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  • Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
    Untamed
  • GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS<br />
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Fjordland National Park receives 200 rain-days every year. The day I made this photograph was turning out to be no different as heavy rains over the past 24 hours were threatening to play spoil sport. <br />
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A brief respite from the rains in the evening allowed me to venture out and assess conditions for photography...and was I glad to have waited it out !<br />
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As the sun began to set at Milford Sound, the clouds parted. I was witness to one of the most glorious sunsets in my life. To top it all, I was the only one out at this hour - so I could soak in this incredible scene all by myself !<br />
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This image was made at Fjordland National Park in the South Island of New Zealand
    Gateway to the Fjords
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Spring Sunrise
  • There is no place that captures the essence of America as much as the southwest does - its vast swathes of land are dangerous, fragile, spectacular and spiritual. In this image, the spotlight on the canyon core transformed it into the inner sanctum of a holy temple.
    Sanctum
  • Standing at the entrance of Yosemite Valley can be a very spiritual experience. It appears as if the gods of the ancient Ahwahnechee people still reside amongst these high cliffs that guard the entrance to the valley.
    Yosemite Valley
  • I'm amazed by how vast and tranquil Lake Tahoe is. While making this image, I was able to catch the last light of day reflected in the still waters of the lake.
    Bonsai Rock
  • My photo trips to the Eastern Sierra often entail a stop at Mono Lake as I look to make photographs of the remarkable tufas that dot its southern shores. On this summer morning, a spattering of clouds over the lake made for opportunities of dramatic light.<br />
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As the first light of day struck the lake shores, it appeared to spotlight the tufas and turn them into a castle of gold. The mirror-like lake surface acted as a perfect reflection pool for the clouds clearing in the distance.
    Golden Castle
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Morning Mood
  • Monument Valley, Utah
    Valley of the Gods
  • Storms that clear around sunrise are what we photographers yearn for in Yosemite. It provides the opportunity for mist to be swirling around the tops of the high cliffs. This coupled with the dramatic early morning light hold immense photographic potential. I was fortunate to encounter such fantastic conditions while I made this image!
    Clearing Storm, Three Brothers
  • I thoroughly enjoy making photographs in soft light as it allows me to create compositions that are evenly lit. Harsh spotlights can be incredibly challenging to overcome when photographs are eventually rendered as a print. While making this image, I waited patiently for the right light to showcase the layers of canyon ridges adding depth to the image. A sunburst was the final kiss of light for the day!
    Yavapai Sunset
  • Light bouncing off the narrow walls of Antelope Canyon create a myriad of wonderful colors and abstract patterns. I used the alternate light bands on the canyon floor to not just draw the viewer into the photograph, but also to provide cues on how narrow the canyon was.
    Canyon Light
  • GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS<br />
<br />
Fjordland National Park receives 200 rain-days every year. The day I made this photograph was turning out to be no different as heavy rains over the past 24 hours were threatening to play spoil sport. <br />
<br />
A brief respite from the rains in the evening allowed me to venture out and assess conditions for photography...and was I glad to have waited it out !<br />
<br />
As the sun began to set at Milford Sound, the clouds parted. I was witness to one of the most glorious sunsets in my life. To top it all, I was the only one out at this hour - so I could soak in this incredible scene all by myself !<br />
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This image was made at Fjordland National Park in New Zealand's South Island.
    Fjord Fire
  • The Colorado River has scythed through the sandstone beds of Utah and Arizona over millions of years to create incredibly beautiful mesas, buttes and canyons. In this photograph, the first light of day spotlights the top of the canyon transforming it into vivid shades of red earth.
    First Light
  • Face of El Capitan
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Swirling Sandstone
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Juxtaposed
  • New Zealand’s national parks are an absolute delight for a photographer - the air is clean, the landscapes are varied, and the light is incredibly conducive for photography. Luckily for me, the weather gods were cooperative too!<br />
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I would have settled for just a glimpse of Aoraki/Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand. Having an opportunity to make photographs there is what dreams are made of !! The hardest part of making this image was not the hike in the dark or in the cold - it was in crossing bridges that were swinging quite wildly in the wind! After crossing the second such bridge, I was able to finally get a glimpse of Aoraki/Mount Cook. I perched myself on a rock to soak in this majestic sight and said a silent prayer in gratitude before making this photograph.
    Southern Majesty
  • Zion National Park, Utah
    The Watchman
  • Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
    Moonscape Reflections
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Canyon Maze
  • Yosemite National Park is a magical place during a snow storm. The entire park becomes a photographer’s winter wonderland. It is even more breathtaking when the storm clears revealing patches of blue sky amidst the snow covered canopy. This image was made during a brief clearing of a winter snow storm.
    Black Oaks and El Capitan
  • Australia is a distant and fascinating place for photography as the landscapes are quite unlike any place else. In Tasmania’s remote eastern coastline, lichen paints the granite rocks with orange hues. <br />
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However, once I got to the location, the entire area was covered in grey and gloomy clouds threatening to ruin the photographic opportunity. So when a gracious host offered me an evening cup of tea by his coastal home, I decided to take him up on his offer. However, much to my luck, the clouds started to part at precisely the same time as I started to sip my tea. Frantically, I had to excuse myself from my host and rush over to the beach to make this image. The dramatic light lasted just long enough to make this composition. Here, the pink hues of the sky seemed similar hues on the foreground.
    Bay of Fire
  • Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
    Martian Lands
  • I find making photographs during seasonal transitions a tantalizing experience as such scenes tend to confound the mind! While making this image, a late spring storm had spray painted the grassy meadows with a fresh coat of snow. The first light of day illuminated the top of El Capitan and turned the Merced River into a reflection pool.
    Mirage
  • Death Valley National Park, California
    Desert Textures
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