These were some of the most beautiful and dramatic rock formations I’ve ever seen. The rocks and the sun make an amazing combination of color and intensity. Canon 5D Mark IV, EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM, f/8.0, 1/100, ISO 8000.

Again in the Beautiful slots of Peek-A-Boo Canyon. The lines take your eyes from the beginning to the end on the photograph. You can’t beat the colors or intensity of the scene. Canon 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm f/4L IS USM, 17.o mm, f/8.0, 1/100, ISO 4000.

Ray and I went on a Harley vacation in September 0f 2018. We went an adventure group to Peek-A-Boo Canyon. We traversed a slot canyon which has unusual version designs because of water and wind. Canon 5D Mark IV, EF16-35mm F/4L IS USM, 35mm, f/16.0, 1/200, ISO 1250.

This picture was taken while exploring a slot canyon in Peek-A-Boo Canyon. I just love the colors of the Southwest, the reds, in particular, are amazing. Canon 5D Mark IV, EF16-35mm f/4.0L, 35mm, f/16.0, 1/200, ISO 1250.

While traveling on a photographic vacation in September of 2018 we stopped by Bryce National Park. Even though there are a lot of photographs of Bryce the beauty remains phenomenal. Canon Mark 5D Mark IV, EF16-35 f/4.0L IS USM, f/16, 1/200, ISO 1250.

While on a photo-vacation up in Mariposa, Ray and I went into Yosemite; we were following along the Merced River when this view occurred. From a bridge in the valley looking toward Three Brothers and Birdalveil Falls a fog rolled in. Actually it was morning so it was probably beginning to leave. But wow, what an awesome view.

Canon 5D Mark II, 24-105mm, 35mm, f/16.0, 1/30, iso800

While traveling on a small ship up to Sawyer Glacier in Alaska, we saw many unusual sights. The color of the glaciers was unbelievable. But one of the most beautiful sight was this waterfall coming out of the trees on a sunny day with fog. Only in Alaska.

Canon 5d Mark II, 20-200mm, 27mm, f/9.0, 1/320, iso 200

While on a small ship excursion in Alaska, we travelled south from Juneau to see Sawyer Glacier. This photograph does not demonstrate the size of the glacier. It was huge, dirty, white and deep blue. When calving, most pieces would rock the boat, but when a large piece fell, it felt like the ship hit a large wave. Beautiful and majestic, this was an unforgettable trip.

Canon 5D Mark II

Rayleen, my wife, and I were staying up in Point Reyes Station. Point Reyes has always been one of our favorite places to go. So from our lodge, we cut through the back and headed out to Point Reyes National Seashore. These Pussy Willows (?) contrasted so vividly with the sky. The blue cloudless sky made the picture perfect. Such a beautiful golden hue.

Nikon D810, 20-120mm, 24mm, f/13.0, 1/200, iso 125,

Ray and I were taking the motorcycle trip of a lifetime. We were retired and decide to go from Huntington Beach to Atlanta to Savannah to Key West to New Orleans and finally home. This was a 6200 mile long trip. While going from Key West to Naples, we went through the Everglades. We went on a swamp boat and got tossed all over, but Ray got this awesome picture of the Everglades with the clouds reflecting off the water.

Sont A5000, 16-50mm, 28mm, f/11.0, 1/160, iso100

In the southeast of Iceland we came across all these broken up Glaciers floating out to sea. We were actually in Jökulsárlón where they do boat rides out to the glaciers. Funny thing is the glaciers look so small, yet they are huge! I should have included a person to give perspective.

Canon 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm, 35mm, f/13.0, 1/100, 1so100

While hiking in Yosemite along the Merced River, I happened upon this view of Half Dome. It was one I had not seen before. This is more or less what it looked liked when I saw it, but by the time I had taken the picture, the sky had blown away. So this was my first attempt at adding a digital sky. It turned out pretty well and is pretty close to my original view.

Such an iconic picture. You really can’t improve upon perfection. Inspiration Point is exactly as its name implies. This view should inspire you to: protect Yosemite, love nature, breath fresh air, hike, swim, well you get the idea. So why take the picture? I thought the V, most likely made from rockets or planes, made this a bit more inspirational. The V is for victory.

Nikon D810, 24-120, 85mm, f/16.0, 1/80, iso640

Hiking around the coastal Pacific can bring you to some incredible places. Exploring the trails along the Pacific coast near Carmel, we stumbled onto this vision. Not really planned for, but certainly but once seen it had to photograph. The action of the waves, the blueness of the water and the formation of the rocks makes this a special place.

Nikon D810, 24-120mm, 24mm, f/11.0, 1/500, iso160

Ray and I took an off-rode adventure on Kauai. We went all the back toward the Napoli Coast and around to a not so secret Hawaiian beach, off limits to most, which is why we’re way above it. What I really liked is the inclusion of the Hawaiian Temple, moving clouds and secret beach. Oh, yes and the fact that it is so green and lush.

Canon 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm, 20mm, f/13.0, 1/100, iso100

On a family trip to Utah we went through several national and state parks. Utah is an amazing land. Some of the more famous parks include: Bryce, Arches, and Zion. This was in Canyonland. This “Three Peaks Up” is kind of a Three Brothers picture, but Utah style. Again I’m all about color: green, red, blue and white.

Nikon D200, 20-200mm, 27mm, f/8.0, 1/250, iso100

This was a trip I went on with my mom, sister and brother-in-law. As it turns out, it was my last trip with my mom. So this picture is rather special. My mom and I always talked about going and seeing where John Wayne shot many of his movies. This is Monument Valley. It has its own beauty.

Nikon D810, 24-120, 120mm, f/13.0, 1/125, iso400

Fell onto this beautiful and intriguing picture at Tomales Bay. It was morning time and foggy….seemed surreal.

Canon EOS 5 24-70 2.8: 1/125 sec at f/11, 70mm, ISO100

While visiting the Lost Coast or Shelter Cove we happened upon a back beach. This beach was covered more with pebbles than sand. We were struck by the way the wave would hit the rock. We wanted to include as much of the beach as possible to form this image.

f/13.0, 1/160, ISO 100, Canon R5 24-70 @ 50mm

While walking the beach in Camria. The Sun was setting and the mood was romantic There was a glow in the sky and from the path it was b breathtaking. How could one pass up this picture.

Canon R5, 50mm f 1.8, f.8.0, 1/250, ISO 200

This picture was taken in the Plitvice National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Canon R5, 15-35mm 2.8, 35mm, 1/10sec at f/13, ISO 50

Just found the colors fascinating.

While walking in Balboa Park in San Diego came across this beautifully twisted Banyon type tree.

While in Yellowstone viewing different hot spring we came across this striking view.