Plaskett Creek Campground
Plaskett Creek Campground is essentially a high-stakes game of coastal musical chairs where the prize is a patch of grass and the right to smell … more
View from Manzanar
The view looking northeast across Owens Valley from Manzanar always feels like a quiet argument between memory and landscape. You stand there with the wind … more
Along Bishop Creek
Yellow fall colors around Bishop Creek hit a level of intensity that almost feels unreal. The aspens along the creek line turn into glowing ribbons … more
Cape Leadwort
Plumbago auriculata For years I’ve been mistakenly calling this plant Blue Phlox. I’m embarrassed to admit it was Google Lens that set me straight, although … more
Tioga Lake
Tioga Lake’s story is one of ancient ice, Indigenous presence, and the slow arrival of explorers and miners who followed long‑established mountain paths. Tioga Lake … more
Lone Pine Peak
Tilted fault-block mountain ranges are formed when large blocks of the Earth’s crust are uplifted and tilted due to extensional tectonic forces, creating steep sides … more
Vandenberg’s Surf Beach
Surfing at Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Surf Beach is a high-stakes endeavor that requires as much attention to local regulations as it does to the … more
Coastal Tracks
A warm summer day near Jalama Beach, north Santa Barbara County. The railroad tracks skirting Jalama Beach feel like a quiet reminder that even in … more
Along the Way to Jalama
The rural countryside on the road to Jalama Beach has this unhurried charm that sneaks up on you. The drive winds through rolling hills that … more
Monochrome in Lightroom
A Simple, Creative Workflow There’s something timeless about a well‑crafted monochrome image. Stripping away color lets texture, shape, and light take center stage—perfect for landscapes, … more