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.
Winter’s Gateway
A soft snowfall, two quiet trees, and a final frame that almost didn’t happen. Winter’s Gateway captures the fleeting beauty of winter in San Diego’s Mount Laguna and the quiet reward of going just a little further.
~Aeolian Dunes No. 16 - Swept and Sheltered~
A new addition to my Aeolian Dunes series—this image captures a moment of contrast in Death Valley, where blowing sand and stillness meet under bold desert light.
Aeolian Dunes No. 15 - Layers of Light and Form
Captured during a solo trip to Death Valley’s remote Ibex Dunes, this black and white photograph highlights the contrast between light and shadow across layered sand formations. With wind sweeping through the desert and soft evening light shaping the landscape, the image captures a bold, dramatic moment shaped by wind, light, and shifting terrain.
Snow Day in San Diego
A heavy winter storm brought fresh snow to Mount Laguna, offering conditions most people would avoid—but for me, it provided a perfect day of clarity and creativity, embodied in this solitary Jeffrey Pine.
Telling a Story in Three Frames: The Beauty of a Black Oak
Photography isn’t just about perfect conditions. In this blog post, I share how I embraced a snowstorm in Yosemite to capture a Black Oak tree in three unique ways: a wide environmental shot, a midrange perspective, and an intimate portrait. Explore the art of storytelling through photography.