Alan Majchrowicz, Author at Alan Majchrowicz Photography

Gwillim Lakes, with Gregorio Peak in the distance. Valhalla Provincial Park, West Kootenays British Columbia Canada #80914or

December 26, 2023January 25, 2026

Photo Highlights of 2023

Once again it’s that time to look back and reflect on the Photo Highlights of 2023. The photos in this collection represent some of my favorite images made in 2023. I also feel they are some of my successful photos because they represent moments in which I felt an overwhelming connection with the natural world. For me, having that intimate connection with the subject is an essential element that gives an image greater depth and meaning.

So here are my selections, and of course, feel free to comment and vote on your favorite. Thanks for viewing, I hope you have a joyous new year filled with peace and prosperity!

1. Valhalla Provincial Park British Columbia #80914 Purchase

2. Purcell Mountains Larches #81435 Purchase

3. Sea Ice Crow Head Newfoundland #80042 Purchase

4. Purcell Mountains Sunset #81019 Purchase

5. Deception Pass Salish Sea Washington #81019 Purchase

6. Avalon Peninsula Newfoundland #80700 Purchase

7. Fogo Island Sunset Newfoundland #80147 Purchase

8. Natural Bridge Falls Yoho National Park #81715 Purchase

9. Sea Ice Fogo Island Newfoundland #80153 Purchase

10. Bonavista Peninsula Newfoundland #79681 Purchase

All photos appearing in Photo Highlights 2023 can be purchased as Fine Art Prints. They can also be licensed for commercial usage.

Help Conserve the places you and I love

If the images in this post inspire you to go out to visit or photograph our natural world please consider some of the ethical guidelines presented below:

Leave No Trace
To learn about the principles and practicing LNT please take a few minutes to visit the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Your children, grandchildren, and the Earth will thank you!

LEAVE NO TRACE SEVEN PRINCIPLES

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
© Leave No Trace: www.LNT.org

Principles of Nature First:

Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography
Educate yourself about the places you photograph
Reflect on the possible impact of your actions
Use discretion if sharing your locations
Know and follow all rules and regulations
Always follow Leave No Trace principles, and strive to leave places better than you found them
Actively promote and educate others about these principles

Photo Highlights of 2023

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Newfoundland Fine Art Black and White Portfolio. Hand-made archival portfolio containing 12 black and white 8.5"x11" prints, title, about, and colophon pages

November 28, 2023March 1, 2025

Fine Art BW Portfolios

Fine Art BW Portfolios

This fall I’m thrilled to announce the addition of Fine Art Portfolios to my line of fine art photographic prints. They are a unique way of collecting and viewing fine art photography. And, best of all, they are affordable!

Instead of large prints for displaying on walls,portfolios comprise a selection of images representing a central theme. They are completely hand-made, contain anywhere from 5-15 original prints, and are small enough to view hand-held. Folios can also be a low-cost entry into the rewarding world of art collecting and can act as a springboard for obtaining larger display prints.

Over time I plan to regularly add and offer new portfolios based on different themes. These themes may range from minimalist landscapes, nature studies, seascapes, and various black-and-white projects.

The Fine Art BW Portfolio Details

Overall size: 8.5″x11″
Twelve images, actual image size: 9.5″x 6.25″
Signed title page, about page, image listing page, colophon page
Hand-made cover and belly-band
All elements of the portfolio are archival quality
Images printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta 325gsm 100% cotton paper, which is very similar to traditional silver gelatin prints.
Text pages printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Smooth 188gsm cotton paper
Cover, Neenah Environment Papers, Wrought Iron, acid-free archival 100-weight

Sample page from Newfoundland, Sea, Sky, Land, and Ice Portfolio

Newfoundland, Sea, Sky, Land, and Ice Portfolio

My initial offering in the world of fine art portfolios is Newfoundland, Sea, Sky, Land, and Ice. This folio comprises twelve black and white images representing my first trip to Newfoundland and Labrador in April 2023.

All of the elements in the title of this portfolio comprise the essence of Newfoundland, affectionally known by locals as The Rock. Each image was carefully chosen to illustrate these elements and the raw and rugged nature of Newfoundland.

