"First Light On Denali" - For those of you who interested, this is the Athabascan legend of how Denali came to be as told by the late Chief Mitch Demientieff of Nenana, Alaska. "Long before Denali was created, there lived in Alaska an Indian named Yahoo. He possessed great power but had no wife. -

Another view of Alaska. Clouds and sun made for some very dramatic scenes. This one near Girdwood taken at Twentymile River. #alaska #landscapephotography #photography #mountains #clouds

Recently returned from Alaska. What great time of year to visit! Beautiful fall weather, no tourists, just peace and quiet. This photo is of Lower Summit Lake along the Seward Highway. #Alaska #landscapephotography #mountains #fall #photography

I didn’t have a lot of time for photography on my recent trip to the California coast, but I did get this one at Painters Point - Garrapata State Park near Big Sur. #landscapephotography #photography #california #bigsur

It was a beautiful day at Big Sur, California. #landscapephotography #california #bigsur

In Monterey, California today. Hoping to get some nice seascape photos tomorrow. #photography #california #bigsur

Looking through some of my photos at Snow Canyon State Park in southern Utah. This lesser known park is nearly National Park worthy. I love the way the petrified sand dunes erode into balls of rock. #landscapephotography #photography #utah

"Desert Bones" - I like the desert, especially its flora. This old cactus once stood tall like its other living relatives in the background. #desert #landscape #landscpaephotography #arizona #tucson #cactus #saguaro

My iPhone can take fantastic photos in certain situations. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth setting up my tripod and fussing with f-stops and shutter speeds. #photography #landscapephotography #nationalparks

I was lucky to visit a very quiet Capitol Reef National Park in January 2024. I was able to have the gorge all to myself for quite a while in the morning. It was quite cold despite the warm sun on the gorge walls. #landscapephotography #utah #nationalparks

"Crescents" - I love how the interesting clouds mimic the shape of the canyon. Calf Creek Viewpoint near Boulder, Utah. #landscapephotography #utah #photography #desert #clouds

"Roots and Falls" - This was taken at Lake Catherine State Park near Hot Springs, Arkansas.

“Resilience” - White Sands, New Mexico #landscapephotography #landscape #nationalparks #photography #nature

"All For Me" - I think this guy was enjoying the sunset as much as I was, except he was taking selfies. #sunset #landscape #landscapephotography #sunsets #sunsetlover #dunes #sanddunes #nationalpark #newmexico #whitesands #whitesandsnationalpark

A warm sunrise on a cool winter morning at Snow Canyon State Park, Utah. #landscape #landscapephotography #photography #utah

I started a new little project combining my love for cartography and genealogy. I am now making maps for others using their family tree! Take a look at my Etsy shop. myfamilytreemaps.etsy.com #genealogy #familytree #ancestry #maps

I’m tired of sitting around hoping things get better. I will be attending this protest at my state capitol. There will be many around the whole country April 5th. If you don’t like whats happening to America, try to get to your local event! mobilize.us/s/t5zAhY

Lots of prickly things. #Arizona #photography #sunset #cactus #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #outdoors

I love the coolness of the dunes juxtaposed with the warm sunset. My unwitting model in this photo seems to be thanking the god of selfies. Are we present in the moment when we whip out our phones? Am I as a photographer? #photography #landscape #art #nature #sunset #nationalpark #newmexico

I try not to enhance my photos too much artificially. I'd rather it be accurate to what I saw than pop with too much color. I really did not do much to this photo as nature provided me with all the color I needed. #photography #mountains #hiking #sunset #landscape #outdoors #landscapephotography

Another stop on my Southwest adventure was Chiricahua National Monument. This park is lesser known, but no less impressive. Famous for its unique rock formations, I highly recommend visiting. #photography #travel #nationalpark #landscape #landscapephotography #arizona #nature #outdoors

While I was taking photos of the magnificent sunset at White Sands, a guy on another dune was taking his own pictures and selfies with his phone. At first I was annoyed but then I decide make him part of the scene. #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #nationalpark #nature #outdoors

"Away From It All" Being a federal employee has been rough lately. I was happy to leave everything behind for a week & focus on photography. White Sands National Park is a great place to find solace. #photography #sunset #landscape #nationalpark #landscapephotography #nature #outdoors #newmexico

