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  • As I was running from one state to another in the New England area chasing autumn color, my initial instinct was to aim my camera any which way and shoot as entire hillsides were painted in wonderful shades of autumn foliage. Once I got past that, (which incidentally took a few days to get over !) I started to look for compositions that caught my attention. <br />
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I chanced upon this bridge across the gently flowing Swift River ! The surrounding hillsides that were drenched in autumn foliage gave this scene an idyllic look.
    Bridge Across Swift River
  • Early morning light bouncing off the walls of Zion Canyon often turns the Virgin River into a bed of glittering gold. While making this image, I had to wade through water that was more than knee high in many places that fall morning. In fact, the flow was so high that access to Zion Narrows had to be closed just a few hours later !! After wading for more than an hour in these conditions, I came to this vantage point that seemed to lead me deeper into the canyon through the gold rimmed river.
    River of Light
  • The meandering Colorado river has created some of the most incredible landscapes - the Horseshoe Bend being one of them. Standing at the edge of a steep cliff at the Horseshoe Bend is a surreal experience, as one can hear the flow of the river 1000ft below. <br />
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While the Horseshoe Bend is easily accessible via a mile long round trip hike, doing this repeatedly in the quest for the right conditions can be a frustrating experience! After a few failed attempts, I visited this place one last time before making the long journey home. Much to my good fortune, the clouds parted for just a few minutes before sunset. This lasted just long enough for the kiss of light to reach the top of Horseshoe Bend before the clouds closed in.
    Clearing Storm, Horseshoe Bend
  • I like to experiment with contrasting elements while making photographs. Heavy rains and snow melt had caused the Merced River to crest to dangerous levels. The rapidly flowing river acted as a blank canvas while blooming redbuds and the lush green grass provided a vibrant contrast and anchor to the image.
    Spring Blossoms
  • A few years ago, snow melt and a heavy dose of spring rain had caused the Merced river to crest to dangerous levels. This had forced much of Yosemite National Park to be closed. As I was looking to make images in these conditions, a young tree seemed to be just about holding on against the force of this raging river.
    Young Tree, Merced
  • In 2012, I spent over an extended length of time photographing the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. As beautiful as the place was in autumn, the first few days of photography left me a tad underwhelmed. I didn’t feel my images had done justice to the beautiful spectacle that I was witnessing. But my luck was to turn shortly thereafter. A deep ledge had prevented access to this scene by the river. After scrambling down the ledge and over a few giant boulders, I came in front of this picturesque spectacle. Here, nature seemed to compose the most beautiful symphony inspired by autumn foliage and the gushing river.
    Autumn Rhapsody
  • As the snow melt progresses through the spring months<br />
in the Sierra high country, the raging rivers are a sight to<br />
behold. The dogwood blossoms provide a delicate<br />
contrast to the force of the thundering river.<br />
EFFLORESCENCE was made at Yosemite National Park in<br />
California.
    Efflorescence
  • As the snow melt progresses through the spring months in the Sierra Nevada, the raging rivers are a sight to behold. I anchored this image on a lone sapling that seemed to be clinging on for dear life amidst the raging Merced River in spring.
    Tenacity
  • I enjoy making images that bring contrasting elements together. They lead to interesting opportunities for the photographer and drives a higher level of engagement for the viewer !! In this image, the redbud is a vibrant, transient and stationary element that coexists seamlessly with the permanent and fast moving force that the Merced River is.
    Tryst
  • Adhering to the philosophy that a little bit of confusion in a photograph is essential, this image was meant to engage the mind in the duality of a scene being both dynamic and stationary. The flowing river and the stationary trees embody these opposing moods.
    Auric Flow
  • Visiting Yosemite National Park in early spring has become a bit of a ritual for me. In spring, the dogwoods are in full bloom and the Merced river dances its way through Yosemite Valley. I made this image one late evening as the wind stayed still !
    Blooming Dogwoods
  • I have to admit - I love photographing dogwoods as they allow for varied and creative compositions. Fortunately, I have been able to come away with “keepers” from my trips to Sequoia, Smokies and Yosemite National Parks! Here, the delicate dogwood blossoms hang tantalizingly over the Merced river in Yosemite National Park.
    Tumbling Dogwoods
  • At Yosemite, while the grand cliffs and waterfalls are the biggest draw, photographs can be made even away from marked vista points. The golden morning light reflecting off the surrounding spring canopy created abstract patterns on the river bed.
    Radiant Rapids
  • 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
  • Early spring is a delightful time to make photographs in the Great Smoky Mountains - rivers are in spate, trees are brimming with young buds and the dogwoods are in full bloom. <br />
A light persistent rain added to the overall atmosphere when I made this image. What caught my eye was the young dogwood tree which, despite its small stature was the center on attention in this beautiful scene.
    The Beguiling Dwarf
  • The quiet peace of winter is just as alluring as the vibrance of spring and autumn. This is a time for silent reflection even as nature appears to be on a temporary pause. However, as spring nears, nature undergoes a transformation - as blooming trees, gushing rivers and chirping birds return !
    Stillness of Winter
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Ode to Dogwoods
  • Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee
    Spring Melodies
  • Yosemite National Park is an incredible classroom to learn photography. For a keen student, there is a never ending array of opportunities to hone your technical, artistic and compositional skills. Further, it is an “all-season” photo location. While making this image, I was drawn to the raw power of the waterfalls. In spring, they seemed to tower over even the hard granite rocks !
    Dominance
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Horsetail Falls, Yosemite
  • 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
  • My trips to Yosemite usually begins with a pit-stop at Ferns Spring to fill up my water bottles! The water has a crisp feel to it (must be due to the magic of the Sierra earth that it flows through)! For being one of Yosemite's smaller cascades, Ferns Spring packs quite a punch for photographic potential! Here, the reflections of nearby foliage accents the gentle cascades.
    The Mighty Little Waterfall
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Meandering Merced
  • The process of experimenting with abstract compositions in water is thoroughly fascinating for me as it throws up a range of interesting possibilities. While making photographs near Ferns Spring, I chanced upon a patch of water that reflected the surrounding vibrant spring foliage. I was able to make a few photographs before the light turned harsh.
    Ferns Spring Impressions
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Melting Snow, Tenaya Lake
  • Tenaya Lake, Yosemite
    "Karesansui"
  • Zion National Park, Utah
    The Watchman
  • Canyonlands National Park, Utah
    Mouth of the Canyon
  • 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
  • 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
  • The excitement was palpable as I made my way out in the dark to photograph Niagara Falls. I could hear the falls well before I had even seen it. It started as a distant rumble and then turned into a thunderous roar as I drove down the Niagara Scenic Parkway !! The first sight of the falls was more magical than I can put into words - the horseshoe shape, water cascading to begin with and then tumbling into a seemingly bottomless abyss and mist rising from the river bed - all made for a very special memory. I wanted to capture the thrill that went through my flesh and soul while making this photograph.
    Thundering Wonder
  • 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
    Merced River, Spring Trees, Yosemite