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Wild Flower at Park Avenue, Arches National Park, Utah<br /> During a hike through Park Avenue at Arches National Park, I saw this tiny little wild flower, desperately trying to survive. I didn’t see many along the trail, so I tried to figure out how to get the little thing into a photo with the red rock in the back ground. Problem being the tripod didn’t get low enough to capture the flower. I decided the only way it was going to work was, ly flat down on my stomach with the camera flat on the ground. But then I couldn’t frame it, because I couldn’t get my eyeball low enough to see through the viewfinder. I ended up turning my head kind of sideways, with one eye low enough to see somewhat through the viewfinder. Propping little rocks around the camera, I attempted to balance the little flower where I wanted it in the frame. To make things worse, the desert ground was burning up, so I got pretty figidy. I must have looked pretty scary to other hikers, wondering why I was scuffling around in the dirt. I guess it’s something us crazy photographers do to entertain ourselves. Enough said!
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Wild Flower at Park Avenue, Arches National Park, Utah
During a hike through Park Avenue at Arches National Park, I saw this tiny little wild flower, desperately trying to survive. I didn’t see many along the trail, so I tried to figure out how to get the little thing into a photo with the red rock in the back ground. Problem being the tripod didn’t get low enough to capture the flower. I decided the only way it was going to work was, ly flat down on my stomach with the camera flat on the ground. But then I couldn’t frame it, because I couldn’t get my eyeball low enough to see through the viewfinder. I ended up turning my head kind of sideways, with one eye low enough to see somewhat through the viewfinder. Propping little rocks around the camera, I attempted to balance the little flower where I wanted it in the frame. To make things worse, the desert ground was burning up, so I got pretty figidy. I must have looked pretty scary to other hikers, wondering why I was scuffling around in the dirt. I guess it’s something us crazy photographers do to entertain ourselves. Enough said!