On my first trip to Newfoundland and Labrador, I drove over 2500 miles during 24 days. I chose to visit in May, expecting moderately seasonable weather for this part of the year. In reality, the weather was more like early March. Trees and shrubs were still bare, the wind was constant and chilling, and a few days even had snow. Pack ice and icebergs were present on most of the northern coasts, inlets, and bays. On the ferry from Newfoundland to Labrador there was so much pack ice a Coast Guard ice breaker was guiding the ferry to the landing. All of this gave a stark reminder that the cold harsh elements of the Arctic were not far away.

While my photographic archives are overwhelmingly color images, black-and-white photography retains a very special place in my heart. Moreover, given the circumstances and elements of my Newfoundland trip, black and white is the obvious choice to convey the raw and rugged mood of the province.

View PDF Newfoundland Fine Art Portfolio
Purchase Portfolio

All images in this and future portfolios can be purchased individually as Fine Art Giclée Prints in various sizes

Read more about Fine Art Giclée Prints here

Sample page from Newfoundland, Sea, Sky, Land, and Ice Folio

Fine Art BW Portfolios

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November 25, 2023March 2, 2025

Fine Art Giclée Prints

Fine Art Giclée Prints

Fine Art Giclée Prints of my landscape photography have always been the ultimate expression of my creativity. For some photographers, their interest ends with recording and processing the image. In the world of digital photography, many photographers see the print as an increasingly unnecessary extra step. While other photographers go on to enjoy the process of creating the print, a physical manifestation of their vision.

With the proliferation of online on-demand printing services, many photographers who sell prints just send over their files to them for printing. For some styles of fine art prints, such as Metal, Tru-Life Acrylic, or Canvas wraps, a photographer has no choice. These prints require expensive and complicated processes and equipment to produce. Most individual fine art landscape and nature photographers just don’t have the resources to produce these types of prints.

However, producing fine art paper prints is within reach of most photographers. One of my goals throughout my photography career has always been to produce my own fine art prints. Back in the days of film, I had my own darkroom where I would develop negatives and create fine art prints up to 20″x 24″ in size. I loved the process and looked forward to working with the materials. However, in those days I was limited to producing only black and white prints.

Digital Age Fine Art Giclée Prints

In the digital age, I transitioned to creating prints with an inkjet printer. This type of printing is also called Fine Art Giclée prints. But, again, my prints had a size limit, and in the early days of digital printing choices for quality papers similar to fiber-based darkroom prints were few.

All of this recently changed when I acquired a Canon PROGRAF Pro-4100 inkjet print. Combined with an excellent line of fine art papers from Hahnemühle, I am finally able to produce and sell fine art landscape prints up to 44″ wide directly from my studio. Before this acquisition, my Epson 7890 printer had a printing limit of 24″ wide. This would mean that for larger prints I would need to outsource them to a digital printing lab. And in the process, lose a bit of the creative process.

Now when a customer purchases large Fine Art Giclée prints from me, they can be assured that I produced it. From making the image in the field, and post-processing the image in my studio, to test prints, proofing, and final printing. The image’s creative and technical aspects are in my control.

About our Fine Art Giclée Prints

All our Fine Art Giclée Prints, whether Limited Edition or Open Edition, use the finest quality materials available.

Canon PROGRAF Pro-4100 inkjet printer with eleven LUCIA Pro inks and a special Chroma Optimizer ink. These inks produce the ultimate in image clarity, color rendition, and higher black density for the finest of details.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Fine Art Paper
-315 gsm, 100% cotton
-White, without optical brighteners
-Exquisite surface texture
-High-gloss premium inkjet coating for outstanding print results
-Acid- and lignin-free
-ISO 9706 conform / museum quality for highest age resistance

In addition, all of our prints, whether Open-Edition or Limited-Edition come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Which, altogether, assures that you will be purchasing a one-of-a-kind artwork that you will be proud to own and display in your home or office.

Also, check the following links for more print info:
Fine Art Portolios
Fine Art Landscape Photography Prints
Fine Art Portfolios on the Blog

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July 17, 2023November 2, 2026

Photographing Bonavista Peninsula Newfoundland

Photographing Bonavista Peninsula Newfoundland

Cape Bonavista Newfoundland #79571 Purchase

This post is the second of several detailing and giving tips for photographing in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada’s Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador has some of the most beautiful rugged coastlines in all of North America. And the Central Region of Newfoundland arguably has some of the scenic coastal areas in the province. A visitor can spend weeks exploring the area’s countless coves, peninsulas, inlets, and villages. All of these features are perfect for capturing another famous attraction, icebergs. Riding the Labrador Current down Iceberg Alley many of these icebergs and packs of sea ice end up trapped in the maze of inlets. From May through June icebergs of all sizes and shapes can often be seen moving along the coast or grounded in coves.

