Gallery

Snowglobe

Less than ideal conditions can sometimes come together for the perfect shot. On this day, we experienced extreme wind and bright, bluebird skies above--not exactly the most comfortable or photogenic conditions. However, as we walked through a large clearing and approached the forest on the other side, a massive gust of wind created a surreal blizzard-like scene with the early morning sunlight illuminating it all. I love this photo for its dreamy winter wonderland feel.

Ansel Adams Dream

Part of the Eastern Sierra is protected as the Ansel Adams Wilderness. With a name like that, its spectacular scenery has a pretty high bar to live up to--and it does not disappoint. This shot, taken from a high ridge in the valley along some game trails seems to be straight out of some fantasy world. However, it's just the Eastern Sierra at sunset!

Slot Canyon Falls

This is certainly not a common sight--a waterfall deep in a slot canyon. At least not a common sight while being safe! The bowl-shaped pool and the overhanging slot canyon walls created such spectacular acoustics for the rushing water. The sound was enveloping, but not deafeningly loud--it just fully filled this space in such a way that I felt immersed in the water even while doing my best to stay out of the deepest parts of the pool.

Dallas Divide

In a state of iconic views, this is definitely up there. Fall in the rockies is a fleeting, but truly spectacular time full of dynamic weather, vibrant colors, and surreal views. All of the colors that could possibly exist here are present right along the Dallas Divide as the hills give way to the high peaks of the San Juans.

Wind River Range Reveal

Just a short hike from our equally stunning alpine camp, this pass had a reveal like no other. As we crested the saddle, the grandeur and majesty revealed itself in a truly epic manner.

East of the Sierra

Just before the sun crested over the horizon in the Eastern Sierra, I crawled out of my warm sleeping bag and ran up a hill to get a good look at the alpenglow on the dramatic peaks to the west. It was a cloudless morning, so the scene lacked drama and depth, but the foothills to the east lit up with glowing layers.

Fall into Winter

An early snowstorm came through Crested Butte just as the fall colors were peaking. After spending much of the morning socked into dense fog, we were treated to this grand reveal just as we approached the end of a hike. Up until this point, if we didn't know there were mountains above us, we would not have been able to tell--but then the clouds cleared and an unforgettable scene materialized in front of us.

Sunset in White Sands

White Sands National Park is a place beyond description. I can try--it is a surreal place of elemental simplicity, yet overwhelming intricacy and complexity. The white sand is a blank canvas that compliments the ever-changing light throughout the day. Stark whites to cool blues and warm purples and oranges--and everything in between. It is a place that must be experienced in person.

West Coast Dream #1

California's Big Sur offers some of the greatest and most dramatic rocky coastline in California. The views are iconic and rugged and the waves are forever crashing along the formations with a crashing rhythm. It's both mesmerizing and awesome in quite a literal way.