One of my favorite photo ops is any cross-country ski trail. People who follow me probably grow a little tired of my pictures of two rutted tracks in the snow that trail off into a wintry white wonderland. I never tire of taking and sharing these pictures. This last winter I saw a little pine […]
Forlorn windmill along a lonesome stretch of Texas highway This photo is not the prettiest shot you will see on this website by far. This comes from the desolate stretch of highway between Fort Stockton, Texas and Big Bend National Park. There is nary a town or place to stop along this lonesome stretch of […]
Canadian beaver pond This is a familiar site across northern United States and Canada. A species once trapped to near extinction is now thriving and making beautiful ponds like the one above thanks to their crafty dam work. This particular body of water is located in Ontario, Canada near North Bay, Ontario, which is about […]
Bako National Park boats Bako National Park boats moor at low tide off the coast of this stunning national park in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Boats are the only way to get to this incredible place. Bako is on a penninsula on the island, but there is no way […]
Lone boat in the Straits of Johor The Straits of Johor separate Singapore from Malaysia. There are also several small islands that can be found in this thin stretch of ocean. I took a ferry from Singapore to visit Pulau Ubin. In only fifteen or so minutes we were across the straits to the beautiful […]
Spider monkey silhouette in the rainforest Everyone knows the key to nature pictures and photography in general is do not shoot into the sun and take as many pictures as possible in the hopes that at least one is fantastic. This photograph of a spider monkey in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica perfectly illustrates […]
Smoky Mountain views can be scarce Smoky Mountain views can be fleeting, especially when hiking the Appalachian Trail or any of the numerous backcountry trails. With a mountain range covered by trees, it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot while on the trail to peak through the trees. Combine the fact that many […]
Backpacking camaraderie in the Great Smoky Mountains One thing I love about hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains is the backpacking camaraderie that exists in the shelters. Every time I have stayed in a shelter along the Appalachian Trail (AT) I have met some of the coolest people. My latest trip over the 4th of […]
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area sunset A Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area sunset near Morris, Illinois is a great spot to view this daily phenomenon. With unobstructed views for miles with nothing but tallgrass prairie and a few trees, one can see for miles. It helps to have a sunset framed over a […]
While canoeing the Hillsborough River near Tampa, Florida, we looked up in the trees to see a group of vultures huddling up on this unusual cold day in the 40s. It was a beautiful contrast with the brilliant blue sky in the background with a dead tree, Spanish moss and the carnivorous vultures waiting for […]
