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Fall in Utah brings with it some amazing scenery and opportunities for landscape and nature photography. Numerous scenic drives and overlooks allow you to scan the hills for hours and always come away with something new. One popular area in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah provided me with just such […]
Utah has some amazing views. From the various hiking trails to the scenic drives, it’s hard to not find a view of the amazing landscapes that’s worth stopping for. I set out this morning to see what there was to find on a new to me trail in the Wasatch […]
——— Limited Edition ——— A New Day. It can mean a lot of things to each person. It’s a new start. A fresh start. A new beginning. I visited this area just about a year ago for the first time. It’s a strange area to say the least, but it […]
——— Limited Edition ——— Utah is known for its Winter landscapes. Full of snow covered mountains, ski slopes, and just being an Winter wonderland. It really is a Nature Photographer’s paradise when a fresh layer of snow covers the trees and the world just feels clean and new. I set […]
——— Limited Edition ——— Kanarraville Falls has become a fairly popular hike in Utah these days. There is a good reason for that. While there are arguments on both sides whether this is a good or bad thing, there is no argument of the fact that this is an extraordinarily […]
——— Limited Edition ——— Archangel Falls. There are a lot of other names that this particular cascade of water you encounter on the hike to The Subway in Zion National Park is known by, but that name is particularly striking and fitting to me. It’s the beginning the most scenic […]
An otherworldly desert landscape in the badlands of Southern Utah as the rolling desert hills lead to the rocky sandstone outcrops at sunset.
Early Fall colors in Northern Utah near Snowbasin Mountain Resort.
The badlands of Utah are a place people don’t often think about. They’re desolate. They’re lifeless. They’re colorless. They’re broken. Cracked and split over years of twisting and turning from the Earth’s forces create scars that are natural and surreal to see. Canyons open up and wonders unfold for you. […]
Straight out of a fairytale. That’s exactly how you feel walking quietly through the Redwood forests of Stout Grove in the Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park in Northern California.
The rocky shoreline of Silver Lake in Harriman State Park in Northeaster Idaho lights up with wildflowers in the early morning sunlight as the fog lifts off from the water on a warm Summer morning.
Visiting the Redwood forests was something I had always wanted to do. It did not disappoint. When you come across a view that can combine nature with something made by man that inspires you to look beyond yourself and out to what possibilities exist out there, you know you have […]
There are certain areas of the great State of Utah that I rarely visit. Who really knows why as the landscape photography opportunities are all around you in those areas. Maybe it has something to do with there being so many locations to photograph, especially during Fall colors in Utah. […]
Deep within the canyon walls of a Southern Utah slot canyon lies a couple fairly remote waterfalls. While these areas are becoming more and more popular, they still provide an experience of solitude and peace if you manage to time it right. Flowing water. A gentle rustling of the wind. […]
Wildflowers are great. Finding little wild shasta daisy wildflowers growing all along the banks of a favorite river is even better, especially when in comes to wildflower nature photography. The subtle details and bright colors just draw you in and brighten your day.
——— Limited Edition Print ——— Sunrise can be a fickle thing. This morning was partially so as it peaked through the clouds of the Columbia River Gorge. The wildflowers on Rowena Crest in Oregon are some of the most prolific I have ever seen and reason enough for someone to […]
Winter in Bryce Canyon National Park makes for some magnificent landscape and nature photography experiences. One such is the sun. Here the sun shines through a pine tree along the Navajo Loop trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in Winter as the glow reflects off from the canyon walls.
——— Limited Edition ——— Solitude and a spectacular panoramic Utah landscape view during a cold Winter morning sunrise near Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, one of Utah’s five National Parks.
——— Limited Edition ——— Olympic National Park in Washington provides some stunning scenery. Coastal sea stacks, crystal clear lakes, and the dense Hoh Rainforest. A small pathway winds through this area and allows you to lose yourself in nature and the peacefulness of everything. It’s hard to not want to […]
——— Limited Edition ——— The rolling green hills of the Palouse Region in Eastern Washington provide endless views from Steptoe Butte. Here, a loan grain storage center sits among the flowing green country hillside.
