“It’s the journey, not the destination”
Putting one foot in front of the other, sauntering thru life
The constant search for one more vista, peak, alpine lake, wildflower or on occasion cranky marmot
2023 Florida Trail Thru Hike
Veni Vedi Cepi
The First Cut
Every trip starts with a concept, involves hundreds to thousands of images, and culminates in an initial selection of favorites- my first cut. All of the selected photographs speak to the trip: light, color, and in some cases the hardship. While most won’t make it into my portfolio, I enjoy sharing this “first cut” documenting my journeys.
Omnia explorate; meliora retinete. (Explore everything; keep the best.)
Trips on Foot
Reports for my hiking trips throughout the High Sierra and the surrounding regions.
By Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Documenting my trips across the United States and occasionally overseas
Suggested Readings
Ever wondered how I plan my trips, “predict” the weather, and collect interesting quotes? It involves a plethora of books, websites, webcams, blogs, Facebook groups, and YouTube channels.
Recent Posts on Instagram
Time-Lapses of the Eastern and High Sierra
Muir dubbed the Sierra Nevada the Range of Light, and it’s hard to argue. In 2021, I decided to make a concerted effort to document either sunrise or sunset as often as possible. Off trail that meant wandering the Owens Valley, Long Valley, and up past Mono Lake. As the year progresses, these videos will begin to feature the Sierra backcountry.
Because I firmly believe that the experience is just as important as the final product, I’m making a commitment to publish each video, regardless of the quality of the light my camera has captured. Sometimes, the sky will ignite with color, but often it’s a subtle change in tones.
Research
I comb through hundreds of posts while researching locations and gear for trips.
Plan
Each trip, grand or short, requires planning: weather forecasts, anticipated itineraries, gear lists, etc.
Travel
Routes with maps, overview of the places visited, and snapshots, plus suggested alternates
Share
The trip isn’t over until the completed time-laspe videos and selected photographs are uploaded
Contact me.
Have a question? Need some advice on planning a photography/ backpacking trip? Interested in purchasing a print?