Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Since I was a youngster, the spectacle and uniqueness of Yellowstone has always drawn me.  However, it was not until now that I was able to have all the pieces in place to make this special trip.  Though I was able to cover the majority of the parks almost 3,500 square miles in the three days I was there, I'm certain there were many things I missed. I saw coyote, fox and elk but like many visitors I was not granted the pleasure of viewing the ever solitary black or grizzly bears.  I did come across many small and large herds of wild buffalo and in one case was given a gift I may never forget.  As I watched an average-sized group of about 25 bison, I was stunned to see, in the late morning sun, two usually elusive wolves, circling the herd.  Though they were a significant distance away and my telephoto lens was not quite strong enough to take a perfectly focused image, I was able to capture the moment anyways, regardless of it's imperfection.  To see this image and a few of my other favorites from my visit please CLICK HERE.

Grand Tetons - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

When you are standing in a field at 6:00 AM in 25 degree temperatures with a dozen friends and another two dozen photographers from around the world, you realize you're either all completely crazy or in a very special place. I believe the latter to be true. The Grand Tetons can only be experienced up close and personal. Photos, no matter how good, do not convey the beauty or the impressive size on these mountains. Spending five days in this valley with photographers Ed and Kelly Heaton was a experience I will always savor and remember. For a gallery of my favorite images from the trip, please CLICK HERE

The White Mountains of New Hampshire

The White Mountains have long been a destination for visitors seeking adventure and inspiration, legendary hospitality and a stark beauty. When fall comes to the White Mountains, it is an annual heart-stopping show of rich hues of red, gold and orange across the hillsides, that draws people from around the world to truly see what is a glory of nature. With the guidance of professional photographers Tony Sweet and Susan Milestone, we explored many overlooks and gorges, traversed the Kancamagus Hwy., shot reflections in the Swift River and even visited the historic Mt Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. For a small gallery of images from this workshop please CLICK HERE.

Blackwater Falls & Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV

Back in September, I spent a fantastic weekend in West Virginia, photographing the Blackwater Falls and the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Blackwater Falls, named for its tannic acid-darkened water, is where the Blackwater River leaves its leisurely course in Canaan Valley and enters the rugged Blackwater Canyon. Dolly Sods is a 17,000 acre wilderness area that is on a ridge crest that forms part of the Eastern Continental Divide. It is the highest plateau of its type east of the Mississippi River and is 4,770 feet at its highest point. Many thanks to Ed and Kelly Heaton for running an awesome workshop in an area of the country I would normally not have been drawn to. For a few images from the trip please CLICK HERE.

Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is unarguably one of the most scenic coastlines in America. Lighthouses, dunes, small fishing villages, old boatyards and river rapids leading to the ocean are just a few of the visual delights you are presented with. On this trip I had the pleasure of attending a Barclay/Sniffin workshop and in addition to the great lessons passed on by the group leaders, John Barclay and Dan Sniffin, I also had the pleasure of shooting with a wonderful and very talented group of photographers. I tried some new techniques on this trip, mostly macro textures and various "swipe" images. Hopefully, these new-type images, as well as, the several coastline and landscape images I was able to capture, lead to an enjoyable slide show. To view the slideshow, please CLICK HERE.

California 2010 - Northern Coast

On my way to a John Barclay photo workshop in Oregon, I decided to take a few days and visit my favorite city, San Francisco. A quick whirlwind jaunt around the city and then headed to Marin County and eventually the far northern coast of California. A post of Oregon workshop images will follow soon, but here's a slideshow of images from the beautiful, picturesque northern California coast. To view the slideshow, please CLICK HERE.

Eastern Shore, Maryland

Until last weekend, I didn't know much about the eastern shore of Maryland, around the Chesapeake Bay. After attending an awesome John Barclay photo workshop, in this area, I'm convinced I will return many times in the future. The quaint towns, intermingled with fantastic water views and rolling farmlands, make this area a rich place to photograph. Thanks to John and all his wonderful friends for making this photo tour a very enjoyable experience. For a gallery of the weekend's images please CLICK HERE.

Bronx Zoo Mar 2010

Unlike the grizzly bear, who is in hibernation for a few more weeks, I decided to come out of my photographic hibernation and visit the Bronx Zoo. It was a beautiful, yet chilly, early spring day, which was good for keeping the crowds down, but many of the animals are still inside, waiting for the warmer weather. Even with limited opportunities, I think I took a few good images. The sea lions were extremely playful and the lion couple seemed to be in the mood for some spring friskiness. All in all a great way to spend the day. For a gallery of the day's images please CLICK HERE.

Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA

As is always the case, I had an awesome time, thanks to John Barclay, making images with a group of exceptional photographers: Tony Sweet, Karen Messick, Sara Howell, Don Rosenberger, Stan Silverman and Bob Lott. Our venue, this time, was the visually spectacular Fonthill Castle, in Doylestown, PA. Situated on 60 acres of land the castle was built by Henry Chapman Mercer who began construction of Fonthill in 1908 at the age of 52. Mr. Chapman completed the reinforced concrete building in 1912, and used it as his residence. The castle consists of forty-four rooms : 10 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, 18 fireplaces, an Otis elevator and 21 chimneys and air vents. If you'd like to view a slideshow of the day's images, please CLICK HERE.

Eastern State Penitentiary & Philly Graffiti

The day prior to my mom's heart attack, I had the pleasure of returning to Philadelphia, to shoot the famous Eastern State Penitentiary, as well as the Philly graffiti spot, with Tony sweet and his merry band of talented photographer friends (too many to list here). Though I have posted images from prior visits to theses locations, I used some new equipment (Lensbaby Composer and Lensbaby Fisheye lenses) and was pleased with the results. Now that things are back to normal, family-wise I intend for 2010 to be full of new and exciting photographic adventures. For a gallery of images from Philadelphia, please CLICK HERE.