——— Limited Edition ——— The Wasatch Mountains that surround Salt Lake City, Utah are a landscape photographers playground. Endless vistas, flowing rivers, colorful sunsets…and hills full of wildflowers. In my short time as a landscape and nature photographer, I’ve only found decent wildflower blooms every once in a while. This […]
——— Limited Edition ——— The inner gardens of the Salt Lake City, Utah Capitol building provide a serene and peaceful experience in contrast to the bustling nearby downtown area. In Spring the gardens come alive with the flowering trees and blooming tulips among the green hedges and grass.
Fly fishing photography is an art within an art. From brightly colored fish to grand landscapes of rivers and lakes, there’s always something amazing presenting itself to you. Here a small stream brown trout is brought in to be released that was caught on a dry fly during the summer.
Sunlight shines through the reeds near Utah Lake in late March to provide a beautiful scene not far from home. The orange/brown color of the reeds in early Spring made for a great contrast with the blue sky as the sun began to set.
——— Limited Edition ——— While waiting for an early morning flight in the San Jose Airport, I noticed the amazing design of this great airport. The blue, red and yellow lights against the night backdrop made for an epic image in the making. Only one small run-in with the airport […]
Railroad tracks leading into a foggy morning sunset along Utah’s Provo River in late Winter. The time of year and weather conditions made for a perfect moment out in the field this cold Winter morning as the sun rose behind a dense layer of fog creating a surreal orange glow […]
——— Limited Edition ——— The Watchman at sunset in Zion National Park is an iconic Utah scenic photography location. The view presented is one to be seen in person.
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco as viewed from Marshall Beach as the night slowly makes its way in as the evening waves crash over the rocks on the beach. Blue hour is a magical time to photograph. ——— Limited Edition Print ———
——— Limited Edition ——— The canyons surrounding Salt Lake City, Utah are home to a variety of backcountry experiences. Most often they’re known for the skiing. However, come Summer they offer endless areas to hike and explore the hidden lakes that exist in the Wasatch Mountains. Lake Mary is one […]
A favorite destination and one for the bucket list of Utah Landscape Photography is The Subway in Zion National Park. National Park photography often appeals to many photographers due to the vast amount of scenic photography locations. You’re almost certain to come away with a few keepers. This trip to […]
State Capitol buildings always seem to provide great architecture for photography. The Utah State Capitol building is no exception. The Salt Lake City, Utah Capitol building is one of my favorite downtown locations to capture some amazing urban photography. The stone, the lines, it’s all an amazing place to capture […]
——— Limited Edition ——— A blanket of yellow balsamroot wildflowers cover the hillside in East Canyon of the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah, creating some amazing Utah landscape photography opportunities.
——— Limited Edition ——— Valley of Fire State Park is an other-worldly place in the desert just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The sandstone here has formed and eroded away to create uniquely amazing patterns and colors in the rocks while flash floods funnel smaller rocks down into the bottom […]
——— Limited Edition ——— The elevated hillside view of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park provides a unique view down onto the spring’s vividly colored rings for some amazing nature photographs.
——— Limited Edition Print ——— Panoramic landscape photograph view of Punchbowl Falls along Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge in Spring.
A fly fisherman prepares to cast on a calm backcountry lake early in the morning as the mist rises.
A fly fisherman waits for a rising fish in the shallow water of the Millionaire’s Pool at sunrise on the Henry’s Fork River in Idaho’s Harriman State Park.
——— Limited Edition ——— Fine Art Limited Edition of 50. A black and white frost covered tree in the early morning frigid Winter air in the Heber Valley of Utah.
A fly fisherman patiently waits and watches for rising trout on the banks of the hallowed Henry’s Fork River in Eastern Idaho.
——— Limited Edition Print ——— The Salt Lake City skyline on a late Winter evening as the sun sets. The Salt Lake City skyline has a magnificent backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains and a panoramic photo of the city skyline is a sight to see.
——— Limited Edition ——— The inner gardens of the Salt Lake City Capitol Building provide an inner sanctuary to a political experience. As day turns to night, a peaceful feel takes hold of this urban environment. As seen in black and white.
The streets of Manhattan light up at night as seen from the towering high-rise rooftops nearby. New York City is truly one of those cities that never sleeps. It’s also one of those cities that provide almost endless opportunities for an urban photographer. Never sleeps and it never gets old.
