Together the ribbons of water, the tarnish on the cliff and the colorful leaves of fall have all the elements of a dream photograph. But each time I return home and begin editing, my mind starts spinning and I think, “I could have done more. Maybe if I moved an inch to the left I could have made the composition more balanced… Moved back and given the tree more breathing room… Opened the shutter for another 2 seconds…”.
A birthday trip off the map
For the most part, when I’m shooting in the canyons during the brightest times of the day, I avoid including the sky. The tonal range from the depth of the …
Antone Flats: Hiking above the Escalante and Death Hollow canyons
It’s May and summer was creeping through the grass. The air was heating up and the ground was beginning to crack. The last of spring showers were drizzling overhead and …
Canyonlands: The Maze to the Dollhouse
Now before I get into the nitty-gritty, and I truly mean nitty-gritty, I must preface that I have been 4-wheel driving my whole life. I remember hanging onto the “Oh-shit” …
More Moab biking: Gemini Bridges and Amasa Back
Nothing like an impromptu Moab biking trip! And the best (worst) part about the whole trip is it all started with Instagram. I saw a picture of my buddy Spencer …
Classic Moab: Mag 7 and the Enchilada
Why not call all your friends from all periods of your life to meet in the one and only Moab? Especially when they are all rippers and are some of …
Down the road: Sunset Arch and Willow Creek, Escalante
The Escalante region doesn’t get as much attention as say, Arches or Zion, but it is certainly just as beautiful! A couple weekends back I decided to check out Sunset …
The High Uintas: Rain, fog and Amethyst Lake
I drove from Ogden to the Christmas Meadows trailhead Saturday, arriving at roughly midnight and set my tent up under stars. I awoke two hours later to continuous rain drops. …