Award-winning landscape photographer with 30 years of experience sharing field notes and fine art from Yosemite, California’s coast, and Europe. Exploring light and wild places through the lens.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
Discover the best windmills in the Netherlands, including where to visit near Amsterdam and how to experience National Windmill Day (Molendag). A practical guide with local insight, hidden gems, and authentic windmill experiences.
Yosemite National Park
Wondering when to visit Yosemite National Park? Discover why March and April may be the best time to visit Yosemite in spring, with roaring waterfalls, fewer crowds, and incredible photography conditions in Yosemite Valley.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
A real May 3, 2026 Keukenhof update with rain, fewer crowds, lingering tulips, fading muscari, photo tips, and honest final-week conditions.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
Planning a visit to Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands? Discover the best time to see tulips, what’s blooming in May 2026, where to photograph, and how to avoid crowds during peak season.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
Tulip fields in the Netherlands are in peak bloom for 2026. Discover the best time to visit, where to find the most beautiful fields, and how to experience Keukenhof and the Dutch countryside like a local photographer.
Hawaii
Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island showcase some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Pacific. Explore aerial views of the Nā Pali Coast, glowing lava flows at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and fine art photography capturing the beauty of Hawaii’s coastlines and volcanic landscapes.
Interior Design
Large autumn Japanese garden fine art photography designed for homes, offices, and restorative interiors — bringing warmth, light, and atmosphere to modern spaces.
Yosemite Firefall
Presidents Day weekend brought Yosemite Firefall Horsetail Fall crowds, shuttle gridlock, and a major snowstorm to Yosemite Valley. Here’s what happened — and why skipping Firefall in 2026 might be the better winter plan.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite fine art photography from El Capitan to Bridalveil Falls—exploring water, light, and textures beyond the postcard icons.
Yosemite Firefall
Planning to see the 2026 Yosemite Firefall? Get expert timing tips, parking strategies, and photography advice from an award-winning Yosemite photographer. Plus, discover the story behind the rare heart-shaped Firefall mist.
Yosemite National Park
Planning to see the 2026 Yosemite Firefall? When the Valley floor gets crowded, head 3,000 feet up to Badger Pass. From "T-shirt weather" on the sundeck to serene cross-country skiing along Glacier Point Road, discover why the high country is the ultimate February Plan B.
Yosemite National Park
Skipping Yosemite Firefall 2026? Same. Here’s my no-crowds Yosemite winter itinerary — ice skating at Curry Village, Mirror Lake walks, ranger programs, museums, The Ansel Adams Gallery, Badger Pass skiing, hot chocolate, and stargazing.