For Photographers traveling to Newfoundland for the first time, Bonavista Peninsula, Twillingate Islands, and Fogo Island are great places to photograph icebergs. But there is also much more to photograph. Colorful fishing villages, puffin colonies, historic sites, and spectacular coastal trails, to name a few.

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Newfoundland #79620 Purchase

Photographing Bonavista Peninsula: Cape Bonavista

On my recent photo tour of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Bonavista Peninsula was one of my first main stops. At the head of the peninsula, Cape Bonavista has several great spots for photography. Firstly, there is the squat red and white striped Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. This very photogenic lighthouse sits above the edge of the cape, with the best angles just below its western side. Many photographers also include an old red shack and a wooden fence in disrepair. If there is no wind present good photos can be made of the lighthouse during blue hour light.

Adjacent to it is a monument to John Cabot’s historic first landing on North America in 1497. Although he landed in Newfoundland in 1497, the exact location is still undetermined and disputed.

Dungeon Provincial Park Newfoundland #79637 Purchase

South of the lighthouse on the unpaved Dungeon/Lance Cove Road are numerous excellent places to pull over and just gaze in wonder at the scenery. This road follows a rugged coastline with endless sea stacks and mini coves. One of the highlights here is Dungeon Provincial Park with its angry-looking double sea cave. This is also a UNESCO Discovery Global Geopark site.

Photographing Bonavista Peninsula: The Klondike Trail

A few miles further south is Spillars Cove and the Klondike Trail. The Klondike Trail traverses some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Newfoundland. It traverses the edge of cliffs with incredible views high above the Atlantic. The terrain is a mixture of rocks, heather, mosses, and grass reminiscent of Scotland, or the Arctic.

Cable John Cove Newfoundland #79648 Purchase

At its east end the trail winds around Cable John Cove. For photographers, this cove is where some of the best compositions are, including The Chimney, an eye-popping tall and slender sea stack, which is also a UNESCO Discovery Global Geopark site. A small colony of Atlantic Puffins also nests on a seas tack in this cove.

Photographing Bonavista Peninsula: Elliston and Puffins

A few miles further south on the main road is the picturesque town of Elliston. Also known as “The Root Cellar Capitol of the World” with 133 documented root cellars. A few of them, like the ones near the puffin viewing site, are worth photographing. The town also has a memorial to the 251 sealers who lost their lives in the Sealing Disaster of 1914. In addition, there is the John C. Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Center. It exists to help bring to life the lives and hardships of sealers in a bygone era. Unfortunately, it was still closed for the season during my visit.

Puffin Colony Elliston Newfoundland #79588

But the real attraction here is the puffin viewing site. The site offers the closest accessible views of a colony of nesting puffins in all of North America. Atlantic Puffins are also the official bird of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. A short trail leads to a wonderful cliff-edge view of these squat comical seabirds.

Although on my trip in May, I didn’t see any icebergs in the Bonavista area this is a good location to photograph them. May, June, and early are the prime months to see them throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Check out Iceberg Finder to keep track of current sightings.

Cable John Cove Newfoundland #79713 Purchase

Essential Tips:

Cape Bonavista is a great area to photograph long-exposure seascapes. Bring a Big and or Little Stopper Neutral Density Filter, or their equivalent.
For photographing Puffins, you’ll need at least a 200mm lens. For isolating individual birds a 400mm lens would be the minimum. The photo appearing in this post is heavily cropped from a photo using a 200mm lens.
Cape Bonavista is a good location for both morning/sunrise light and evening/sunset light.
Iceberg and whale viewing tours are available in the town of Bonavista.
Like most of coastal Newfoundland, the Bonavista Peninsula can be very windy. Dress appropriately and be extremely cautious near cliffs.
There is ample free primitive camping at John Cabot Municipal Park adjacent to the lighthouse and along the Dungeon/Lance Cove Road.
The town of Bonavista has plenty of lodging and all standard amenities.

Cape Bonavista Peninsula #79693 Purchase

Photographing Bonavista Peninsula Newfoundland

Creative Tips:

Allow enough time: One of the most important considerations when planning a photography trip to any location is time. Good photography rarely results from a hurried schedule. Chasing light is stressful, stay in one place and let the light come to you!

