What inspires you? This is what inspires me…
What inspires you? This is what inspires me…
More and more, I am fascinated and amazed with how the natural environment organizes around and recovers from geological processes, disruptions like fires and weather events, and the impact of human activities. I challenge anyone who does not stand in awe of the Earth’s mighty rivers, majestic mountains, rugged coastlines, and vast canyons. Additionally, these incredible landscapes are the habitats of millions of species of flora and fauna. Every time I venture out into nature, I learn something new. I believe Albert Einstein said it best, “Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.”
The Siamese Twins rock formation in Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO, with a snow capped Pikes Peak in the background.
A fly-fisherman getting a final cast in on Terryall Reservoir, CO.
This is in the Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon formed by flash flooding through the Navajo Sandstone of Arizona.
The Lime Kiln Lighthouse in Lime Kiln Point State Park on the western side of San Juan Island, WA.
The moon setting over South Gateway Rock in Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO.
A composite of Mt Rushmore and an American Buffalo (“Grazing”) photographed in South Dakota.
The setting moon seen through the Kissing Camels rock formation in Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO.
A fishing boat heading out of Chatham, Cape Cod, in the early morning.
The Colorado River near Page, AZ, in the late afternoon.
A view at sunrise toward South Beach and the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from near the Chatham Lighthouse, Cape Cod, MA.
Top of Cathedral Rock with setting moon in the Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO.
A view of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve up against the Sangre De Christo Maintain range.
View of Pikes Peak from Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO - can you see Honest Abe?
Bridge Mountain from western entrance to Zion National Park.
This image was photographed from a rest stop along I-70 looking east to Copper Mountain Ski Resort as a storm is building.
This rock formation in Arches National Park, UT, is called the Organ given that from several angles it looks like a large pipe organ.
View of Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, through portal in Siamese Twins rock formation at Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO.
Wildlife photography is one of the most challenging and rewarding forms of photography. Being patient, stealthy, and observant enough to make a good image of wildlife that is usually weary and erratic in behavior is notable. I am in awe of the incredible images produced by Michelle Valberg, Roman Kurywczak, David Yarrow, and many others. My observation though is that many believe they must travel to far away exotic locations to see interesting wildlife. However, I am amazed at the diversity of wildlife that can simply be found in city and county parks, which so many miss because they are on their phone and fail to look up or left and right. Big or small, there is so much incredible wildlife to view and enjoy, and worthy of our protection and conservation. Take a trip to your local park and see what you can discover.
An American Buffalo just outside Badlands National Park, SD.
An American White Pelican at 9,000 ft on Terryall Reservoir, CO.
A Whimbrel walking in the surf at Pismo State Beach, CA.
Lakota is a wolfdog in care at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation facility in Guffey, CO.
A line of Bighorn Sheep on a mountain side in Zion National Park, UT.
A pelican perched on the coastal rock formations at Shell Beach, CA.
A Broad-tailed Hummingbird feeding on a Rocky Mountain Beeplant in Garden of the Gods Park, CO/.
An adult Red-tailed Hawk leaving the nest to begin hunting in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, CO.
Angry Beaver slapping tail in pond off HWY 67, Pike National Forest, CO.
Whimbrel with a Mole Crab on Pismo State Beach, CA.
Male Red-Tailed Hawk bringing a snake to three hungry chicks.
We love to watch programs and events where people test the limits of their physical and mental abilities. Whether it be organized sports or individual challenges, capturing the success or impacts of these feats has long been an interest of many photographers. I am not much different. I admire the drive, perseverance, and endurance demonstrated by these incredible athletes and performers (both human and not). I have just begun expanding my portfolio in this area and I expect it to grow extensively over the next few years.
Water skier practicing a 360 degree spin on Sloan Lake, Denver, CO.
Rock climber in Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO.
No 3 horse racing to the finish at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY.
Junior Cycling Championship race in Cherokee Park, Louisville, KY.
Surfer cutting a wave on Pismo State Beach in California.
Skateboarder performing tricks on the waterfront in Louisville, KY.
