Long Exposures
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Tekapo Mist
Beautiful long exposure capture at sunset along the shores of Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The blue water is a product of the glacial particles and is stunning in the proper light.
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Serenity
This wonderful sunrise over Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
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Float
Dawn arrives along the shores of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand. The highly popular yet lonely Wanaka Tree is in frame. This tree is one of the iconic photographic gems of the south island of New Zealand and is sought after by professionals and tourists alike. There are no shortage of photographs of the lone tree, however, I wanted to approach the scene a bit different than most. I chose to compose this shot with the natural framing of the foliage a further from the water. The soft light of morning and the slow, quiet breeze made this morning a memorable one. Of course, the tree was the main event - unique and impactful in its own right.
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Courage to Glow
This image was captured on a lightly traveled trail in the “Islands in the Sky” section of the massive Canyonlands National Park. The short, but brilliant trail takes you lower in altitude and puts you up close with the amazing desert scenery you see here. Unfortunately, due to the recurring vandalism to the trail's main attraction, it is now closed to the public. Timing is everything, and catching the fading golden light upon these great rock formations was the goal in setting up this panorama. The beautiful sunset that ensued was a nice little bonus. The ultra high resolution of this image allows for giant prints at stunning quality – sizes in excess of 90" in width.
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Nanortalik Setting
This panoramic image was captured in one of Greenland's southernmost towns: Nanortalik. After a very hazy and cloudy day, the overcast skies let up and allowed some sunshine in. Available in the following sizes: 10x30, 12x36, 16x48, 20x60, 24x72, 30x90, Triptychs also available, please ask.
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Tasermiut's End
It was well worth the bushwhacking and strenuous hike to get to this viewpoint to capture this panorama. This image was captured near the end of the Tasermiut Fjord, where the water meets the glacier head. From thousands of feet up, I could see all around me, including the fading alpen glow on distant high peaks that are hidden from view at the base of this mountain.
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Secret Sunset
This image was shot from Lake Tahoe’s eastern shore during a late Autumn sunset. During the summer, this secluded cove is a favorite destination for nude sun bathers. Later in the year however, it is much too cold for the scantily clad to bare their skin. This also means you can show up and watch the sunset without perhaps even seeing another soul. Simply serene. This scene is one of my personal favorites from around the popular alpine lake - one of Tahoe’s most beautiful gems. The small beach, aptly named Secret Cove, is littered with medium sized boulders and unbelievable leopard like sand patterns in the shallows. Tahoe’s clear water and smooth skies compliment the scene beautifully.
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Perflection
A surreal and tranquil sunrise in Patagonia presented some of the most epic conditions for shooting this iconic mountain range. The calm in the air allowed for a very rare capture of reflections in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile - normally one of the windiest place on Earth. The open shutter used to capture this scene beautifully records the movement in the clouds and the stillness in the glassy lake in the foreground.
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The Passing
Summer storms in Tahoe create some amazing conditions for photography. The amazing blue tones, dramatic skies and soft light came together nicely for this image. A long, open shutter smooths the water and allows a view below the surface of the alpine lake. Though perhaps not the most colorful sunset, there was something special about this one. Our family cat of 19 years passed away on this morning. I was in need of a nice distraction and ended up with a beautiful tribute.
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Fading Inferno
This stunning red glow is the last of the many waves of color that this particular sunrise brought on this quiet Patagonian morning in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. This vibrant, almost devilish red, lasted for only seconds before fading away.
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Milford Glow
Sunset fades over Mitre Peak in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The Māori name for Milford Sound is Piopiotahi, meaning one single piopio, which unfortunately is now an extinct bird in New Zealand. This shot was captured as water returns to the Sound as the tide rolls in. The water advances quite quick at sunset and in just minutes, the water depth can increase many inches in height, covering your ankles and forcing you further back to look for new compositions. This particular shot captures the glow of the fading light and the beautiful and typical foreground in Milford Sound: algae covered stones and small salt ponds. The long exposure used on this shot delivers silky smooth water, soft clouds and brilliant tones of color.
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The Welcoming
Perhaps my favorite of the many sunrises I experienced in South America happened only one day into my first trip to Patagonia. I set up shop in the dark along the shores of a small lake with beautiful views of the most iconic mountain range in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. It was an extremely rare windless morning, as Patagonia is regarded as one of the windiest locations on Earth. The good luck continued with amazing reflections in the clear water and a burning, changing sky lasting well into golden hour. A long open shutter was used to capture the movement in the clouds and the brilliant color illuminating the landscape in the distance.
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Tangled
A fire in Patagpnia's Torres del Paine National Park left a sizeable amount of trees bare and burned years ago. The remaining trees are twisted in structure and if you utilize them properly, create an amazing natural frame for the larger subjects behind them. It appears as if the trees are tangled around the mountains in the background.
