Love in Antarctica
I was on the bridge, warming up from being out on the deck. I stared at the detail of the cliffs of Coulman Island, marveling at their size and the snow pack seemingly teetering on top of them. That’s when I saw it…love. Amidst the dark stone cliff there was a lighter caramel colored stone, […]
My Favorite Travel Photography Gear
I wish I had my other lens with me for this shot. I should’ve packed my tripod. Why didn’t I bring my filters with me? I need my other camera bag for this hike. These are frequent thoughts that run through my mind on every trip; I never seem to have the photography gear I […]
Chasing Light in Anchorage
“The goal tonight is to get to the right places at the right times and come away learning something new,” Jody said as I squinted into the glaring sun and out across the expanse of mud flats called the Turnagain Arm in Anchorage. The one thing that everyone packs on a trip to Alaska is […]
Taking the Leap from DSLR to Mirrorless
Rest in Peace At These Cemeteries Around the World
It’s heereeee…..it’s that time of year where I go dark into the depths of the afterlife, to wander in cemeteries around the world. I really don’t know what possesses me, but I’m drawn to cemeteries as I travel. And no, this isn’t some weird Goth thing, nor am I the type of person who likes […]
Month In-stagram Review Alaskan Wilderness
Over the last 3 years, my travel style has changed. Ten years ago when I started this lifestyle it was about going to all of the places I had heard about but had never been to. I was a late bloomer when it came to travel having only gotten my first passport at 30 years […]
How to Take Better Vacation Pictures
“That’s a beautiful photo, what camera do you use?” is probably one of the most frequent questions I hear. Of course it’s an innocent question meant with good intentions, however it does make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up as I try not to roll my eyes, and instead paste on […]
Fall in Love with These Iconic New England Seaside Towns
New England seaside towns and the East Coast is the area where it all started – the colonies that were to become America. All last week I experienced the New England seaside and boating culture – from yachts to sailboats, to fishing vessels, small ships, and giant mansions. I grew up in the Midwest so […]