I spent 4 days wandering around the Southwest hoping for a good sunrise or sunset photo. It was either completely clear or overcast. On the last day at White Sands National Park I finally got one. #photography #sunset #nationalpark #whitesands #newmexico #nature #landscape #landscapephotography

Took a bunch of new pictures on my trip to Tucson, Arizona. Here is the first near Tucson one evening. #photography #desert #arizona #landscape #landscapephotography #cactus #arizona

I found this Cottonwood Tree near Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Is this a fall or winter scene? #treetuesday #winter #fall #newmexico #photography #naturephotography

Current picture of I-10 in New Orleans. Yuck. ❄️❄️❄️ #neworleans #snow #weather

Well, it’s been 20 years since I took this photo. I was working in a remote Alaska bush community called Cold Bay. I sat on the beach near sunset and watched this fox dig for clams. Not scared of humans there. Back when I used Fuji Velvia 50 film. #wildlifephotography #photography #art #alaska

Excellent weather tomorrow across much of Texas & Arizona. ☀️ Our highest rated place is Lukeville, #Arizona and nearby Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Sunny skies, light winds, and low 70s. Great time to explore the desert. 🌵 Follow us for daily #weather picks, maps, #travel and climate info.

Even as far south as #Arkansas. Never would have thought it possible. It’s even overhead. #aurora

Well that was weird. #eclipse

"Swamp Light" - Last light of the day at the Arkansas Arboretum. May 2021 #Arkansas #landscapephotography

"Shallow Roots" - Early morning on top of the petified dunes at Snow Canyon State Park, Utah. #landscapephotography #utah #photography

Took photo in 2017 of the most incredible sunrise I've ever witnessed. We were living in Weed, California near Mt. Shasta. My wife told me I should wake up to take a picture of the sunrise. Thinking nothing special, I slowly got out of bed and went to the window. Then, I ran for my camera! #sunrise

Sunrise today was on fire briefly. #arwx #arkansas

"Hoodoo Trees" - Amazing how these trees can grow out of almost bare rock. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. #photography #utah #nationalpark #landscapephotography

Honeysuckle is off to an early start on our patio.

"The Torch" - Light at Bryce Canyon National Park can do funny things. #Landscapephotography #nationalpark #utah

"Falls Creek Falls" - Spring is my favorite time in Arkansas. Everything will be lush and green in about a month. This taken in May near Hot Springs, Arkansas at Lake Catherine State Park. #arkansas #landscapehotography

If you're a photographer wanting feedback on your photos, I suggest Photocrowd.com. Enter your photos in contests on the site and other photographers will rate your photo. The ranking you get I find valuable as feedback though not specific on improvements to make. #photography

"Calico Wagon Wheel" - I took this at the Calico Ghost Town in California in 2015. A cool wagon wheel and spikey cactus. A very old west America scene. #photography #America #West #oldWest #calico #California

"Full View" - This wide angle shot tried to encompass as much of Bryce Canyon National Park as would fit. #landscapephotography #nationalpark

Interesting clouds. Thunderstorms right at sunset tonight. #weather #arwx

"Admiring The Dunes" - Even in the winter there are tourists at White Sands National Park. A warm glowing sunset highlights some hikers on the dunes. #landscapephotography #whitesands #photography #newmexico #nationalpark

"Tree At Capitol Reef" - Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a geologic wonder but it's not completely devoid of trees. I like this one standing tall on a pile of rocks. #landscapephotography #utah #photography

"Henrieville Bluff" - A nice scene one morning in Henrieville, Utah. #landscapephotography #landscape #photography #utah

"Velvet Ridge" - Roads leading into the distance always get a click on my camera. This dirt road near Torrey, Utah leads into the red rocks of Velvet Ridge at sunrise. #landscapephotography #photography #utah #road

"Hoodoo Canyon" - Bryce Canyon National Park is a place where you watch your footing carefully. Some places it is a long way down. #landscapephotography #photography #utah #nationalparks

I made some stickers! These cool stickers add a bit of flair to your water bottle, laptop or anything else you want to jazz up. A fun way to enjoy a real photograph without buying a full size print. Only $5 and they are even waterproof! Link to my Etsy shop in my profile. #utah #arkansas #stickers

"Light Folds" - Costa Rica is a place I would really like to return. Such incredible natural beauty. Would you believe I took this photograph from the balcony of a restaurant? #landscapephotography #costarica #puravida #photography