For your most important subject matter and locations, always try to stay at least two days. This will give you time for scouting, and also be present for several changes in lighting conditions.

Scouting: Scouting is an essential technique for better photography. Always scout out the best locations in advance by spending the day thoroughly exploring the area. Make notes of the best spots and how long it will take to reach them in the morning and evening golden hours.

Practical Tips:

When to go: Late spring through fall are all great times. However, May through early July are the best months for iceberg viewing.

Seasonal Closures: After the weather, my next introduction to Newfoundland was seasonal closures. The official summer/tourist season doesn’t begin here until June 1. Therefore, most parks, campgrounds, and visitor centers are closed until then

Lodging: I nearly always car camp on my photo tours, so I can’t say much about lodging. However, there are only a few large towns/cities in the province, so you’ll most likely be looking for lodging in small towns with limited accommodations. Book very early!

Camping: Aside from provincial and national parks, which were closed, I didn’t find many campgrounds anywhere, However, free camping is available anywhere that isn’t private property. These areas mainly consist of gravel roads on Crown Land and trailheads. Although, it’s best to ask when in doubt.

Driving: Roads are generally very good. But I found that even main roads can be rough in some areas.

Cable John Cove Bonavista Peninsula #79695 Purchase

To see more images check out these galleries:
Newfoundland and Labrador 1
Newfoundland and Labrador 2

Now available: Newfoundland Sea, Sky Land, Ice Fine Art Portfolio

Other posts in this series:
Photographing in Newfoundland and Labrador/Cape Spear
Photographing Twillingate and Fogo Island
Photographing The Great Northern Peninsula and Labrador
Photographing the Southern Avalon Peninsula Newfoundland

Learn about how to protect the places we love to photograph
Visit the Nature First Website

All photos appearing in Photographing in Newfoundland and Labrador/ Cape Spear are available for Commercial Licensing and Fine Art Prints. Click on any image to purchase, or contact me for more info!

Photographing in Newfoundland

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July 9, 2023February 16, 2026

Photographing in Newfoundland and Labrador/ Cape Spear

Photographing in Newfoundland and Labrador/Cape Spear

Cape Spear Newfoundland #79487 Purchase

This post is the first of several detailing and giving tips for photographing in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada’s Atlantic Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a destination that will thrill any photographer. It has many characteristics of more popular North Atlantic destinations, such as Scotland and Iceland, including miles of beautiful rugged coastline, colonies of seabirds, and quaint towns with a rich cultural history. It also has very friendly locals with delightfully unique accents. But unfortunately Newfoundland doesn’t have active volcanoes or haggis.

Newfoundland and Labrador also have one other big attraction that the aforementioned destinations don’t: Icebergs. Throughout the year, the Labrador Current reliably transports icebergs from Greenland and the Arctic down Iceberg Alley, to the coast of Newfoundland. The ever-changing shapes and sizes of the bergs provide an additional element of drama to photo compositions. And considering the exorbitant cost of travel to the high Arctic or Antarctica, photographing icebergs in Newfoundland is a hard-to-pass-up bargain!

Iceberg and Pack Ice Newfoundland #79746 Purchase

This spring, I was able to plan my first extended trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. I began by compiling a list of subject matter I wanted to photograph. Topping the list were icebergs, rugged coastlines, seabird colonies, lighthouses, and finally, fishing villages. After countless hours of poring over maps, tourism websites, and extensive Google searches, I came up with a rough itinerary. As always, I built in lots of flexibility to work around bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

I had 24 days allotted for photographing in Newfoundland, and the plan was to fly to St. John’s and then drive to my main destinations of Bonavista Peninsula, Twillingate, and Fogo Island. If time allows, I would take a ferry to Labrador, then return to photograph L’anse Aux Meadows and surrounding areas. Lastly came several locations on the Avalon Peninsula south of St. John’s. In the end, I photographed nearly every location and subject on my list.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Newfoundland #79534 Purchase

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Since I was flying into St. John’s I wanted my first destination to be nearby so I could get my bearings after a long travel day. Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site was the logical choice, as it was just outside of the city and very photogenic. It turned out to be a great choice and also a harsh introduction to Newfoundland weather.

