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 [...]
Sign atop Mokee Dugway ~ Then and Now.
What a difference two years makes.
I’ve driven Mokee Dugway on Highway 261 countless times and I remember always seeing a few stickers on the sign at the top of the switcbacks, but I wasn’t prepared for what i found this past May on my drive to the top. As you can see in the above [...]
Agave ~ Grand Canyon National Park
This was one of my last images from my recent trip to Grand Canyon National Park. I came across this agave while hiking back up to the rim from my morning shoot.
Details: Canon 5D, 24-70mm f/2.8L at 48mm.
Grand Canyon Rainbow
It has been 8-years since my last visit to the Grand Canyon and on my first day there Mother Nature treated us to a wonderful rainbow. Unfortunately the storm was a sign of things to come. During our 5-days, 4-nights (camping) we experienced everything from sunshine to snow, with more bad weather than good. The [...]
Today’s Image ~ Patience of a Saint
I had to dig into my archives for this one, all the way back to my days of shooting Fuji Velvia slide film. I’ve shot countless photos in the Taos area over the years, but this is still one of my favorites.
For my first two years living hear I rented a small place in Ranchos [...]
Today’s Image ~ Tulip Sunburst
I know it’s spring in Taos when my tulips blossom. And to think that just 1-week ago we had fresh snow on the ground.
Photographed with the Canon G9, raw, macro mode, and manual focus.
Today’s Image ~ Storm on Pueblo Peak
It might be spring according to the calendar, but yesterday in Taos it was still winter. We awoke to a few inches of fresh snow on the ground and a very impressive storm assaulting Pueblo Peak. I’d like to say that this image took a lot of effort requiring miles of hiking in blizzard conditions, [...]
Today’s Image ~ On the road again…
…actually we’re back home again after our second trip to Texas in two weeks. This time we made a trip down to Big Bend National Park to start my project on Santa Elena Canyon that is funded through the Luminous Landscape Endowment.
The weather was excellent with highs in the low 80s, the wind was calm, [...]
Today’s Image ~ The View
The View
Canon 5D, 24-70/2.8L, Singh-Ray graduated ND filter
I’m often asked why I moved to New Mexico, and more specifically Taos. My answer is the same every time, the view.
Today’s Image ~ On the Pueblo
Canon 5D, 70-200mm f/4L IS
I spent some time last weekend exploring Taos Pueblo for the first time. The pueblo is an amazing place and I can’t wait to revisit again later in the year.
Today’s Image ~ Taos Door & Adobe Wall
Canon Powershot G9, 120mm equivalent, hand-held
I walked around the streets of Taos today playing with my Canon G9 looking for ’southwest lifestyle’ scenes. I discovered many great subjects but this door and and wall caught my eye. I love adobe for its warmth and texture, but most of all for its character.
Today’s Image ~ A Winter Sunset on Taos Mountain
Canon 5D, 17-40 f/4L, Singh-Ray graduated ND filter
Today’s image is was actually created yesterday at sunset. We’ve had a good winter here in Taos with a recent storm dumping a lot of snow on the mountains and in town. The clouds have finally begun to lift and yesterday we finally had
Today’s Image ~ Raven Pair
Canon 5D, 70-200mm f/4L IS
The Common Raven (Corvus corax). They might be common across the southwest but their level of intelligence is uncommon when compared to other birds of the region.
Today’s Image ~ St. Francis de Asis Church
Moonrise, St. Francis de Asis Church ~ Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
Canon G9, circular polarizer, hand-held
Today’s Image ~ Comb Ridge, Utah
Sunset on Comb Ridge
Canon 5D, 24-70 f/2.8L, Singh-Ray 2-stop ND Grad
Today’s Image ~ Chile Peppers
Chile Peppers! ~ A New Mexico tradition
Canon 5D, 24-70mm f/2.8L
It’s chile pepper drying time in New Mexico! In late summer and early fall the chilies are harvested and hung to dry so we can have chile year round. What does this have to do with photography? It means we have a very unique type of [...]
Today’s Image ~ Mitten’s Shadow
Mitten’s Shadow ~ Monument Valley, Arizona
Canon 5D, 24-70mm f/2.8L, Singh-Ray 2-stop ND Grad
Twice a year the West Mitten’s shadow is cast onto the East Mitten at sunset in Monument Valley. I was lucky enough to witness it many years ago before I got into photography and I’ve always wanted to get back.
Today’s Image ~ Thunder Over the Rift
Thunder Over the Rift ~ Rio Grande River Gorge near Taos, NM
Canon 5D, 70-200mm f/4L IS
