Landscape

Backcountry Sunset

When I go backpacking, I never know where I am going to be setting up camp for the night. It depends on how far I hike. No matter the spot, I always appreciate my new home for the night because I know I may never return there again. This mountain right outside my tent turned into a blaze of fire as the sun was setting. It's moments like these that always stop me in my tracks.

Fourmile Lake Sunrise

It was hard getting out of my warm sleeping bag as the morning got brighter, but I knew time was against me, so I hurried outside and was greeted with this beautiful sunrise and reflection.

Yellow, White, and Green (Landscape)

Coming around the corner on Boreas Pass Road in Breckenridge, I was greeted with this stunning landscape of when fall meets winter. The yellow leaves were vibrant against the more subdued green trees and white snow.

Circle of Trees

The aspens in Colorado have a way of making you feel safe and comforted. The way they rise in the sky above you providing a perfect cloak. Here I captured these aspens when I was backpacking deep in the Weminuche Wilderness. Places like these don't see a lot of human traffic and hold untouched beauty.

The Details of an Aspen

Even though they all have white trunks, Colorado aspens are each unique within themselves. Here I captured the details of an aspen while I was backpacking through Lost Creek Wilderness. After a very steep climb, I came upon this hidden spot.

The Details of Many Aspens

Even though they all have white trunks, Colorado aspens are each unique within themselves. Here I captured the details of many aspens while I was backpacking through Lost Creek Wilderness. After a very steep climb, I came upon this hidden spot.

Surrounded by Storms

As I was setting up camp in the backcountry, this storm was moving in fast. The trees looked amazing against the moody sky and the dark clouds.

Abstract View of Tree in the Foothills

I focused on the trunk of the tree rather than the branches. I captured this image while hiking through the foothills outside of Denver. I love this image because it captures a classic Colorado moment that we all see and love while hiking in the foothills.

Tree in the East, Mountains in the West (Landscape)

This tree was sitting alone against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The sun had just set and everything was turning down for the night. I captured this tree while hanging out of the window of my car since I was in the bison area of the park where visitors are not allowed out of their cars.

Rainbow in the Plains

It's amazing how far you can see in the eastern plains of Denver. As I was driving around the Wildlife Refuge, I noticed a rainbow in the distance under some thick clouds. It was positioned perfectly against the nearby trees and made for a bright, cheery picture.

Details of the Plains from Afar

The sun was setting behind the mountains in the west causing the colors of the eastern plains to come alive. Here I captured all kinds of golden hues with splashes of reds, greens, and oranges. I remember it being very quiet with only the wind blowing across the land.

Details of the Plains

The sun was setting behind the mountains in the west causing the colors of the eastern plains to come alive. Here I captured all kinds of golden hues with splashes of reds, greens, and oranges. I remember it being very quiet with only the wind blowing across the land.

Sunset in the Plains

Traveling east of Denver always has its perks. The mountains may disappear, but then the plains take over and show off a beauty you didn't know existed. The tall grasses sway in the wind. Even the bare trees have a chance to show off as they become the tallest of the landscape. Here everything turns golden just before the sun sets.

Foggy Road in Australia

I went for a morning drive from Creswick to Grampians National Park in Victoria. Along the way I spotted wild emus and wild kangaroos. As the sun started to rise, the fog that hugged the roads began to illuminate.

Sunflowers on a Foggy Morning

As the morning dew lingers, these sunflowers waited patiently for the sun to rise and warm them up. Fields of sunflowers lie before me, yellow surrounding me on every side.

Each Sunflower for Itself

One thing I noticed while capturing these sunflowers is that each one is unique and different from the others. A field of sunflowers looks the same, but upon closer inspection, each sunflower has its own flaws and beauty.

Full of Sunflowers

Nothing is more cheerful than a picture full of sunflowers. I arrived at this sunflower field east of Denver not knowing what to expect. I was amazed by the sheer number of sunflowers that lined the fields. They were all facing east waiting for the warm sun to rise.

The Flaws of the Cactus

Each cactus has their own markings and imperfections. Here I captured the sun setting in the distance with the cactus showing off its rough features in Saguaro National Park.

Saguaro Cactus Silhouette

I was standing in Saguaro National Park in the middle of the night waiting for the moon to set so I could view the Milky Way. As the moon got closer to the horizon, it took on a strong yellow hue changing the colors of the sky and landscape. Here I captured a saguaro cactus against the bright yellow moon.

Cactus Details

As the sun sets in the far background, the thorns of the saguaro cactus come into focus. Bright orange colors splash across the sky as the desert gets ready for nighttime.

Aruban Sunset Over the Ocean

Although I was staying in the desert in Aruba during my visit, I escaped to the ocean for a night to watch the sunset. The ocean went on forever, the waves were gentle, and the sunset was captivating. Aruba is an island of many different colors. The waters are turquoise by day and purple by night.

Lonely Footprint in Aruba

As the waves crashed up over the sand during sunset, I noticed the footprints left behind by people were immediately being washed away. So I decided that I would quickly capture some footprints before they disappeared. Here I was only able to capture one footprint before the waves took it away forever.

Divi Divi Tree in Aruba

This is a popular spot in Aruba at Eagle Beach. During the day, people use this tree for shade and during the sunset, people use this tree for as a gathering spot. But long afterwards as the night grows darker, this tree gets some much needed alone time.

Portrait of a Bison

This guy was fun to watch and capture. I nicknamed him "Scratchy" because when I first saw him, he was scratching himself against a big concrete block. I love how he has grass all over him as he makes eye contact with me.