My home in Bellingham, Washington, and St. John’s are nearly the same latitude. But while at home, there was beautiful spring weather, Newfoundland was still gripped in late winter conditions. Temperatures were in the low 40s, vegetation was still winter brown, and the wind was nonstop and piercing cold. I was glad all my winter clothing came with me!

Cape Spear is a headland on the eastern edge of the Avalon Peninsula. It is also the easternmost point of land in Canada and the North American continent, excluding Greenland. It is so far east that you can almost imagine seeing Ireland on the horizon. There is a lot to see at Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site. It sports two picturesque but distinctly different historic lighthouses. The site also has a WWII gun battery and radar station. You can also start for a hike on the East Coast Trail or just sit and watch for whales.

Cape Spear also has a visitor center with guided tours of the lighthouses. However, these amenities, and every other throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, as I was to find out, were still closed for the season.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Newfoundland #79521 Purchase

Photographing at Cape Spear

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site and the immediate surrounding area can be explored in a few hours. The lighthouses, of course, are the main attractions for photographers. But hiking a mile or so north or south from the parking lot on the East Coast Trail is also rewarding with additional photo opportunities.

Essential Tip: This is a location that is good for both morning/sunrise and evening/sunset light. If the weather is poor and you have time, like I did, it’s worth trying to stick around an extra day or two for good light.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Newfoundland #79526 Purchase

Essential Tip: There are many elements here that you can utilize for excellent compositions. Most notably, the stairs on the trail to and below the lighthouses and the white picket fence along the original upper lighthouse. The bedrock along the bluff, which glows reddish brown in evening and morning light, is also worth including.

Essential Tip: You’re nearly guaranteed to have windy conditions here, so make sure to bring a sturdy tripod. And don’t forget to bring a warm, windproof jacket or coat. Leave your hat in the car because it’ll easily be blown away. In fact, use utmost caution along the top of the bluffs as the winds can easily be strong enough to blow you and or your gear over the cliffs! There are a few compositions here that can tempt photographers to inch dangerously close to the edge.

Cape Bay Newfoundland #79492 Purchase

Back down at Cape Bay, it’s worth hiking a short way to Cantwells Cove. The slanted rock formations here and the finger-like inlets are great in the right light, especially for sunrise.

Aside from a steady tripod, lenses from ultra-wide to telephoto will come in handy. Seabirds aren’t plentiful at Cape Spear, but if whales are present, a long telephoto could be useful.

Cape Spear Lighthouse Newfoundland #79461 Purchase

Practicalities for Photographing in Newfoundland

Since this was my first photo tour of Newfoundland and Labrador, I don’t profess to be an expert on the location. However, as you might expect, I did come away with some very useful information to pass on.

Weather: Newfoundland and Labrador weather has a temperate marine climate. Summer temperatures are generally cooler and rarely hot and humid. During my trip in May, the wind, sometimes very strong and sustained, was a nearly constant companion. Temperatures reached into the low 60s on only a few rare days and were mostly in the 40s to low 50s. One morning in Twillingate I even woke up to an inch of snow!

Warm wind and rainproof clothing are essential. Boggy, marshy terrain is present nearly everywhere in the province, so good waterproof footwear is also a must.

Pack Ice Twillingate Island Newfoundland #79988 Purchase

Icebergs: Research advised me that May through June was the best time for viewing icebergs. That appears to be true, but I could add a bit to that. In addition to icebergs, there was quite a lot of pack ice present in some locations, which added another dramatic element to my images. Pack ice is most likely an early-season phenomenon and not present during summer. It also moves around quite a bit, especially when the wind changes direction. One day a cove can be choked with ice, and the next day it can be completely free of it.

Coastal areas of central Newfoundland, such as Twillingate, appear to receive the lion’s share of icebergs. There are many iceberg boat tour companies in the area, and I highly advise booking a tour on one. You’ll safely get much closer to bergs this way, and it’s fascinating to see one up close.

Iceberg Finder is an excellent source to keep track of where iceberg are located before, during, and after a Newfoundland visit.

Cape Race Road Newfoundland #80608 Purchase

Traveling while Photographing in Newfoundland

Seasonal Closures: After the weather, seasonal closures were my next introduction to Newfoundland. The official summer/tourist season doesn’t begin here until June 1.

Nearly every provincial park, historic site, visitor’s center, campground, restroom, gift shop, etc., is shut tight until then. Of course, there are exceptions, but they are far and few between. On the other hand, all of this pretty much guarantees that you’ll escape the summer crowds and have most places all to yourself!

