Photo Highlights 2020

Photo Highlights 2020

The infamous 2020, it’ll go down in history as the year everyone, including me, wanted to bludgeon to death, and bury in the molten core of the earth where it would be incinerated into oblivion. Yes, it sucked beyond belief, all the way to its ugly end. Let’s all get down on our knees and pray 2021 will be better!

Despite all the endless lows I’m sure there were a at least a few high points for everyone. For example, during the spring lockdown Coleen and I got to do a bit of virtual traveling by binge watching a bunch of British Drama shows on Britbox. After watching Shetland we began to dream of visiting that hauntingly beautiful part of Scotland! Also, we were able to complete a load of long overdue home improvement projects. So all was not lost.

The photography part of the year was certainly very memorable for me. Since most of my subject matter takes me to remote wilderness areas I was able to get out and photograph while respecting safety guidelines. So let’s dig into some of my favorite photos made in 2020.

Vote For Your Favorite

As always feel free to vote and comment on your favorite photos. And also, check out the New Images gallery to see even more photos made this year!

# 1 Whatcom Falls Bellingham Washington #68412 Purchase

#2 Blue hour at Shore Acres State Park Oregon #68598 Purchase

#3 Shore Acres State Park Oregon #68501 Purchase

#4 Eroded sandstone formations at Shore Acres State Park Oregon #68579 Purchase

#5 Eroded sandstone formations at Shore Acres State Park Oregon #68560 Purchase

#6 Mirror Lake Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Mountains Oregon #68794 Purchase

#7 Storm clouds at sunset, Scab Creek trailhead, Wind River Range Wyoming #69049 Purchase

#8 Clearing fog at sunrise, Mud Volcano Yellowstone National Park #69423 Purchase

#9 Sunrise over Lake McDonald Glacier National Park #69738 Purchase

#10 Wildflowers at Boulder Pass Glacier National Park #69970 Purchase

#11 Subalpine Larches at Stiletto Lake, North Cascades National Park #70206 Purchase

#12 Sunset over Liberty Bell Mountain North Cascades #70526 Purchase

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September 20, 2020September 20, 2020

New Images: Montana and Wyoming

New Images: Montana and Wyoming

Boulder Pass Glacier National Park #69886 Purchase

I’m happy to announce that the next group of new images from my recent summer trip is now online! This group represents the second half of the trip which includes some of the most scenic locations in Montana, and Wyoming.

A selection of highlights is ready for viewing, licensing and print purchases in the New Images Gallery.

Especially noteworthy are backcountry photos of Boulder Pass made during my visit to Glacier National Park. This was my first visit to this remote area, and it was also my first backpacking trip in Glacier in many years. This was certainly one of the highlights of the entire summer trip. Also, after many years I was finally able to return to Beartooth Pass and the Missouri River Breaks for new images.

Locations Included

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Glacier National Park
Beartooth Highway/Beartooth Pass
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Grand Teton National Park #69380 Purchase

Upper Missouri River Breaks Montana #69674 Purchase

To see even more new images please visit my Archives at the following links: Montana Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming. In addition you can also Search the Archives by location and or keywords.

In the coming weeks I’ll also be writing multiple posts detailing all the locations. Additionally, these future posts will include location specific photography tips.

Mud Volcano Yellowstone National Park #69421 Purchase

Lake McDonald Sunrise Glacier National Park #70125 Purchase

Beartooth Mountains #69605 Purchase

Mountain Goats Glacier National Park #69791 Purchase

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September 5, 2020September 20, 2020

New Images: Washington Oregon Idaho Wyoming

New Images: Washington Oregon Idaho Wyoming

Stormy Sunset from foothills of Wind River Range #69049 Purchase

I’m happy to announce that the first group of new images from my recent summer trip is now online! This group represents the first half of the trip which includes locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming. Also included in the gallery are some floral photos, along with images from the recent Oregon Coast Trip.

Locations Included

Palouse Region Washington
Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Mountains Oregon
Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Idaho
Snake River Plains Wheat Fields SE Idaho
Bridger Wilderness, Wind River Range Wyoming

Palouse Washington #68703 Purchase

Aside from the photos from the Palouse Region of Washington all of the new image are from locations I’ve never visited or photographed in before. Although I’ve been to the Wind River Range of Wyoming many times this was my first trip to Upper Middle Fork Basin.

