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  • 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
  • Flinders Chase National Park, Australia
    Remarkable Rocks, #01
  • 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
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Spring Sunrise
  • Fjordland National Park, New Zealand
    Gateway to the Fjords
  • 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
  • Pariah Wilderness, Utah
    Painted Hills
  • 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
  • Flinders Chase National Park, Australia
    Remarkable Rocks, #02
  • Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
    The Hoodoos
  • 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 & autumn cottonwoods seemed to converge with the cascading Virgin River.
    Confluence
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Morning Mood
  • 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
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  • As I drove through Aspendell one early autumn morning, the valley beneath the Sierra ridges was colored with the most vibrant shades of aspen foliage. However, grey overcast skies did not provide the right combination of elements that I was looking for. I returned to the scene later that morning  once the storm clouds started to clear. The clearing accented this idyllic mountain scenery that appeared to be so full of life and color.
    Aspendell
  • The Pacific Northwest region is a photographer’s dream as it is home to many of the country’s most spectacular mountains and temperate rainforests. This region also boasts an array of lesser known but equally breathtaking places for photography.<br />
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The ice cave where I made this image is one such gem that is off the beaten track in the Three Sisters Wilderness in Oregon. I was fortunate to be hiking here with a group as the trail is completely unmarked. Once we got to the ice cave, the opportunities for photography seemed endless. It was eerily wonderful to be making photographs inside the ice-cave even as the bright light of day seemed to be slowly melting away the ice. I wanted to showcase the light illuminating the ice cave walls and the water trickling from the roof of the cave.
    Deep Within
  • Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
    Moonscape Reflections
  • 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
  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona
    Undulations on Mud
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Canyon Maze
  • Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
    Divinity
  • Death Valley National Park, California
    Desert Textures
  • Fjordland National Park, New Zealand
    Fjord Fire
  • Point Lobos State Park, California
    Pebbles on Rock
  • 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
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Juxtaposed
  • 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
  • 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
  • Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona
    Swirling Sandstone
  • 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