My Thoughts, Ramblings and Ideas
Welcome to the journal — not quite a blog, not quite a notebook. Just a quiet space where I can put words to the images I create and share stories from the road. Sometimes it's a reflection, sometimes a glimpse behind the scenes, and sometimes it's just the thoughts that surface after a long hike, a quiet camp, or time spent off the beaten path.
Think of it as a place to wander — through landscapes, ideas, and whatever else the journey stirs up.
The Power of Perspective
Photography is shaped by perspective. In Hokkaido, one tree and six frames showed how small compositional choices can completely change the story we tell.
What 800 Miles on the GDMBR Taught Me About Failure
I set out to ride the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. I didn’t finish, but I didn’t fail. Here’s what 800 miles taught me about adventure, resilience, and redefining success.
~Hokkaido: Act XV - Rooted in Quiet~
A quiet image from Hokkaido, and a reflection on how photography changed the way I see. This post explores the subtle power of minimal scenes, the emotion found in light and form, and the unexpected strength in something small.
Layers of Dust, Light and Earth
On a five-day backcountry motorcycle trip through Death Valley, a dust storm near Badwater Basin transformed harsh midday light into something unexpectedly beautiful. A reminder that sometimes, the art is waiting right on the side of the road.
Hiking Half Dome and the Diving Board: A Yosemite Backpacking Story
A spontaneous 4-day backpacking trip through Yosemite leads to a climb up Half Dome, a rugged push to the Diving Board, and the kind of quiet moments that stay with you long after the trail ends.