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From Red Rock Canyons to Snow-Capped Peaks: My Latest Landscape Photography Adventures

If there’s one thing I’ve learned on my recent adventures, it’s that landscape photography isn’t just about capturing the scene—it’s about experiencing it. And let me tell you, I’ve had one heck of an experience lately, from the striking, red-rock wonderland of Canyonlands National Park to the crisp, frosty, snow-draped beauty of Copper Mountain in […]

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Exploring the Crater Lakes – James Peak Wilderness, Colorado

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In search of a physical challenge and to escape some of the record high temperatures in the Denver area, last weekend I set off for an early morning hike in the James Peak Wilderness. The mountain air was a cool and crisp 40 degrees when I arrived at the trailhead at 6 a.m. and a

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Chasing a Florida Keys Sunset

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Earlier this month I was able to get away for a family vacation in Key Largo, Florida. We had been to Key West several times but this was our first trip to the northern Keys and I was looking forward to capturing a sunset looking across the calm waters on the bay side of the

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New Images – Moab, Utah

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Every winter for many years I get together for a week of skiing with five long-time friends who are spread out in different parts of the country. This year, our trip was in Utah and I decided to drive out from Colorado and stop over in Moab to explore some of the amazing photography opportunities

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Hiking to King Lake – Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado

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Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, King Lake is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered by avid hikers, landscape photographers, and nature enthusiasts. At 11,340’ the lake lies just east of the Continental Divide in a deep cirque at the head of a spectacular alpine valley full of streams, ponds, and

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“Photographing Our National Parks: Making the Most of Your Visit”

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Our national parks are some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places on earth. They offer a chance to connect with nature, take in breathtaking views, and explore the hidden gems that make each park unique. In this post, we will explore some tips on getting the most out of your national park photography trip.

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A Rainy Adventure Photographing Elk Creek Falls in Staunton State Park, Colorado

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Hey there, fellow landscape photography and nature enthusiasts! Today, I want to take you on an exciting journey through Staunton State Park in Colorado, where I embarked on a long hike to capture the breathtaking beauty of Elk Creek Falls. Picture this: a cloudy and overcast morning with the threat of imminent rain, damp and

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New Images – Taos, New Mexico

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Last weekend I was able to get away for a quick ski weekend with an old friend in Taos, New Mexico. In addition to some excellent spring skiing I was able to chase some good light and capture a few great mountain and sunset landscapes that back up New Mexico’s title of “land of enchantment”.

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New Artwork from Native Lake Hike

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To cap off my photo hikes for 2020 I decided to explore an area I was less familiar with. In November I decided to hike to Native Lake in the Mt. Massive Wilderness near Leadville, Colorado. I got a really early start on a cold autumn morning hoping to catch some mountain photos of a

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Rugged Hike Up Buffalo Mountain

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Anyone traveling to Summit County, Colorado will have seen Buffalo Mountain – the rounded peak that towers over Silverthorne and I-70. I have spent considerable time hiking, photographing, and skiing throughout Summit County and have always wanted to venture to the summit of Buffalo Mountain and take in the panoramic views. On the spur of

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