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  • Sullivan Falls, Oregon<br /> It seemed like forever getting to this falls. After leaving I-5 near Salem, Oregon, it’s a good 40 miles or so heading east. I didn’t quite catch that looking at the map. I’ve photographed quite a few waterfalls all over the state. Oregon got quite a few and I love finding them. If you’re like me, a waterfalls aficionado, you’ll love hiking the trails around Oregon, looking for the next forested cascade.
  • Fallen Leaf Lake near Lake Tahoe<br /> A short distance out of South Lake Tahoe, California, we discovered Fallen Leaf Lake quite by accident. It was one of those,”let’s just get off the main road and head for the back country”. We never know where we’re going to end up. Sometimes you hit a gem like this spot. There were homes and cabins along the lake shore and eventually we came upon a marina and restaurant at the south end. Nice find off the beaten path. This perspective shot, was right up the dock looking north.
  • Cobblestone Streets of Trevignano Romano, Italy<br /> We flew into Rome early in the morning, in fact arrived on my birthday. I knew from past trips to Europe, the first day is a throw-away because, you have to get some sleep to function. I wanted to make it to Lake Bracciano north of Rome, and spend the day on a rare inland lake in Italy, on my birthday. First trick was getting there, without falling asleep at the wheel. We got there in the afternoon, found a hotel lakeside and crashed for a few hours. We found our way later that evening to Trevignano Romano for dinner, and then wandered the back cobblestone streets into the evening. As usual with our traveling style, we wing it and usually find some interesting places, off the beaten tourist routes.
  • Bass Lake near Oakhurst, California<br /> This lake was a pleasant surprise out of the mountains of Yosemite National Park. After spending 3 days in Yosemite on a photo tour, I found this lake near the town of Oakhurst where I was staying. I spent the day hanging out here, before heading to Fresno for a late trip back to Phoenix. Felt like I had the place to myself. It’s always fun when that happens, especially shooting landscapes.
  • Yellow Boat in Burano, Italy<br /> Just a short boat ride from Venice is a small colorful island community of Burano. Famous for lace, it offers the traveler a rainbow of colors to enjoy, as each home is painted in individually, distinctive colors. Each time we visit Venice, we make plans to stop over in Burano for some serious photography. Venice is great, but quaint Burano has a personality all it’s own. Walk the canal streets, relax at an outside restaurant, take in the locals, admire the rows of homes and gift shops across the island.. and don’t forget your camera.
  • Living on the Edge-Horseshoe Bend, Arizona<br /> It’s quite exhilarating, standing on the vertical edge of this mammoth gorge along the Colorado River in Arizona. This spot is just a few miles from Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell. It sits high on the list for favorite stops for amateur and professional photographers alike. Every photographer that visits Arizona wants this shot in their portfolio. I showed up for sunset photos and early before sunrise shots, which is what you see here. Check out the Category, “Arizona” for more shots of Horseshoe Bend.
  • Christmas Lights in Reflection Pool, Mormon Temple, Mesa, Az<br /> The Mesa Mormon Temple lights up with hundreds of thousands of colorful lights to celebrate the birth of Christ. Folks come from miles around to enjoy this spectacle under clear and crisp December nights. This reflection is from a pool on the back side of the Temple looking south. Not an easy shot to get with 1000′s of people wandering around. To all have a safe and joyous Merry Christmas!!
  • Dining at “The Kutte” Swiss Restaurant<br /> This was a welcome surprise, wandering through the back roads of West Virginia. It was just lumber trucks and us, traveling deep in the hills, when we come across this quaint little community of Helvetia. The Kutte restaurant was the perfect spot to stop and actually the only place to stop for miles. What a great experience this little restaurant had to offer. Probably the best lunch we had in years. I ask permission to bring in my camera and tripod, and probably spent an hour shooting all the different rooms loaded with antiques. A fun experience and a place worth visiting, if you’re ever interested in going out in the middle of nowhere, to find a gem like this.
  • Tour Boat at Margerie Glacier, Glacier Bay, Alaska<br /> Doesn’t this look a bit frigid. Well it actually was. Pieces of ice float by the tour boat as it approaches Margerie Glacier off to the right. I decided to go with a black and white HDR photo, with a little green showing through. You can see photos of the Margerie Glacier under “Categories”, then “Alaska”. We were watching from a distance on the comfort of a Cruiseship. Though it wasn’t that comfortable because it was raining at the time. Keeping the camera from the weather is always a challenge in circumstances like this. But you do what you can and just marvel at the majesty of it all. That is Alaska!
  • Vino Delle, Cinque Terre, Italy<br /> Picture perfect shops like this ones exist everywhere in the cliff towns around Cinque Terre, Italy. This one was uptown in Manarola, one of the 5 cliff towns along the coast of the Ligurian Sea in the Northwest region of Italy. We’ve spent alot of time in Italy over the years, and Cinque Terre sits high on the list as one of our favorite places to visit. I’m sure if you visit, it will be on the top of your list. Put it on your bucket list and check this one off. Take your hiking shoes, because it is one of the most scenic hikes you will ever take.<br /> <br /> Visit “Cinque Terre” under “Categories” to the right, to see more photos of Cinque Terre.
