Scenic mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, a forest of evergreen and deciduous trees in fall colors, a small cabin, and a dirt path.
The Milky Way over Independence Pass in the Colorado Rockies with planetary airglow visible.
A serene mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and a dense forest of evergreen trees reflected in a calm lake during sunset.
Mountain landscape with a lake, pine trees, and colorful autumn foliage under a cloudy sky.
Autumn landscape with fall foliage reflecting on a calm lake, surrounded by mist, with forested mountains in the background.
Vibrant colors of sunrise over the canyons of Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah, with the Colorado River flowing far below.
A landscape of a mountain range with green forests and snow-capped peaks, with a foreground of purple wildflowers and green plants on a rocky terrain during sunset.
Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon with tidal pools and cloudy sky.
Snow-capped mountains in the background, partially frozen river in the foreground, with sparse trees and bushes along the riverbanks, under a cloudy sky at sunset.
A cascading waterfall in a forest surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
Scenic view of a winding road through a snow-dusted forest and mountainous landscape during sunrise, with orange and blue sky.
Two grizzly bears in a forest setting, one in the foreground and the other partially hidden behind a tree.
A red canoe with two people paddling on a calm, turquoise lake surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains, with cloudy skies overhead.
White sand dunes with sparse vegetation and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Scenic view of a lush green valley with a river, surrounded by hills under a clear sky at sunrise. Mist rises from the water.
Snow-covered forest landscape with a flowing river, tall evergreen trees, and a mountain in the background on a sunny day.
Observatories on a mountain under a starry night sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible.

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Smiling man wearing a beige knit hat and black Columbia jacket taking a selfie at sunrise or sunset with a mountain landscape, rocky terrain, and a camera on a tripod in the background.

Award-Winning fine art landscape photographer, adventurer, and explorer who chases wild moments in nature that make me feel small

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Logo of Rapid City with an orange and yellow SD icon on the right side.
Logo with the word 'mpix' on a red background.
Logo of the National Forest Foundation featuring stylized trees and the organization's name.
Logo for Pike's Peak Camera Club featuring a mountain range, a vintage camera, and the text 'Pike's Peak Camera Club, Est. 1930, Colorado Springs, CO.'
Seal of the El Paso County, Colorado, featuring mountains and text stating 'El Paso County Colorado Est. 1861'.
A small waterfall flowing into a turquoise pool surrounded by lush green trees and foliage in a forest.

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Red rock formations in a desert landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background during sunset.

MY WORK

american southwest

Waterfall flowing over rocks into a calm pool, surrounded by rocky cliffs and scattered wooden logs and stones.

the northeast

Rustic barn with wooden fence set against snow-capped mountain range in a grassy field.

rocky mountains

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Stories from the Field

Stories
The Places We Call Home
The Places We Call Home
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An Evening on the Divide
An Evening on the Divide

Trading the stagnant brake lights of Friday rush hour for a solitary, sub-freezing vigil at 12,095 feet. This long-form field log from the summit of Independence Pass details the technical patience of astro-landscape tracking and a rare encounter with vibrant, luminous planetary airglow over the Continental Divide.

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Of Ridge and River
Of Ridge and River

Driven by a five-week military course, this story chronicles the weekend adventures through the hidden canyons, misty gorges, and roaring waterways of rugged Alabama. Far from a standard travel guide, it is a raw look at the physical grit of landscape photography and a reminder of the profound wilderness waiting in the most overlooked corners of the country.

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