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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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Glacial Melt
Shot at the very end of the Tasermiut Fjord, in South Greenland where the water meets the ice sheet. We were told the glacier retreats around 45 meters per year on average. The glacial melts and runs underneath giant formations of the vibrant blue ice. At night, when sleeping near the glacier, you will hear large pieces falling off into the fjord water. It often sounds like dynamite as the ice avalanches down.
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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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Sherbert Sea
One of the most fantastic sunrise scenes I have ever experienced. This shot was taken along the shore of Lofoten, Norway. The light pink and orange hues illuminating the mountains in the distance were some of the most beautiful morning tones one may ever see. It was a surreal moment. That morning will exist as one of those rare lifelong memories.
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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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Senja Splash
A beautiful golden hour takes over the Okshornan mountains in Senja. The iconic mountain range is most comonly known as the Devil's Jaw. I was lucky to spend many hours at this location, resulting in a collection of images reflecting three intensely different moods. This image was a risky one to capture. The violent waves would wash up well past where I was standing. Rather than run the risk of a rogue wave knocking me over and dragging my equipment with me out to sea, I chose to quickly get a few shots composed and recompose after each high set of waves subsided.
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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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Extraterrestrial
Gorgeous dawn light touches the "alien" Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand.
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Desert Silk
Just a stones throw away from Zion National Park, Utah, lies an unbelievable trail. The Kanarra Creek winds itself through a beautiful slot canyon and seems like a fairy tale sort of scene as you step through. You must hike directly through the stream to proceed further into the canyon, climbing a couple sets of strategic ladders to move higher. A very real sense of adventure is with you as you ascend past beautiful waterfalls with only more beauty around every corner. This late afternoon shot was taken in Summer with the most iconic of the falls in frame. It is typically a very crowded trail during the high season, but wait until the sun begins to set and you will find less and less visitors, allowing for some uninterrupted photography. A 30 second shutter was used here to better capture the beautiful movement of water and the colorful illumination of the canyon walls.
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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