Blog - Trip Reports & Recent Images

Kilmainham Gaol

My favorite images from our recent trip to Dublin, Ireland came from the most unexpected location… Kilmainham Gaol is one of the country’s most significant historical sites, offering a profound insight into Ireland’s turbulent past. Built in 1796, this imposing former prison played a central role in Ireland’s struggle for independence...

Dublin Pubs

Something a little different from the usual landscape and nature. We just returned from a week in Dublin, Ireland and I absolutely fell in love with the local pubs. Each pub has it’s own...

Winter at Dream Lake

A beautiful, atmospheric January morning at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park… Flattop Mountain Ice & Snow Cracks and bubbles in the foot-thick ice of Dream Lake Dream Lake Ice I...

2024 Fall Colors

This year’s annual fall color trip provided challenging conditions. The entire first week of the trip was hot and dry with cloudless skies – not our typical Colorado fall weather.  The...

Durango – Silverton Railroad

The Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The perfect fall day trip! A nine hour round-trip adventure with time for lunch, shopping and walking the old streets of Silverton. The 45...

Nine Mile Canyon

The Ancient Petroglyphs of Nine Mile Canyon Often dubbed “the world’s longest outdoor art gallery,” Nine Mile Canyon is a hidden gem in eastern Utah filled with remarkable petroglyphs – ancient...

Range Creek Canyon

Images from an amazing adventure in Range Creek Canyon, Utah.  I knew I was in for a good day as I departed the trailhead to the sound of a wild turkey gobble in the still morning air. A short...

2024 Solar Eclipse

Images of the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse from Tyler Bend, Buffalo River National Recreation Area, Arkansas. Single Blended Image (from 3 images below) 3 Different Exposures (click to enlarge)...

2023 Fall Colors

Images from my annual Fall colors trip to Southwest Colorado.  Dolores Peak Sidelight Autumn Palette Blue and Gold Meander Autumn Mix Raspberry Frosted Grass Aspen Crossing Chair Mountain Sun Burst...

Summer in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park contains many well-known, beautiful locations. We spent a couple nights at the Thunder Lake back-country site (reserved way back in March), so that we could explore the...

Horseshoe Canyon

Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park, Utah contains several collections of fascinating Barrier Canyon style pictographs. The canyon is beautiful all by itself, and the 7-mile round-trip hike...

Escalante Dunes

Small dune field in the backcountry of Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah.   Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah Grand Staircase – Escalante...