  • Covered Bridge, Oregon<br /> One summer we went to Oregon to do nothing but track down covered bridges and waterfalls. We traveled quite a bit around the state searching for the best. This one seemed cool, but can’t remember the name of it. If you happen to know, drop a line. This one did pull out some color for an HDR shot. Looks like someone is waiting patiently at the other end of the bridge for me!
  • Sunset On Crescent Lake, Washington<br /> This photo of Crescent Lake felt right, as I watch the sunset over a cold Phoenix, Arizona New Year’s night. Crescent Lake is a beautiful, pristine lake on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. It’s surrounded by mountains and pine trees. A perfect place to hide in the summer away from the summer heat. This photo reminds me of how much I want to go back someday. I hope your wanderlust turns to traveling the world and becoming another “Travelbugster”! Have a great New Year!
  • Irish Sunset over Seaweed Bed<br /> It was tricky wandering off in the evening into this rocky seaweed bed. Tide had just gone out and everything was slimey and slippery. But crazy me, I had to find a better spot, so I went out into this wet wonderland, trying to catch the sunset with reflections from the tide pools. As it got darker, trekking back with deep cervasses everywhere, kinda gave me the heebie-jeebie’s. If I fell into one of them, goodbye Charlie. No one was around to hear me. It gave me the spooks, so I got the heck out of there, but not before getting off a shot of a beautiful Irish sunset.
  • Midnight Lamplights of Venice<br /> Great time to be out on the streets of Venice is when everybody else isn’t. This obvious requires one to be out late. During the day, you can hardly see the ground for people. They are everywhere, even during times of so called off season, which is when we normally go. It still has it’s magic, inspite of all that, and highly recommended as a major stop if you visit Europe.
  • Grand Canyon Sunset overlooking Colorado River<br /> I imagine many Indians long ago squatted in this same spot, mesmerized by the grandeur of it all, gazing into this mother of canyons at sunset. It will take your breath away, hugging the vertical cliffs. With the wind whipping, you try to hold your ground..or else! Not a pleasant thought falling, but I’m sure it’s happened. For me, I just stare into the sunset, with no care in the world. I came here to absorb this ancient place and take a few photographs. Mission accomplished.
  • Wild Flower at Park Avenue, Arches National Park, Utah<br /> During a hike through Park Avenue at Arches National Park, I saw this tiny little wild flower, desperately trying to survive. I didn’t see many along the trail, so I tried to figure out how to get the little thing into a photo with the red rock in the back ground. Problem being the tripod didn’t get low enough to capture the flower. I decided the only way it was going to work was, ly flat down on my stomach with the camera flat on the ground. But then I couldn’t frame it, because I couldn’t get my eyeball low enough to see through the viewfinder. I ended up turning my head kind of sideways, with one eye low enough to see somewhat through the viewfinder. Propping little rocks around the camera, I attempted to balance the little flower where I wanted it in the frame. To make things worse, the desert ground was burning up, so I got pretty figidy. I must have looked pretty scary to other hikers, wondering why I was scuffling around in the dirt. I guess it’s something us crazy photographers do to entertain ourselves. Enough said!
  • All Hands on Deck! Glacier Bay, Alaska<br /> Well maybe not. The rain kind of kept people in while approaching Margerie Glacier. The deck was quite slippery. Good thing we were in a calm bay. On a cruiseship, traveling up through the bays was my favorite part of cruising. You get to see quite a bit, including wildlife up closer. Don’t forget the binoculars!
  • Sittin’ on the Dock of Snowy Pond in Germany<br /> Returning on the “Romantic Road” from Neushwanstein Castle in Germany, we found this neat little dock on a pond. My wife wasn’t that excited about jumping out of the car, into the cold, sit on a wet dock, with it snowing. But I saw an opportunity to spice up an already incredible scene, with a personal touch. When I went to the limit and ask that young beautiful woman to splash the water with her foot, for a cinemagraph, I pushed her to the limit of cold. I had a lot of warming up to do. Nice memory.
  • Gaulweither Pond in Dinkelsbuhl, Germany<br /> Just outside the gates to this walled city is a cool little pond that I heard is a great spot for night shots. Actually the whole city is a great place for night photography. The geese were restless, knowing I was on the banks of Gaulweither Pond that dark and lonely night last fall. I was hoping they would stay still, since I was taking long exposures. It took quite a few shots to find one where they weren’t moving around.
  • La Sal Mountains from Canyonlands National Park, Utah<br /> Looking east across the plateaus, out to the La Sal mountains is quite invigorating, as you stand high above it all. You can get a sense of how far down it is, from the size of the road below. I spent 3 days exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Park. It wasn’t enough time. As you get into these parks, photo opportunities are endless as is the incredible landscapes. If you ever come, spend a week, take advantage of camping and hiking this wild and raw Utah landscape.. and bring your camera.

  • fotoeffects

    on January 9, 2013

    Marvelous landscape; wonderful leading lines; terrific dof and clarity!

  • henryklepczynski

    on January 9, 2013

    Beautiful view, a perfect picture.

  • MorganFractals

    on January 9, 2013

    I love this shot. Well composed, patterns and textures to die for, wonderful colors. A great landscape.

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