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Category: Photography
Somewhere Over The Yosemite Falls Moon Bow
What an experience, the waxing near full moon was illuminating the valley, creating long shadows in the meadow. The Merced River was rising and actually started to come over the sidewalk where I was standing. Ultimately, I felt like I was able to create an image that only my imagination could conceive.
Recipe: Add Water and Flower – Ingredients for Spring in Yosemite
As temperatures and sunshine are increasing, so are the plants, animals and waterfalls. Longer days in the valley have given a breath of life to the once frozen meadows. Colors have infiltrated the blank canvas. The rivers and creeks rage with power. Birds dance from branch to branch for snacks that the recent blooms provide.…
Winter Returns To California – Yosemite Winter Collection
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Best Winter Hiking In And Around Yosemite National Park
Get outside! When temperatures drop below freezing we like to stay inside and get nice and comfortable. Cooking and Netflix seem to occupy our time. The days are shorter and motivation is lacking. Well, let me tell you now it is the best time to hike, especially in Yosemite. There are no insects or snakes,…
Down in the Valley – Merced River
In the middle is where I hope to stay to enjoy both sides of the valley and to learn from both.
30 Days of an Epic Yosemite National Park Winter
Winter here is peaceful and quiet. When I take photos or seek out new locations I stand and listen, I hear nothing. I focus on the environment and take in every leaf, blade of grass and evergreen needles. The snow and ice are packed firm and each step is a loud crunch. I stop, I…
Thankful and Grateful – The Maui Years
As a new chapter of my life begins it is time to reflect on what the last decade has meant to me. I moved to Maui as a 29 year old man that didn’t always make good choices. I had been working seasonal jobs in Alaska and Wyoming the previous years and didn’t really have…
Under the Hala Tree
After a couple year hiatus, Kipahulu district of Haleakalā National Park, reopened earlier this year using the Recreation.gov reservation system. In the past, it was a first come first serve campground which, if full would damper your plans after the 3 hour drive. Recreation.gov reservations always seem to be unavailable even when you are on…
Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse – Mahina from Maui
On the early morning of November 8th, 2022 there was a total lunar eclipse of the full moon known as the “Blood Moon.” When the moon passes through Earth’s shadow it creates a warm color on the moon’s surface. The clouds were blowing through but the sky was clear just long enough for me to…
Surviving Haleakalā National Park – A 4 Day Journey Across the Crater
During my time on Maui, I have been to Haleakalā maybe 50 times in 10 years, this includes Hosmer’s Grove, Kipahulu District, various cabins inside the crater and the occasional day trip.
Looping North Cascades National Park – Gravel Road Panic Attacks
Last time we talked Jamie and I were in the heart of North Cascades National Park on the east side of Cascade Peak in the Stehekin River Valley. The time arrived and we had to depart this marvel of nature’s achievement, our next destination was only about 40 miles away, if you hiked. We would…