The undersides of the clouds were just beginning to ignite. Fiery oranges, reds, and pinks brightened above Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. It looked like its own natural wonder that would anyone appreciate, had they opted to go outside that evening. So I wondered, what the hell am I doing in a parking lot getting ready to go inside of a sticky, humid gym when I could have gone for a hike for my exercise?… Keep reading...
Working in the tourism industry in a place as idyllic as Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, I often hear someone say, “It’s time to go back to the real world.” At first, it was simply an easy comment to dismiss as someone who would prefer to stay in vast stretches of mountain wilderness versus returning to a stressful job and city life.… Keep reading...
Having gotten much more into birds in the last couple of years, I wanted to push myself to get some more compelling bird photos. Fortunately, I was able to make a noticeable improvement from the photos I acquired the previous year, as well as even earlier in this year. Naturally, I also kept my eye toward every other aspect of natural beauty in the area, providing me with plenty of scenic delights and gorgeous wildlife encounters.… Keep reading...
Growing up in New Orleans is a dream come true for a birder. Hundreds of species of birds are waiting to be added to a life list within the city, or even just a short drive out to the swamps and marshes surrounding the busy urban environment.… Keep reading...
I often come back to the Flat Creek Overlook on the National Elk Refuge. It makes for an ideal location for a number of different types of photos. These can range from winter waterfowl shots, to birds in flight, or even, as is the case here, landscapes.
On this particular morning, I was preparing to pick someone up shortly after sunrise for a guided trip nearby.… Keep reading...
The Harlequin Duck is one of the most impressive waterfowl in the world. In addition to being downright beautiful, it spends its entire life on literal bone-breaking waters. Summering on rapids and fast-moving water around the northern part of North America, it then winters along high-latitude coasts of the northern hemisphere, continually getting battered by ferocious waves.… Keep reading...