Lodging: Since I nearly always car camp on my photo tours, I can’t say much about lodging. However, there are only a few large towns/cities in the province, so you’ll most likely be looking for lodging in very small towns with limited accommodations. Book very early!

Camping: I didn’t find many campgrounds anywhere, aside from provincial and national parks, which were closed. However, free camping is available just about anywhere that isn’t private property. This mainly consists of gravel roads on Crown Land and trailheads.

Rest Areas: There are none! I have to include this since it was such a shock to me. Even driving from St. John’s on the Trans-Canada Highway to the other end of the province there was not one rest area or port-a-potty. Secondary and backroads? Forget about it! Keep that in mind when starting out in the morning after drinking a big mug of coffee, or that breakfast burrito!

To see more images check out these galleries:
Newfoundland and Labrador 1
Newfoundland and Labrador 2

Now available: Newfoundland Sea, Sky Land, Ice Fine Art Portfolio

Other posts in this series:
Photographing Bonavista Peninsula Newfoundland
Photographing Twillingate and Fogo Island
Photographing The Great Northern Peninsula and Labrador
Photographing the Southern Avalon Peninsula Newfoundland

Cape Bonavista Sunset Newfoundland #79565 Purchase

Learn about how to protect the places we love to photograph
Visit the Nature First Website

Photographing in Newfoundland

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May 9, 2023July 9, 2023

Newfoundland Photo Tour

Sunrise on the way to Newfoundland

Update: Check out the first post about my recent Newfoundland and Labrador trip!

Announcing even more exciting news for this spring. From May 7 through May 30 I will be photographing in an entirely new and long-anticipated location, Newfoundland Canada! It’s been several years since my last trip to one of Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Nova Scotia, and I’m beyond thrilled to explore some new territory!

This timing of this tour coincides with the annual arrival of icebergs drifting down from Greenland and the Arctic. Coastal Newfoundland is known as Iceberg Alley and is one of the best places on Earth to see icebergs outside the Arctic and Antarctica.

Of course, there is much more to see and photograph besides icebergs. Other subject matter will include, lighthouses, colorful fishing villages, important cultural and historic sites, sea birds, and possibly even whales.

Below are some of the main locations on my shoot list. Newfoundland is a big province so all locations are tentative

Locations:
Cape Spear and Avalon Peninsula
Bonavista Peninsula
Fogo Island
Twillingate
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

Any other locations or subject matter you would like me to include?
Contact me and I’ll do my best to include them!

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April 8, 2023January 25, 2026

Photography News Spring 2023

Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse, San Juan Island #79304 Purchase

This spring I have some exciting photography news to share with everyone. Although it has been a while since my last post, a lot has been going on behind the scenes. Among the photography news are new image additions, new locations scheduled, and a field class with North Cascades Institute.

New Locations Scheduled for Spring 2023

Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This month, we will be photographing Ucluelet on the coast of Vancouver Island. Although I live within viewing distance of Vancouver Island, this will be our first photography trip there. Over the years, I’ve mainly photographed coastal areas of Washington and Oregon. So the beaches, sea stacks, and coves of the Ucluelet area will be a real treat!

Newfoundland. In May I will be spending most of the month photographing along Newfoundland’s Iceberg Alley. My last trip to Canada’s Atlantic Provinces was in Nova Scotia in 2016. But even before that trip, I’ve been itching to visit Newfoundland

May and June are the optimal months for viewing icebergs along the coast. So, hopefully, I’ll be in the right place at the right time to see and photograph some large bergs. While icebergs are high on my shoot list, there is plenty more subject matter available. Below are some of the locations I have so far penciled in.

Twillingate
Fogo Island
Bonavista Peninsula
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Cape Spear
Gros Morne National Park

New Images

There is also some exciting news in the new images department. Check out the New Additions gallery to see selections from these recently added locations.

Orcas Island
San Juan Island
Deception Pass State Park
Bellingham Bay

Cattle Point sunset San Juan Island #79202 Purchase

Deception Pass #78952 Purchase

In addition, I’ve also been busy working on some entirely new and fun subject matter. During the dreary winter days this year, I began working on some studio setups of culinary still life. Although I’m primarily a landscape and nature photographer, this subject matter harkens back to my days working in commercial photography studios in Chicago.