A selection of highlights is ready for viewing, licensing and print purchases in the New Images Gallery. To see all the new images please visit my Archives at the following links: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming. Of course you can also Search the Archives by location and or keywords.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Oregon #68776 Purchase

White Clouds Wilderness Idaho #68945 Purchase

Pronghorn Peak Wind River Range #69498 Purchase

New Images Coming Up Next

The next group of new images from the second half of the trip will be coming soon. Locations in that set will include photos from the following locations:

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Beartooth Pass/Highway
Upper Missouri River Breaks Montana
Glacier National Park

In the coming weeks I’ll also be writing multiple post detailing all the locations.

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Oxbow Bend sunrise Grand Teton National Park

November 1, 2019March 29, 2020

New Images Yellowstone Teton Glacier

New Images Yellowstone Teton Glacier

Oxbow Bend Sunrise Grand Teton National Park #67700 Purchase

The final group of new images is now online and ready to view. This group represents close the second half of my Rocky Mountains photo tour, and includes three national parks.

After a full month of backpacking in the Sawtooths and Winds I was originally planning only a brief stop in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The next major destinations were to be the Beartooth Highway and eastern Montana. However, weather forecasts and other circumstances presented opportunities in these parks that I could not pass up.

Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone National Park #68021 Purchase

Therefore, in the end I spent nearly two weeks in Grand Teton, and about a week in Yellowstone. After leaving Yellowstone it became apparent that deteriorating weather patterns would bing the trip to an early close. Consequently there was only enough time to make a quick drive to Glacier National Park before storms set in. Although during my short stay in Glacier I was presented with several more great photo opportunities.

Castle Reef Mountain Montana #678137 Purchase

As mentioned in previous posts, I’ll soon be writing more detailed posts on all aspects of the trip.

Locations Added:

Grand Teton National Park: Mormon Row Barns, Schwabacher Landing, Oxbow Bend
Yellowstone National Park: Geothermal features of Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Falls and Canyon, Mammoth Hot Springs
Montana: Rocky Mountain Front Range near Augusta and Choteau, Sun River Canyon
Glacier National Park: Saint Mary Lake, Saint Mary and Virgina Falls

All images are ready and available as Fine Art Prints and for Commercial Licensing. In addition please check out the new 2020 Desktop Nature Calendars!

Clepsydra Geyer Yellowstone National Park #67803 Purchase

Saint Mary Lake Glacier National Park #68299 Purchase

Saint Mary Lake Glacier National Park #68200 Purchase

New Images Yellowstone Teton Glacier

November 22, 2018January 23, 2019

New Images Autumn North Cascades

New Images Autumn North Cascades

Liberty Bell Mountains, North Cascades #64469 Purchase

My final group of images from 2018 is now online and ready for viewing. As with the past several new releases I have added a selection of highlights to the New Images Gallery. You can see even more by visiting the Washington Gallery or searching by keyword/location.

This past year I have been very fortunate to have been able to visit some exciting new locations in the Midwest and Appalachian Mountains. However, it somehow seems fitting that the year is finishing up with a successful fall trip on my home turf. Washington Pass and Rainy Pass along North Cascades Highway are two of the most scenic sections of the state. This area holds many fond memories for me, so I’ll jump at any chance I can get to photograph there. On this most recent visit in early October I was lucky to have both fresh snowfall and sub-alpine larches at their peak color.

Liberty Bell Mountain from Washington Pass Overlook #64568 Purchase

The other location included in this set is even closer to home, Heather Meadows Recreation Area. Just an hour up the road, I’ve been their many dozens of times, for photography, skiing, and hiking. This area of easy access can be very crowded in every season. So on this occasion I hiked the Ptarmigan Ridge trail on a quiet Monday in spectacular fall weather. The next morning I photographed near the ski area just as a few clouds drifted in to herald a change of weather.

