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  • 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
  • Bean Hollow State Beach, CA
    Split Rock
  • Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
    Untamed
  • 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
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Spring Sunrise
  • Bean Hollow State Beach, CA
    Honeycomb
  • 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
  • Every time I’ve visited Zion National Park, I have been in awe at the canyon walls towering around me. It has made me realize how grand nature’s spectacles can be! While making this image, I found the juxtaposition of vibrant autumn cottonwoods and the tan colored sandstone walls of Zion canyon intriguing. It was quite challenging to visually separate these elements while making the photograph. The Pulpit rising from the river cove lent a spiritual touch to the scene and I used the surrounding cottonwood trees to frame it.
    Temple of Sinawawa
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Morning Mood
  • This is another such photograph that I made back in 2011. What caught my attention (besides the wintry chill), was the mist that blanketed most of the the valley floor revealing just the tops of tall pine trees and creating a near zig zag pattern as it made its way through the valley. <br />
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The mist also enveloped Yosemite's giant granite cliffs reducing many of the receding ridges to mere silhouettes adding even more mystery.
    Winter Storm, Yosemite
  • Lone Cottonwood Tree
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Staring at canyon walls towering 2000 feet high can be an awe-inspiring sight as it dwarfs us amidst the grand landscapes carved by nature. In this image, the grand sandstone cliffs &amp; autumn cottonwoods seemed to converge with the cascading Virgin River.
    Confluence
  • 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
  • Bean Hollow State Beach, CA
    Sandstone Tafoni #1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Swirling Sandstone
  • Point Lobos State Park, California
    Pebbles on Rock
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Juxtaposed
  • 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
  • Even though Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park does not attract the same number of visitors as other nearby national parks such as the Grand Canyon, it is still a remarkable place for photography. This place is known for trees that fossilized and petrified over the last 225 million years ! While making this image, I was looking to recall the story of this petrified tree stump from a million years ago.
    Cast in Stone
  • Pariah Wilderness, Utah
    Painted Hills
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Canyon Maze
  • Sandstone Tafoni #2
  • Death Valley National Park, California
    Desert Textures
  • Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
    Moonscape Reflections
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