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Photo of the Week

A sunflower sea star crawls along the sand in the shallow water of a coastal tide pool in the backcountry of Washington’s Olympic National Park. Watching this sea star scuttle about was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had in the wilderness, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had it. Beginning inContinue reading “Photo of the Week”

Photo of the Week

A group of hikers wander along the shore of aquamarine Lake Oesa in Yoho National Park. Prints Available.

Summer Canoeing

This article along with others can be found at Pure Adirondacks. Until recently, summer was by far been my least favorite time of year for photography in the Adirondacks. Lacking the bright colors and moody fog of autumn and the austere beauty of winter, I rather foolishly had convinced myself that there was nothingContinue reading “Summer Canoeing”

Photo of the Week

Balsamroot flowers in Washington’s Cascades take in a beautiful view of Mt. Stuart off in the distance. Prints Available.

Photo of the Week

A field of lupines perfectly complemented this picturesque chapel in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. My grandmother, Rosalie, would have loved this view. Prints Available.

Photo of the Week

While photographing fields of beautiful spring lupines in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, I was so focused on photographing the sunset that I didn’t realize that the real magic was happening off to my side. Fortunately, Amanda’s keen eyes allowed her to capture this deer (which is sprouting fresh antlers) walking through the flowery hillside beforeContinue reading “Photo of the Week”

Photo of the Week

Shire horses graze in a pasture in front of a pretty red barn at June Farms in Upstate New York. Prints Available.

Behind the Shot

This article along with others can be found at Pure Adirondacks. Photography Equipment: Canon 6D, Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Gitzo mountaineer tripod, Really Right Stuff ballhead, remote shutter release, B+W 6-stop neutral density filter, B+W circular polarizer Exposure Data: Exposure 1 (waterfall and foreground): 15 sec. at f/11, ISO 100, 21 mm ExposureContinue reading “Behind the Shot”

Photo of the Week

A close-up view of a newt on a mossy boulder. These newts can be found throughout the Northeast, and often come out after it rains – I once counted over 20 during a 2 mile stretch of trail after a summer rain in the Adirondacks! Prints Available.

Photo of the Week

Two playful and curious river otters poke their heads above water to scope out their surroundings. Watching a group of these guys swim and play from a vantage point above the water was incredibly cool! Prints Available.