Soda…I gave it up
Exactly one year ago today, I gave up soda. I don’t smoke, drink (alcoholic beverages), or do drugs, but I had a serious soda habit. Near the end I was drinking a 32 or 44 ounce fountain drink at lunch, a 20 ounce drink at dinner and a couple 12 ounce cans in the evening. [...]
Desert View at Twilight ~ Grand Canyon
The sun has set on another day at Grand Canyon National Park, but a bit of light remains. It is twilight and the watchtower at Desert View soaks up the remaining light as the night sky approaches. In the distance at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River reflects the blue sky above.
This [...]
Featured Picture at FrameDestination.com
The Frame Destination (FrameDestination.com) is featuring one of my photos created during my time as Artist-in-Residence at Grand Canyon National Park. This image was captured after backpacking to the bottom of the canyon. It represents the confluence of Bright Angel Creek and the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. If you look closely you can see [...]
Grand Canyon Presentations ~ A recap and thanks
Those of you that know me, you know that I like to talk. I like to talk about photography with other photographers whether they are beginners or a seasoned pro. I also enjoy speaking to groups, and although I’m not exactly great at it (I get very nervous in-front of a crowd), I appreciate the [...]
It has been too long…
…since my last entry here on Across the Southwest, and for that, I’m sorry.
What can I say? There are no excuses other than I’ve been busy developing the images I created last month while I was at the Grand Canyon. I’ve been waiting on a new laptop to arrive after the first one arrived damaged [...]
I’m back from the Grand Canyon
I’ve actually been back since late Saturday night. It will take me a few days to get settled in, but once I do, I will start to post new images.
I appreicate the overwhelming response I have received from friends, family and all my new friends that I met at Grand Canyon. I look forward to [...]
Guy on the Edge at Grand Canyon
I was shooting from Yavapai Point a couple of nights ago when this guy climbs over the railing and steps down onto an incredibly tiny outcropping of rock. Crazy! His name is Vofka and he is from the Ukraine. Really great guy and has tons of confidence. He is also incredibly patient. I asked to [...]
Happy Birthday, Dad
Dad, here is a sunrise shot from Mather Point here at the Grand Canyon. It was captured this morning in your honor. I hope you enjoy. Happy Birthday!
Now I know that what parents really want are pictures of their kids. So Dad, here are a few of me here at Grand Canyon National Park.
The first [...]
Feathered Spirits, Ravens of the Southwest
My constant companion, the Common Raven (Corvus corax) is a common sight in the southwest U.S.A. Typically seen in pairs, often playful and displaying amazingly spirited acrobatic feats, they are a joy to watch.
I happen to believe that they are curious about photographers as I have had several up close and personal encounters with ravens [...]
Sunset from Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park
One of my favorite spots on the rim of the Grand Canyon is Desert View. Located on the South Rim at the east end of the park, Desert View offers vistas to the north looking up the Colorado River and also to the west, looking back towards Grand Canyon Village. There are excellent opportunities for [...]
A Winter Scene, Grand Canyon National Park
This past Saturday I awoke to discover that winter has not quite given up on the desert southwest just yet. We had a couple inches of snow fall in the canyon early in the morning, but by mid-day, most of it was gone.
I’d like to thank one of my sponsors, Vortex Media, their Storm Jacket [...]
Lipan Point, Bright Angel Trail, Mohave Point
Sunrise to sunset, one end to another, and a hike into the canyon. That was my day today. I began my day by getting up a little before 5:30 to drive out to the east end of the park near Desert View for sunrise. All went well, There were a few nice wispy clouds and [...]
Light on the Temples, Grand Canyon National Park
Two nights ago I was photographing sunset from a spot on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon between Yavapai Observation Station and Mather Point when the sun broke through the clouds and illuminated Zoroaster and Brahma Temples. The light lasted just a few seconds and I literally got off one shot before it was [...]
Yaki Point Sunrise, Grand Canyon National Park
Sunrise from Yaki Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In this image we are looking down onto the popular South Kaibab Trail and Cedar Ridge.
This was one of my first images captured using the Live View feature of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I used Live View primarily to check [...]
Sunrise from Mather Point, Sunset from Yaki Point
Today was my first full day at the Grand Canyon. I shot sunrise from a location just west of Mather Point on a ledge that protrudes into the canyon. Sunrise at the Grand Canyon is an event that I believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience at least once in their life. It’s a [...]
Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence, Day 1
It has begun. I arrived on today at around 2:45 in the afternoon after driving for 9-hours from Taos. It was warm and windy with a solid overcast layer. Not very exciting conditions for photography. After a quick introduction to some of the park staff I was shown to my living facilities for the next [...]
It’s for the kids: Donate your old cameras
Next month when I’m at the Grand Canyon, I will spend a portion of my time working with kids from the local school. I have volunteered to lead them on a nature walk that will have a photography theme to it. I’m hoping to work with 10 to 20 kids at a time and I [...]
Grand Canyon Presentation Dates
The National Park Service and I have set the dates and location for my public presentations on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Both presentations will be held at the Verkamp’s Visitor Center in the Grand Canyon Village. The presentations will take place on Saturday, March 7th and Saturday March 14th, with both [...]
Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW Giveaway
I am excited to announce that one of my sponsors, Lowepro, is giving away a SlingShot 200 AW bag to one lucky participant at each of my Artist-in-Residence presentations at Grand Canyon National Park this upcoming March.
Artist-in-Residence ~ Grand Canyon National Park
I have some very exciting news to share. I have been selected to be an Artist-in-Residence on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park!
Only three artists per season have the privilege and honor of being the Artist-in-Residence on the South Rim, and this is only the second year for the program. The North Rim [...]