Spices and dried orange slices #79064 Purchase

You can see some of the first additions in the Culinary Still Life gallery.

Outdoor Field Class

On Saturday, June 3, I will lead a one-day field class through the North Cascades Institute. Entitled Mindful Photography at Baker Lake, this class will be a continuation of the same class I led in 2021. The course will emphasize using photography to see and interact with the natural environment.

Old-Growth Forest North Cascades #700662 Purchase

Baker Lake in the spring is an ideal location for this course. Walking along an easy trail we’ll pass through forests of giant old-growth trees, rushing streams and waterfalls, and spring wildflowers.

This class has a limit of 15 participants, so sign up early!

New Fine Art Print Paper

Lastly on the photo news list is an update to my Fine Art Print offerings. For those opting for a fine art print that will be matted and framed, I’ve replaced traditional chromogenic prints made on Fuji Crystal Archive paper with a Giclee-style paper.

I’ve always been partial to the look and feel of old-style darkroom prints made on fiber-based paper. So after conducting some testing, I’ve chosen to offer prints made using Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. It is widely available in all the sizes I offer. And it is one of the highest quality giclee papers available, with a very heavy weight and soft luster finish, characteristics that resemble traditional silver gelatin darkroom prints.

Photography News Spring 2023

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December 11, 2022November 21, 2023

BW Photo Highlights of 2022

BW Photo Highlights of 2022

For the first time in quite a few years, I’m posting some of my favorite black and white photo highlights of the past 12 months. Every year I do a Photo Highlights blog post, but those are usually just color photos. This isn’t because I’m not a fan of b/w photography. In fact, like many photographers, I’m a huge fan of black and white.

Back in the days of film most photography classes used b/w to teach students the fundamentals of composition, exposure, and processing. Most of my favorite photographers were and still are those who specialize in b/w. However, as my career in photography progressed I gradually drifted away from the medium. The main reason for this is due to the fact that nearly every client I worked with is only interested in color images. So yes, like many other things in life it’s a financial thing.

But I still love black and white photography and will always create new images in the medium. So, without further ado, here are ten of my favorite b/w images from 2022. Feel free to comment and vote for your favorites! And of course, all of these images are available as beautiful limited-edition prints!

1. The Castle Capitol Reef National Park #75509bw Purchase

2. Old-Growth Forest North Cascades #77798bw Purchase

3. Chimney Rock Capitol Reef National Park #75401bw Purchase

4. Cape Disappointment Jetty Columbia River #75401bw Purchase

5. Table Mountain North Cascades #77175bw Purchase

6. Steattle Creek North Cascades National Park #77801bw Purchase

7. Highway 93 Lost River Range Idaho #68985bw Purchase

8. Deep Lake Wind River Range #78674bw Purchase

9. Moon over table Mountain North Cascades #77155bw Purchase

10. North Cascades Misty Mountains #73536bw Purchase

To see more black and white images visit our Limited Edition Black and White Prints Gallery

BW Photo Highlights of 2022

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December 10, 2022January 25, 2026

Photo Highlights of 2022

Photo Highlights of 2022

Once again the year is coming to a close and it’s time to look back on some of its high points. Of course, there were plenty of low points, but nobody wants to hear about them so they won’t be mentioned.

This year I’m including what I consider some of my most successful images. But there is also one other photo that I must include from possibly the highest point of the year. Last April I had a unique opportunity to pay a visit with a very close friend to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama. I grew up during the heady times of the 1960’s space race, and as a kid, I was always dreaming of being present at one of the Apollo moon launches. That never came to be, but the next best thing would be to actually see, and maybe even touch, a real Saturn V rocket. So last April after waiting for way too many years that dream finally came true, and it certainly was an overwhelming experience. It’s been a very long time since I felt like a kid in a toy store. Fun stuff.

Can I be having more fun?! Photo courtesy of David Gecic

Vote For Your Favorite Photo Highlights of 2022

But back to the main reason for this post. Below are ten of my favorite images made in 2022. Unfortunately, this past year I wasn’t able to get out and photograph in as many different locations as I would have liked. But once again trips to the North Cascades and Wind River Range of Wyoming came through with some great images.

As always feel free to vote for and comment on your favorites. Also, check out my BW Photo Highlights of 2022. And please feel free to share this post with friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks for looking!