——— Limited Edition ——— Fine Art Limited Edition of 50. Gorton Creek flows calmly around the moss covered boulders during Spring flows in the Columbia River Gorge. The overall green color of this area is an amazing site to see and a landscape photographer’s playground.
——— Limited Edition ——— A classic early morning Winter sunrise view of Turret Arch looking through North Window in the Windows Section of Arches National Park in Southern Utah. The warm morning sun creates an almost unreal glow on the sandstone that you just have to see in person. Views […]
——— Limited Edition ——— Staring into the eye of a giant African Elephant in monochrome. There’s something solemn yet mystical about these amazing giants. *Disclosure: Captive Animal
——— Limited Edition ——— Lake Marion sits in Utah’s Uinta mountains. After a little hiking you come across this gem of a small little lake. While the fishing is alright, the reflections on a warm Summer cloud-filled day are great! This is what landscape photography is all about.
——— Limited Edition ——— Looking on from Brooklyn as the sun sets behind the monstrous city skyline of New York as the night lights begin to shine.
——— Limited Edition ——— Water flows under an old bridge on Gorton Creek in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon.
——— Limited Edition ——— Crossing the bridge over Eagle Creek near Wahclella Falls in the Columbia River Gorge on a rainy Spring morning.
——— Limited Edition ——— Latourell Falls cascades from the cliffs to the stream below on a rainy Spring day in the Columbia River Gorge.
——— Limited Edition ——— The upper vantage point of Wahclella Falls in the Columbia River Gorge gives you a vast overlook of the powerful waterfall and fern covered canyon walls.
——— Limited Edition ——— Winter waves along California’s Big Sur coast crash into the shore.
A fly fisherman patiently waits and watches for evening rising trout along the banks of the hallowed Henry’s Fork River in Eastern Idaho. Limited Edition of 50. ——— Limited Edition Print ———
A fly angler hooks into a rainbow trout at the Millionaire’s Pool on the Henry’s Fork River and slowly works to bring the fish to a waiting net man.
Two fly fisherman call it a day and begin the wade across the Henry’s Fork River near Last Chance, ID.
A Spring sunrise on top of Rowena Crest in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Lupine and yellow balsamroot wildflowers were in full bloom all across the hills as the sun began to rise over the Columbia River. Does Oregon Landscape Photography get much better than this?
——— Limited Edition ——— Cottonwood Row in The Narrows of Zion National Park. The Narrows has a wonderful tendency to reflect the sun off of the canyon walls in this magical place. The results in the surrounding sandstone walls glowing with the surreal light and cottonwood trees lighting up like […]
Being in New York City on September 11th, 2015 was an experience in and of itself. Being on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City that night was surreal as the city lights and the 911 Memorial lights shined brightly in the night sky. This city is truly a place […]
An icon of Brooklyn. You can’t simply go to Brooklyn and not wander down Front Street. This view of New York City is one many have seen, many will see, and one that will stay with you once you leave. The Manhattan Bridge towers in front of you. A giant […]
A fly angler on the Henry’s Fork River slowly brings a fish to a waiting net man. It’s amazing how much something like a river can become a part of your life. I’ve been visiting this river at least once a year for the past 18 years and each time […]
Millionaire’s Pool on the Henry’s Fork River in Eastern Idaho. The place where many an angler leaves with broken dreams. At least this morning I left with a view to remember for a lifetime.
——— Limited Edition ——— Sunrise brings a sense of peace in the inner gardens of the Utah State Capitol Building. Adding to that is the Spring blooming of the flowers and trees signaling the beginnings of one of my favorite seasons. Even though this area is fairly small, you could spend […]
The mountains that make up Utah’s Wasatch Front hold many surprisingly beautiful views. Beyond the grand mountain landscapes and rushing rivers are details found only in the forests at our feet. Taking the time to notice the wealth of plants and other details is something that many don’t take […]
Mt. Timpanogos is one of the highest peaks in Utah. It is also a place where the wildflowers bloom like no other in the Summer months. From beautiful purple lupine flowers to the brilliant red indian paintbrush, the trail and basin below the peak comes alive with colorful life. Creating […]