Sub-alpine Larches North Cascades #64608 Purchase

Black Peak and sub-alpine larches, North Cascades #64521 Purchase

Heather Meadows Recreation Area #64649 Purchase

Table Mountain, Heather Meadows Recreation Area #64642 Purchase

November 5, 2018January 23, 2019

New Images Michigan Minnesota South Dakota Wyoming

Mackinac Bridge Michigan #63748 Purchase

I’m excited to announce that the final installment of new images from my epic summer photo tour is ready for viewing. This group of images includes all new locations from the Upper Midwest, South Dakota, Wyoming, along with a bit of Montana. Also note that the New Images Gallery contains a sampling of selected highlights, however you can view the entire collection listed under each state, in left sidebar menu of the U.S. States collection. Below is a complete list of locations represented. You can also view and purchase prints or licensing of these photos by visiting the New Images Gallery.

Michigan: Big Sable Lighthouse, Mackinac Bridge, Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point, Au Sable Point Lighthouse, Picture Rocks National Lakeshore, Porcupine Mountains
Minnesota: Goosebury Falls State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse, Grand Marais, Superior National Forest, Touch The Sky Prairie
South Dakota: Badlands National Park
Wyoming: Devils Tower national Monument
Montana: Clark Fork River

Coming soon, more new images! Also, next in line, fall photos from the North Cascades, including Washington Pass, Cutthroat Pass, Maple Pass, and Heather Meadows.

Elliot Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Michigan #63946 Purchase

Lake Superior Michigan #63803 Purchase

Superior National Forest Minnesota #64156 Purchase

Split Rock Lighthouse Minnesota #64034 Purchase

Badlands National Park South Dakota #64277 Purchase

Devils Tower National Monument Wyoming #64398 Purchase

Previous new images post

New Images Michigan Minnesota South Dakota Wyoming

October 14, 2018January 23, 2019

New Images Illinois Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania

New Images Illinois Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania

Sunset at Lindy Point West Virginia #63422 Purchase

Following up on my previous post I’m happy to announce that another installment of new images is ready for viewing. This second group of images from my recent seven week photo tour includes all new locations from the Midwest, along with a section of the Appalachian Mountains. Note that the New Images Gallery contains a sampling of selected highlights, however you can view the entire collection listed under each state, in left sidebar menu of the U.S. States collection. Below is a complete list of locations represented. You can view and purchase prints or licensing of these photos by visiting the New Images Gallery.

Illinois: Starved Rock State Park; Matthiessen State Park; Heron Pond Cache River State Natural Area; Shawnee National Forest, Garden of the Gods
Ohio: Hocking Hills area and State Park
West Virginia: Blackwater Falls State Park, waterfalls and Lindy Point Overlook
Pennsylvania: Laurel Highlands; Ohiopyle State Park; Youghiogheny River; Covered Bridges

Upper Falls, Old man’s Cave Hocking Hills, Ohio #63229 Purchase

Coming Up Next

Currently I’m working on editing and processing the last segment from the trip. I should have them uploaded and ready for viewing and purchasing in a week or two. This final group will include Michigan, both lower and upper Peninsulas, and Minnesota’s Lake Superior North Shore, along with a small segment of the Minnesota prairie. Also, last but certainly not least, I’ll have some photos from a very successful stay in Badlands National Park South Dakota, and Devil’s Tower Wyoming.

Finally, after all of the photo have been uploaded I’ll be revisiting the entire trip in a series of blog posts. In each post I’ll share some of my experiences, and also talk about the unique aspects of each location.

Lower Humbert Bridge, Laurel Highlands Pennsylvania #63507 Purchase

Matthiesson State Park Illinois #63088 Purchase

November 8, 2016January 25, 2019

New Images Part 1

New Images Part 1

Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana #58398 Purchase

I’m thrilled to announce the first group of new images from my recent photo tour is now complete. You can check out a portfolio of selected images here or by clicking on any of the images appearing in this post. To view the entire edit all of the newly added images, go to our Stock Images page and click on the location you’d like to see.

The second half of all the new images should be ready for viewing in the next week or two. That group of new images will include Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Pennsylvania, with the main subject matter being fall color. Check back here soon or sign up for email updates to be notified of promotions or image news. I’ll also be adding regular in-depth posts here about specific locations and subjects covered on this trip.

The following locations are represented in this first portfolio:

Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana
Watkins Glen State Park, New York
Bennington, Vermont
Fundy National Park, New Brunswick
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia
Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia

Watkins Glen State Park, New York #58452 Purchase

Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, Nova Scotia #58901 Purchase

Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick #58518 Purchase

Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia #58637 Purchase

Rainbow over Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia #58796 Purchase