness, offering a profound exploration experience.
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Isa Lake | Travel Photography
Isa Lake, in Yellowstone Park, sits atop the Continental Divide, with water draining to both the Pacific and Atlantic. Snowmelt sustains the colorful lake at 8262 feet.
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Hoh Rain Forest | Travel Photography
The Hoh Rain Forest, nestled between Mount Olympus and Washington’s west coast, captivates with its lush ecosystem and mossy trees. The Hall of Mosses trail offers a magical, accessible exploration of this unique environment.
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Yorke Island, British Columbia | Travel Photography
Travel off the beaten path sometimes means visiting places that can only be reached by other means. On a beautiful, wandering adventure through the Inside Passage along the eastern shore of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, one such experience was found on a tiny island […]
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Winter’s Fire | Nature Photography
Out on the Manitoba prairie winter can be harsh and inhospitable. Blowing snow, frozen lakes and relentless winds make it difficult sometimes to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. Sometimes catching a place at its most beautiful means looking for the unexpected moments. One quiet […]
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An Arctic Adventure with Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba
Churchill, Manitoba is a small town with a population of fewer than 1000 people located on the windswept western shore of Hudson Bay in Canada. The community shares the subarctic landscape with fascinating animals including beluga whales and polar bears. Ecotourism brings visitors from around […]
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Seymour Narrows & Ripple Rock | Travel Photography
On a warm May afternoon aboard a small ship I watched as deep, swirling currents formed whirlpools in the channel ahead. Little did I know, I was about to have an unforgettable Seymour Narrows travel experience. We had been fighting the tide for a while […]
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