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#photography #Hiking #fineart #Adventure #landscape #nikonz5 #macro
Throwback to this past winter just outside of Reno. The Sierra Nevada Mountains loom over a valley of short grasses, farm homes and cattle.

I shot this hanging out the window of a moving vehicle, probably a fav shot for life.

#landscapes #photography #mountains #travel #adventure #winter
September 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Whales in California. We got “mugged” by a friendly humpback while on a tour off of Long Beach and it was one of the most incredible wildlife experiences of my life.

#whales #humpback #wildlife #photography
September 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Spent the day exploring meadows in western north carolina. The long term parkway closure means uninterrupted recovery for wildlife, and an influx in monarch populations.

Shot from the parking area, with a 600mm zoom lens. Small perfection

#photography #nature #butterfly #macro #composition #nikon
August 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
From my in progress series Trail-Keepers. A study of quiet labor in the wild. Flattened colors mix with monochromatic hues and motion blur reflect memory, presence, and the human hands that shape the land

#conservation #photography #hiking #nature #photojournalism #trail-keepers
August 5, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Testing out a new telephoto lens at sunset. I loved capturing this muskrat from across the river and watching him surface every few moments with fresh clams.

#WildlifePhotography #river #WetlandsWildlife #photography #EditorialWildlife #WildlifeBehavior #nature
July 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Some flowers from a summer hike in Pisgah. Rhododendron with a resting bee, and mountain laurel in detail.

Shot with my #nikon Z5

#flowers #nature #landscape #photography #macrophotography #plants #summerdaze #blueskyartshow
July 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The mix of gold and blue light spilling over the mist and ridgelines offered the perfect opportunity to pause and really focus on composition and light balance—something I’ve been working to recenter in my process.

#landscape #photography #mountains #nature #foto #art #fineart #hiking #wilderness
July 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I visit this overlook every year. The view of the valley below, framed by dramatic ridgelines makes it my go-to location to practice working with different kinds of light and stitched panorama - pictures as wide as the views.

#landscape #mountains #photography #art #panorama #goldenhour #sunrise
July 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The dissapearing mountain tops and mist filled valleys always make me feel at peace. They lend themselves to contemplation both in the moment and in the images captured.

#blackandwhite #photography #landscape #fineart #mountains #contemporaryart #art
June 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A stroll through the high peaks in Pisgah National Forest. Nothing quite beats the views and the familiar feeling of the trail beneath my feet in this place - my favorite place in the world.

#photography #wilderness #hiking #mountains #landscape #protectourparks #adventure
June 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Climbing into the cold water in front of Catawba Falls to take this picture was just what I needed after the hot hike up to its base. New CPL filter pops so hard the final was untouched.

#landscape #waterfall #photography #foto #wilderness #mountain #photographers #nikon #longexposure
June 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New blog’s live: photos from a cold, quiet ridge walk for some soul searching with the Z5 earlier this winter A little ice, a little sky, a lot of snow—see the full hike here 👉 tinyurl.com/2s38y3w4

#mountains #substack #photography #snow #photojournal #landscape #hiking #appalachiantrail #wild
June 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore gave empowering speeches this past weekend at the SC Democratic Convention, calling for unity, action and remembrance of the past. 🧵

@govwesmoore.bsky.social @scdemocrats.bsky.social #scdemsweekend #photography #politics #news #unity
June 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Good morning bluesky! Heres something peaceful for you.

Stumbled onto this scene on a quiet morning walk by the river a few days ago—a tree reflecting over the water, perfectly still, like it had been waiting for someone to notice.

#nature #photography #reflection #river #trees #forest #hollerland
May 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I have been messing around with various camera techniques and this is my favorite extreme underexposure so far!

This #blueheron stayed still so long its like he knew I was practicing

Shot with #NikonZ5
F6.3, ISO400, 1/2500
#bnw #photography #wildlife #birds #nature #river #Chiaroscuro #art
May 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Out on the trail chasing light and detail—these blooms were too perfect to ignore. It’s amazing how nature paints with color and texture, I had to capture it

Look for hidden passengers in both images!

#MacroPhotography #FineArtPhoto #bokeh #hiking #BotanicalBeauty #photography #flower
May 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Went out wandering the local river walk yesterday and decided to mess around with lens blur techniques. Love the results!

River grass, shot by dragging my lens downward while releasing the shutter

#nikonz5

#photography #landscape #abstract #art #blur #spring #green #plants #nature
May 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Log Hollow Falls.

The sunlight cutting through the dense foliage to illuminate the rushing waters made for a truly otherworldly, fairytale-like adventure.

#nikonz5

#photography #waterfall #mountains #wilderness #hiking #landscape #pisgah @pisgahnatnlforest.bsky.social #light #spring
May 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Great Smoky Mountains, Ntnl Park.

The steep ridge-lines of the smokies are unique and powerful in the region and hikes can be equally challenging. This is a set of ridges off the famous chimney tops peak.

#mountains #photography #landscapes #landscapephotography #smokymountains #spring #hiking
May 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Second falls in Graveyard Fields, Pisgah National Forest.

Really lucky to have this one all to ourselves in a break from the stormy weather.

#waterfall #photography #hike #thehikingingphotographer #northcarolina #pisgah #adventure
May 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Daisies, plump and bright after a heavy rain.

#daisy #flowers #summershower #rain #iphonephotography #spring #bloom #landscape
May 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A blue heron shakes the rain from his wings on the banks of the river.

Shot at a slow shutter speed to catch the motion as he unfurled his feathers.

#nikonZ5
ISO400
f7.1
1/5

#birds #wildlife #photography #rain #blackandwhite #blur #wildlifephotography #river
May 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Spring Flowers of the #appalachianmountains on display last weekend.

Spicebush, foamflower, mayapple and trilliums all fresh and vibrant as we edge into summer.

#flowers #macrophotography #flora #fauna #photography #spring #bloom #foto #hike #fotographia #mountains #photographer #landscape
May 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
#rattlesnakebrancefire from the #fryingpanfiretower within an hour of its ignition. Another man made disaster in one of my favorite spaces, a hiking trip with a broken heart.

Only we, can prevent forest fires.

#nikonz5
#landscapes
#mountains #photographer #foto #wildfire #photojournalism
April 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Flying over Utah. The #coloradoriver and #glencanyon as seen from a recent flight. I hope I get the chance to visit these places on the ground one day!

#aerialphotography #photography #foto #skyview #landmarks #nationalparks #canyon #travel
February 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM