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.
Solo Motorcycle Camping in Anza-Borrego and Sandstone Canyon
A solo overnight ride through Anza-Borrego—no plan, just sand, silence, and a chance to explore the towering walls of Sandstone Canyon. One night, one bike, and a reminder of why these quick escapes matter.
The Quiet Between
Alone in the Ibex Dunes after 36 hours without seeing another soul, I wandered the winter desert without expectation—until a rising moon and two simple bushes quietly aligned to create something beautiful. This image is about stillness, subtlety, and the kind of silence that presses in like a presence.
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.
Last Looks in the Fading Light – A Yosemite Half Dome Perspective
After a steep descent from Yosemite Falls, I paused for one last look at Half Dome in the fading light. Framed by towering granite walls with a dusting of snow, this moment captured the essence of Yosemite’s beauty.
Remnants of the Rains
Sometimes the most compelling landscapes aren’t the vast vistas but the intricate details left behind by time and nature. During my solo winter trip to Death Valley, I discovered a hidden patch of fractured earth, shaped by water and erosion, revealing the quiet beauty of the desert’s ever-changing textures.