1. Table Mountain in winter, North Cascades #77175or Purchase

2. Old-Growth Forest North Cascades #77662or Purchase

3. Rainbow over the Methow Valley North Cascades #77772 Purchase

4. Old-Growth Forest North Cascades #77798 Purchase

5. Cirque of the Towers Waterfall Wind River Range #78500 Purchase

6. Ambush Peak Wind River Range #78046or Purchase

7. Cirque of the Towers Wind River Range #78372or Purchase

8. Pingora Peak Wind River Range #78532 Purchase

9. Shadow Lake Wind River Range #78143or Purchase

10. Deep Lake Wind River Range #78671or Purchase

All photos appearing in Photo Highlights 2022 are available for Commercial Licensing and Fine Art Prints. Click on any image to purchase, or contact me for more info!

Photo Highlights of 2022

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November 11, 2022January 21, 2025

Fine Art and TruLife Lumachrome Acrylic Prints

Fine Art and TruLife® Lumachrome Acrylic Prints
*Scroll to the bottom for a special holiday offer on Fine Art TruLife® Lumachrome Acrylic Prints.

When looking for fine art to display in a home or office there are many options to choose from. One of the primary decisions to make is what type of artwork should one choose. In the genre of fine art landscape and nature photography, there is a seemingly infinite amount of photographers out there selling prints. Among them, the visual quality of their images varies considerably. Some are newcomers to photography or hobbyists with limited technical skills and artistic vision. While others have spent their entire lives studying art and honing their style and techniques.

After choosing the artwork the next decision is what style of print is most suitable for the space. There are many different types of prints available, but basically, they fall into two categories. First, those that do not need frames and are ready to hang. These prints are canvas wraps, metal, and acrylic. Second, are loose paper prints that will need a mat and frame to display. Nearly every photographer selling prints labels them as Fine Art. But that alone does not automatically mean it fits the definition of Fine Art.

Some photographers choose to sell their images through one or more of the many Print-on-Demand Art Marketplace websites. Through sites like these, a photographer can sell low-cost prints with minimal effort involved. The drawback here is that the artist has little control over the printing process and the materials used. Mostly there is no input or feedback from the printer to the artist, with files being printed “as is”. The end print is not a unique work of art, and the appearance may differ widely from the original. And finally, the print may ship to the customer in flimsy packaging prone to damage.

A Better Approach to Fine Art Prints

My Photography and Fine Art Prints however are on the other end of that spectrum. I’ve devoted my entire life to landscape and nature photography. It’s what I do, period. And I’m constantly working to improve my vision and techniques. To that end, many photos seen on this site are the result of returning to a location or subject multiple times over the years. And then, critically processing, and editing files, to match a previsualized image.

But my passion doesn’t end there. I strive to distinguish my prints as truly Fine Art by carefully selecting the appropriate styles of presentation and using the highest quality materials and fine art printing services available.

All of my prints can be considered individual custom works of art. Every print begins with me preparing the file for the size and style chosen by the customer. This is because unlike Print-on-Demand companies one size does not fit all. For example, a file for a 40×60 acrylic print needs to be adjusted differently than that for a 20×30 photographic paper print, or a canvas wrap.

The printer I use for all my work is one of the best in the country and specializes in working one-on-one with artists of all mediums. They use the best materials available and employ master printers with years of experience. Their attention to detail also doesn’t stop with the print. They also have dedicated craftsmen making custom crates to ensure that prints will arrive at their destination in perfect condition.

Finally, all of my prints come with a specially printed and signed Certificate of Authenticity which will designate between Open Editions and Limited Editions. Throughout this process, I’m always in touch with the customer. All of this ensures that your print will be a unique investment and one that can be proudly displayed for years to come.

Fine Art TruLife® Lumachrome Acrylic Prints

Among the several styles of prints I offer, the TruLife® Lumachrome Acrylic print has a visual impact like no other. While paper prints with a double mat and frame have a timeless classic look, acrylic prints are the ultimate print for a high-end contemporary presentation.

There are other acrylic prints available at a lower cost, but once again they may not be the best option. Normal acrylic is subject to glare, delamination, abrasion, damaging UV rays, and more. However, TruLife® Lumachrome Acrylic prints are not vulnerable to these flaws.

I am proud to be able to offer such an outstanding option for displaying my images. But of course, it is up to the customer to decide which style of prints is most suitable for their chosen space. For the other styles available please refer to my Fine Art Photographic Prints page.

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